Computer Society of Sri Lanka
| Founded | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Type | Professional Organisation |
| Focus | Information and Communications Technology |
Area served | Sri Lanka |
| Method | Conferences and Publications |
| Website | www.cssl.lk |
The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) is a professional body and learned society in the field of Computing and Information Technology in Sri Lanka. It was established in 1976.
The CSSL was established in 1976 in Sri Lanka by a group of Professionals including the three Computer Firms for the purpose of promoting Information and Communication Technology and professionalism among those engaged in the field of Information and Communication Technology, and of maintaining the highest professional standards among the Information and Communication Technology fraternity.
It was registered and incorporated as a Limited Liability Company under the Companies Act, No.17 of 1982 on 14 August 1987.
Membership
There are six categories of membership to the Society.
- Honorary Fellow Members
- Members (MCS)
- Associate Members
- Student Members
- Affiliate Members
- Corporate Members
Objectives of the Society
The Objectives of the CSSL are as follows: 1. The primary objectives of the society are: To promote and develop the science of Information Technology and foster and maintain investigations and research into the best means and methods of developing and applying such science and to encourage, increase, disseminate and promote knowledge, education and training and the exchange of information and ideas in respect of all questions relating thereto or connected therewith: 2. To provide an Organization for professionals in Information Technology and by means of examinations and other methods of assessment to test the skills and knowledge of persons desiring to enter the profession. CSSL has played a nationally important role for over 35 years now and is considered the apex body for ICT professionals in Sri Lanka.
The CSSL Council
The CSSL is governed by an Executive Council elected out of members. The election is held after calling for nominations via the AGM announcement. If there are multiple nominations for the same post, an election is held at the AGM.
The last AGM was held on the 8th of December, 2015 at the Galadari Hotel The new Executive Council that was elected consists of the following Members.
- Dr. Dayan Rajapakse – President
- Yasas V. Abeywickrama – Vice President
- Prabath S Wickremaratne - Secretary
- Chrisantha Silva – Treasurer
- Dr. Malitha Wijesundara
- Dr. Ajantha Athukorale
- Dr Prasad Samarasinghe
- Dr Samantha Thelijjagoda
- Damith Hettihewa
- Nishan Sembacuttiaratchy - Publications Secretary
- Thushera Kaudawatta - Council Member
- Ninesh Amirthiyah - Council Member
- Parakum Pathirana - Council Member
- Council Member
Projects organised by the CSSL
The CSSL organises regular events for the benefit of the ICT community of Sri Lanka, and key among them are the following projects
- National IT Conference (NITC)
- National Schools' Software Competition (NSSC)
- IT MasterMind National Schools' Quiz Competition
- IT Blast, a Dinner Dance for the ICT Fraternity
- CSSL Awards - An Annual Award Ceremony where key individuals and contributors are awarded and recognised.
Affiliations
- Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA)
- International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
- South East Asian Regional Computer Confederation (SEARCC)