BCI Campus hosts inauguration of Coding Club to elevate tech skills

The BCI Campus initiated the BCI Coding Club and hosted its first installation ceremony on 4th November 2023. The purpose of the Club is to promote and advance the knowledge, skills, and passion for coding and computer programming among its members. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Providing a collaborative learning environment for members to share knowledge, experiences, and projects related to coding.

2. Organising coding workshops, hackathons, coding challenges, and other educational events.

3. Offering practical learning experiences through real-world projects in addition to theoretical instruction.

4. Establishing a pathway for building a portfolio of projects that can be valuable when applying for internships, jobs, or further education. The event represented a significant achievement for BCI Campus as it strives to empower students with skills in technology and coding. The BCI School of Computing, led by Dr. Waruna Premachandra, Head of the School of Computing, and Ms. Duthika Wickramasuriya, Coordinator of the BCI Coding Club, organised the ceremony.

Mr. K. Kuganathan, Group Chief Information Officer of Janashakthi Group, was the chief guest for the occasion. In his address to the audience, he expressed “I am delighted to observe the establishment of the Coding Club at BCI Campus. The augmentation of knowledge and skills in the realms of IT and AI holds paramount significance in today’s dynamic world. Students are privileged to have this platform, and I urge everyone to come together in this exhilarating journey toward a future that is both brighter and technologically advanced”.

Distinguished guests from the IT industry were also invited at the event, including Mr. Shevan Goonetilleke, CEO of Millennium IT ESP, Mr. Jude Stephen, Founder & CEO of Stephen Innovations, and Dr. Ranga Rodrigo, Head of the Department of Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering at the University of Moratuwa.

Together with Mr. K. Kuganathan, these industry experts have been honored with the role of Patrons for the BCI Coding Club. Their involvement and guidance will be indispensable as the Club embarks on its mission to empower students with the essential technology and coding competencies required for the future.

Speaking at the event, Rev. Dr. Camillus Fernando, Vice Chancellor noted, “I am delighted to be present at the launch of the Coding Club which aims to equip students with coding and tech skills crucial for the 21st century. I congratulate the School of Computing on this initiative and encourage all students to actively participate to enhance competencies beyond academics. Let the event mark BCI’s journey to nurture world-class technologists and innovators.”

At the event, the BCI Coding Club unveiled its official website, www.coding.bci.lk, and formally appointed the executive committee members of the club. A special oath-taking ceremony was conducted to induct new members. Additionally, a presentation highlighting BCI’s flagship coding competition, Codemize, was delivered.

The BCI Coding Club’s executive committee is composed of capable student leaders who will guide the club in upcoming tech competitions, events, and projects. The Executive Committee Members are as follows: President – Ms. Imasha D. Williams, Vice President – Master. Nipuna Lakruwan, Tech Lead – Master. Udara Dananjaya, Event Coordinator – Master. Nisal Perera, Secretary – Ms. Nirmalie Perera, Assistant Secretary – Ms. Shehani Payoe, Assistant Treasurer – Master. Zaeem Sahrudeen, Project Manager – Master. R. Shehan Maleesha Peiris, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator - Master Linusha R. Chandimal, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator – Master John Edwin Rajaratnam, and Membership Coordinator – Ms. Dewmi Nihara Tharushi.