W.G.T. Fernando
W.G.T Fernando is the Managing Director of GTS. He began his education at Thurstan College before going to Wycherley International School. Afterwards, he was selected into the University of Liverpool in the UK. He graduated with Honors in Computer Science.
During his time in the UK, he has worked as an analyst for a Regeneration company (Innercity solutions) working on numerous projects focused on improving the standard of living in the Liverpool community.
He worked as an IT consultant for an engineering company (Grand Engineering) to produce an efficient user-friendly electronic system for manipulating client contacts.
He also had the opportunity to hold the post of 'Hall Tutor' and 'Network Assistant' at the University of Liverpool.
Before returning back to Sri Lanka, he successfully completed an MSc in Advanced Software Engineering at Kings College, University of London.
Upon return to Sri Lanka, he joined in as a lecturer to the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa. In order to start his own enterprise, he resigned from his position and established GTS in 2007.
Interests and hobbies
He has an avid interest in cricket and has represented the University of Liverpool First XI team and BBC Division 2 team.
He also has an interest in flying Cessna planes and has flown a few times around Liverpool with assistance from a co-pilot. He hopes to get back to flying when he gets some free time in the near future.
Qualifications
- MSc (Merit) Advanced Software Engineering – University of London, Kings College, United Kingdom.
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science – University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Professional Memberships
- British Computer Society - MBCS
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc - Member
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