Prof. Lasith Gunawardena Appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Section of BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT

The Department of Information Technology is pleased to announce that Prof. Lasith Gunawardena, Head of the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has been inducted as the 30th Chairman of the Sri Lanka Section of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is the UK’s professional body for information technology, incorporated by Royal Charter, with a mandate to promote professionalism, standards, and public trust in computing. The Sri Lanka Section is one of the largest and most active overseas membership communities of BCS, playing a significant role in shaping IT professional standards, policy dialogue, and skills development within the country.

Prof. Gunawardena’s association with BCS spans nearly three decades. He commenced his journey with BCS as a student member in 1997. Over the years, Prof. Gunawardena progressed to Member and subsequently Fellow of BCS, reflecting his sustained contributions to the IT profession, academia, and national digital development. He has also served on the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Section, including two terms as Honorary Secretary, gaining extensive experience in governance, professional engagement, and strategic planning.

The Department of Information Technology congratulates Prof. Lasith Gunawardena on this prestigious appointment and wishes him every success in providing leadership that strengthens the IT profession and contributes to Sri Lanka’s digital transformation at both national and international levels.