CAREER SUMMARY
My career journey has been marked by a blend of academic roles and industry experience, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of both sectors. Beginning as a Program Coordinator at Tuter project Academy Nawala, I transitioned to teaching positions at the Faculty of Business in the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), gradually progressing from an Instructor to an Assistant Lecturer, and ultimately to a Lecturer. Concurrently, my role as an International Relationship Executive at Senka Aero International has broadened my perspective on global business practices and relationship management. These diverse experiences have equipped me with a holistic view of education and industry, enabling me to navigate effectively between the two realms while fostering growth and collaboration.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters of Business Administration -University of Colombo (2018-2020)
- Certificate Programme in Teaching Methodology in Higher Education
- Applied Lean Six Sigma Practitioner Certification (ALSSP) for Human Resource Management Professionals
- Successfully completed BBA (special honours) in Business Management specialized in Human Capital Management conducted by Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) (Second class)
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
Human Resouce Management
International Business
Knowledge Sharing
Memberships
MY PUBLICATIONS
Journal Publications
- Pathirana,U P G Y; Wellala D S M "E Commerce Video Based Automobile Website"
- Wijesiri N.R.A.S.S, Paranagama G.S,Sirirwardhana M.M.A.S, Thilakarathna D.L.N.C, Weerarathna R.S & Pathirana U.P.G.Y ""The Impact of HR Practices on Employee Retention; A Case of BPO Sector, Sri Lanka""
- Thilakarathna D.L.N.C, Sirirwardhana M.M.A.S, Weerarathna, R.S and Pathirana U.P.G.Y "Impact of HR Practices on Employee Retention; Sri Lankan Perspective."
- Pathirana U.P.G.Y "Impact of SERVQUAL model dimensions for Customer Satisfaction towards Vehicle Leasing Providers in Sri Lanka"
- Pathirana,U,P,G,Y; Weerarathna, R. S & Supun Fernando "The Impact of Industrial Relations on Employee Retention at Grand Royal Hotel "
- Pathirana G.Y,Weerarathne R.S,Madawala R.M.D.A.K,Lakmali T.A.H,Wickramarachchi D.C "Glass Ceiling and Women Career Blooming in Sri Lankan Academic Sector;oming in Sri Lankan Academic Sector;A Conceptual Framework for future Research "
- Glapaththi, I., Dissanayake, R., Welgama, T., Somachandara, U., Pathirana, G. Y., & Weerarathna, R. S. "A Study on the Relationship between Student Engagement and Their Academic Achievements"
- M.D.C.P Walpola, A.D.W.D Piyasiri, I.A.U.M Jayamal, T.H.P.C Wijenayaka, G.Y Pathirana, R.S Weerarathne "Predicting and Comparing the Retention and Turnover Intention of Generations 'X' and 'Y' at Selected Service Companies in Sri Lanka "
- M.D.C.P Walpola, A.D.W.D Piyasiri, I.A.U.M Jayamal, T.H.P.C Wijenayaka, G.Y Pathirana, R.S Weerarathne "The Impact of Generation Gap on Employees of Generation 'X' and 'Y' on Turnover Intention"
- W.S.K. Fernando, M.K.V.R. Jayasekara, H.B.M.C. Senevirathne, W.G.G.M.J. Sumanarathne, G.Y. Pathirana, R.S. Weerarathne "Factors Affecting the Selection of Human Resources Management as an Area of Specialization: A Conceptual Model"
- W.S.K. Fernando, M.K.V.R. Jayasekara, H.B.M.C. Senevirathne, W.G.G.M.J. Sumanarathne, G.Y. Pathirana, R.S. Weerarathne "A Study on Essential Elements of Human Resource Management Curriculum : Industrial Professionals’ Perspective"
- R.S Weerarathna, M.D.C.P Walpola, A.D.W.D Piyasiri, I.A.U.M. Jayamal, T.H.P.C. Wijenayaka & G.Y Pathirana, "Leave or remain intentions of Gen X and Y employees"
- G.Y Pathirana ,W.Rajapaksha, R.S Weerarathna & M.H Malage "Analysis on Current and Future Training Needs in Health Sector of Sri Lanka"
- G.Y. Pathirana,W.S.K. Fernando, M.K.V.R. Jayasekara, H.B.M.C. Senevirathne, W.G.G.M.J. Sumanarathne, R.S. Weerarathne "Factors Affecting the Selection of Human Resources Management as an Area of Specialization(2020): A Conceptual Model"
- Pathirana, G. Y,Galappaththi, I. I. L., Dissanayake, R., Welgama, T. W., Somachandara, U. A., Weerarathna, R. S., & "Identifying the Empirical Gaps in the Relationships between Student Engagement and Their Academic Achievement; Future Research"
- G.Y Pathirana,S. Sivadarshan, Y.R.D.N. Rupasinghe, U.A.N.N Maduwantha "Impact of Covid 19 towards customer satisfaction of the online banking users in Sri Lanka"
- G.Y Pathirana ,K.G.T.T. Wickramasinghe, L.Y.N. Perera, K.K. Priyamantha, S.A.V.T. Samaraweera, R.S. Weerarathna "The Relationship Between Spiritual Intelligence and Job Satisfaction of IT Professionals with Special Reference to IT Companies in Sri Lanka"
- K.G.T.T. Wickramasinghe, L.Y.N. Perera, K.K. Priyamantha, S.A.V.T. Samaraweera, R.S. Weerarathna and G.Y Pathirana "The Impact of Spiritual Intelligence on Job Satisfaction of IT Professionals in Sri Lankan IT Companies"
- R.K.H. Kalpanee, D.S.P.M Shihari, H.M.C.C Herath, R.M.H.K Rathnayake, G.Y Pathirana and C.N Wickramarachchi "Impact of Social Media towards Employment Decision of Management Undergraduates"
- A.K. Samarajeewa, M.A.S. Premachandra, A.N. Madushani , P.K.D.U.P Gunarathna, G.Y Pathirana and C.N Wickramarachchi "Use of Predictive Analytics by Sri Lankan Financial Institutions in Issuing Credit Card Services to Customer"
- A.K. Samarajeewa, M.A.S. Premachandra, A.N. Madushani , P.K.D.U.P Gunarathna, G.Y Pathirana and C.N Wickramarachchi "Use of Predictive Analytics in Issuing Credit Card Services to the Customers: Evidence from Sri Lanka"
- Shanmugalingam P, Shanmuganeshan A, Manorajan A, Kugathasan M, Pathirana GY "Does e-commerce really matter on international trade of Asian countries: Evidence from panel data"
- R.S. Weerarathna, N.M. Rathnayake, U.P.G.Y. Pathirana, D.S.H. Weerasinghe,∗ D.S.P. Biyanwila, and S.D. Bogahage "Effect of E-learning on Management Undergraduates’ Academic Success during COVID-19: A Study at Non-state Universities in Sri Lanka"
