Jayasanka Weerasinghe
About Jayasanka Weerasinghe
Jayasanka Weerasinghe is an experienced software engineer and organizational administrator currently serving as the Org Admin for OpenMRS and as an Advisor at the Sustainable Education Foundation in Sri Lanka. He has a background in software development and leadership, having held various roles at OpenMRS and participated in Google Summer of Code as both a student and mentor.
Work at Google Summer of Code
Jayasanka Weerasinghe has participated in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) multiple times, contributing to the OpenMRS organization. He served as a student in 2020 for four months, in 2021 for three months, and as a mentor in 2022 for six months. His involvement in GSoC reflects his commitment to open-source software development and mentoring new developers.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Jayasanka Weerasinghe currently holds the position of Org Admin at OpenMRS, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he oversees organizational aspects of the OpenMRS project. Additionally, he serves as an advisor at the Sustainable Education Foundation in Sri Lanka, where he has been active since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Jayasanka Weerasinghe completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering at the University of Westminster from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he studied Physical Science at St. Anthony's College Kandy from 2008 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical roles in software development and project management.
Professional Experience at OpenMRS
Throughout his career, Jayasanka Weerasinghe has held various roles at OpenMRS, including Technical Lead and Developer positions. He has contributed to the transformation of OpenMRS's QA system and integrated frontend, backend, and DevOps expertise. His work has significantly improved the platform's functionality and testing efficiency.
Leadership in Sustainable Education Foundation
Jayasanka Weerasinghe has held multiple leadership roles at the Sustainable Education Foundation in Sri Lanka, including Chief Executive Officer from 2021 to 2023 and Chief Technology Officer from 2019 to 2021. His leadership has focused on community development and technology integration within educational initiatives.