Mr. Gihan Jayawardena

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology Specialising in Information Systems Engineering Faculty of Computing | Information Technology Project Manager L2 – Rizing Lanka Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka

Gihan Jayawardena began his professional journey in the IT industry as a Business Analyst in 2015. Motivated by a passion for project management, he joined CodeGen International as a Project Coordinator the same year. His performance earned him a series of promotions—from Associate Project Manager in 2017 to Project Manager in 2019, where he led one of CodeGen’s largest projects. In 2021, he was promoted to Senior Manager, playing a pivotal role in delivering key initiatives. In 2024, Gihan joined Rizing Lanka Pvt Ltd (formerly Attune Lanka) as Project Manager L2, bringing his leadership and project management expertise into the SAP domain

Reflections on SLIIT

SLIIT has always felt like a second home to me. I joined in 2011 and was actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities and student societies from the very beginning. My involvement led to my appointment as the President of the Faculty of Business Student Community in 2013. In 2014, I was honored to serve as the President of the Student Interactive Society, the apex student body at SLIIT. At the same time,

I also led the Information Systems Engineering Students Community as President. These experiences were instrumental in shaping my leadership skills and personal growth.

Alumni Stories

Key Career Milestones

2024–Present: Project Manager L2, Rizing Lanka Pvt Ltd (SAP domain)
2021: Promoted to Senior Manager, CodeGen International
2019: Project Manager – Oversaw one of CodeGen’s largest projects
2017: Associate Project Manager, CodeGen International
2015: Project Coordinator, CodeGen International
2015: Entered IT industry as Business Analyst

Additional Highlights and Achievements

Former President of the Student Interactive Society, Faculty of Business Student Community, and Information Systems Engineering Students Community at SLIIT
Successfully led high-impact IT projects across multiple roles
Recognized for consistent growth and contribution in project management over a decade-long career