The Career Guidance Program of the IEEE IES Student Branch Chapter was held virtually via zoom on 14th October 2020.
The chairman of the IES student branch chapter, Mr. Oshada Jayasinghe welcomed the guests and the event co-chair, Mr. Deepana Ishtaweera gave an introduction about the IES chapter and the event.
The first guest speaker, Mr. Kosala Jayasundara who is the founder of Excel Tech Consulting LTD, Co-Founder of Elextrone LTD and a visiting lecturer of University of Moratuwa gave a very thought-provoking speech about the current status and the future opportunities in the electronic industry of Sri Lanka. The second guest speaker, Mr. Keerthi Kodithuwakku who is the CEO of Effective Solutions PVT LTD as well as the CEO of Jendo Innovations PVT LTD, delivered an inspiring speech about ways of overcoming challenges in the industry and explained about skills and qualities that should be built in order to succeed in the career. Afterwards, there was a career-related question and answer session where the audience was allowed to clarify their problems directly from the guest speakers.
The chapter advisor, Dr. Peshala Jayasekara addressed the gathering admiring the success of the event and motivated to arrange these kinds of sessions for undergraduates in the future. The event was concluded after the vote of thanks by the event co-chair, Mr. Yasod Ginige.
