The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka Qatar Chapter (IESL-QC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its second Continuing Professional Development (CPD-02-2024) session of 2024 titled "Generative AI for Engineers", held on July 5th. This event saw active participation from over 160 professionals eager to delve into the transformative world of Generative AI.
The session began with a warm welcome address by Eng. Mohamed Irfan Aboobacker, who set the stage for an informative and engaging event.
Followed by our keynote presentation, delivered by the distinguished Prof. Roshan G. Ragel, focused on "Generative AI for Engineers." Prof. Ragel, a leading expert in computer engineering from the University of Peradeniya, provided a comprehensive overview of AI fundamentals, practical applications, and productivity hacks. His session covered critical topics such as:
- Basic concepts and cool examples of Generative AI
- Real-world applications and transformation of engineering projects
- Hands-on guide to using AI tools
- Productivity enhancements and
- Ethical considerations in AI
The interactive Q&A segment allowed participants to engage directly with Prof. Ragel, making the session highly dynamic and enriching. The session concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks from Eng. Chandimal Jayakody, appreciating the contributions of all participants and speakers.
To conclude, participants were asked to fill out a registration form, ensuring their active involvement and certification. This session was informative and invaluable and participants were provided 100% positive, enriching feedback.
The IESL Qatar Chapter remains committed to fostering professional growth and educational excellence within the engineering community.
We look forward to your continued participation in our future CPD sessions.
The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) - Qatar Chapter successfully held its first Continuing Professional Development (CPD-01) session of 2024 on June 14th, with over 150 participants.
The event commenced with a welcome note from Eng. Mohamed Irfan Aboobacker. Followed by the keynote speaker Chartered Engineer Chandimal Jayakody presented the CPD’s topic on "Building Fire Protection System Overview." CEng. Jayakody, with 19 years of experience and multiple credentials, provided comprehensive insights into fire-protection systems, regulations, and procedures, tailored for engineers, architects, builders, and facilities management professionals.
The session covered essential topics such as fire-protection systems, design and installation considerations, local codes, testing, commissioning, and the approval process. The presentation included detailed discussions on fire protection sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire extinguishers, and the Qatar Civil Defense Department's procedures.
The interactive Q&A session further enriched the participants' learning experience. The session was well-organized, informative, interactive and priceless.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Eng. Manoj. and The recording of the session and e-certificates were distributed to the participants, reaffirming the IESL Qatar Chapter's commitment to professional development and educational excellence.
Leveraging LinkedIn as an EngineerIESL - Qatar Chapter's CPD02/2022
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS SRI LANKA - QATAR CHAPTER organized the CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT-02 (CPD-02) for the year 2022.
Professional Productivity - CPD - 01st April 2022 at 4.00pm - IESL - Qatar Chapter
Dear All,
The IESL - Qatar Chapter is organizing the CPD01/2022 as below. You are here kindly requested to join through the below-provided link.
Topic:
Professional Productivity
Resource Person:
Dr. Nismy,
Certified Leadership Coach & Accredited Advanced Professional Trainer.
Time: Apr 1, 2022
4:00 PM Qatar Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83480117100?pwd=d042eXp6eUhkTGRON29DRlVnNWlUZz09
Meeting ID: 834 8011 7100
Passcode: CPD01/2022
Balancing Personal and Professional life | CPD05/2021
5th CPD of The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka - Qatar Chapter
Balancing our personal and Professional life can be challenging, but it's essential. Most of the time our Professional Life takes precedence over everything else in our lives. Our desire to succeed professionally may ignore our own well-being. So creating an equilibrium between our Personal and Professional Life is critical, though, to improve not only our physical, emotional and mental well-being, but it's also important for our career. This CPD will cover What is Personal and Professional life balance, why is it important? And How can achieve it .
Resource Person
Ms. Rasini Bandara
MSc in Applied Psychology (UK), BSc in Psychology (USA)
Ad Dip in Counseling Psychology (UK), Dip in Psychology (UK)
Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations (Reading)
Psychologist/Founder LAPS/Lecturer/ Public speaking &
Personality Development coach
Mrs. Rasini Bandara is a Psychologist, Public Speaking & Personality Development coach and a Road scholar lecturer having close to five years of experience in the field of Psychosocial assistance covering a large array of beneficiaries in the humanitarian sector, government sector and in the private sector. Since childhood she understood her skills and abilities received through both nature and nurture. Today she aspire to follow the same footsteps of her parents by helping, guiding, coaching and educating people to understand their true potential and develop themselves to be confident individuals. At the same time, she aspire to support people in uplifting their quality of life, by utilizing her knowledge in psychology and counseling through the means of community work.
Guest of honour
Professor (Mrs.) Niranjanie Ratnayake
President, Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka
Past President, The Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil Engineering
University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
CPD04 / 2021 | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN AEC | THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS SRI LANKA - QATAR CHAPTER
CPD04 / 2021 | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN AEC
How Engineers and Construction Professionals can adopt to latest trends in the AEC industry.
Summary
There is absolutely no doubt that digitization has revolutionized our lives and transformed all the industries. AEC Industry is known for late adoption of all technologies. It has resulted in significant changes in the way Buildings are designed, Constructed and Operated. In this webinar, we will cover AEC Industry in Pre-digital era, Present level of technology and Expected developments in the near future. We will run through some insights and case studies on how digitization have transformed the industry. In specific will investigate technologies such as,
· BIM
· LIDAR Technology
· Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality
· Digital Twins
We will conclude with how Professionals should cope-up with emerging trends in AEC industry.
Resource Person
Bazeeth Ahamed
Co-founder, Director
Nagarajan Nehruji
Co-founder, Technical Director
Conserve Solutions
Guest Speaker
Dr.Shavindranath Fernando
Chairman of the Board at National Engineering Research and Development Centre, Former General Manager, Ceylon Electricity Board and Former President of Institute of Engineers -Sri Lanka.
CPD03/2021 | Engineers as Leaders | IESL Qatar Chapter
CPD03/2021 | Engineers as Leaders | IESL Qatar Chapter
Leadership has become the buzzword in the business world, especially in a time where the sky-rocketing competition demands empowered leaders at all levels. With the essentials of management properly adhered to, leadership can provide the cutting-edge for survival and success. Engineers with brilliant brains need to be aware of the need to move beyond technical expertise. They need to master the required knowledge, skills, and attitude to enhance the leadership competencies to face current and future challenges with confidence.
Resource Person
Ajantha Dharmasiri, Ph.D.
Professor in Management
Former Director, Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Colombo 08, Sri Lanka
Adjunct Professor, Division of Management and International Business, Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma, USA.
Past President, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Sri Lanka.
CPD02 / 2021 | Basic Technical Aspects of Rooftop Solar System | THE IESL - Q
Basic Technical Aspects of Rooftop Solar System - Solar Thermal & Solar Photovoltaics Systems
Resource Person
Eng. Champika Periyapperuma.
Director / CTO – Regen Renewables (Pvt.) Ltd
Director / CEO – Avena (Pvt.) Ltd
Eng. Champika Periyapperuma graduated from University of Moratuwa with B.Sc. Eng (Hon) in Electrical Engineering in 1996 and obtained his MBA from University of Colombo in 2005. Eng. Champika is a Member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) U.K and a corporate member of Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA). He was a Jt. Secretary of the Board of Directors of SLEMA from 2008 to 2014 and serves as a visiting lecturer on Energy Management for Plastic & Rubber Institute & National Institute of Plantation Management.
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Eng. Champika is a member of the technical committee of Solar Industries Association and an Accredited Consultant nominated by Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) to develop renewable energy projects in Solar PV. He processes over 8 years of hands on experience in EPC activities of grid-connected Rooftop Solar PV Systems. Eng. Champika serves as Director/CTO of Regen Renewables (Pvt.) Ltd which provides turnkey solutions in solar rooftop systems. He also acts as Director/CEO of Avena (Pvt.) Ltd, which provides indenting and consultancy services to power utilities (CEB & LECO).
