The Mentoring Into Corporate (MIC) program is an innovative initiative by the Department of Industrial Management at the University of Kelaniya. Designed to bridge the gap between academia and the corporate world, MIC is a unique, Three semesters (14-month) mentoring program that pairs Second-year undergrads who are pursuing a BSc in Information Technology/BSc in Management and Information Technology with experienced professionals from leading industries.
Empowering a well-rounded individual ready for success
Build students' confidence, guide their personal and professional growth, and enhance their ability to adapt to modern workplace demands.
Bridging Academia and Industry
Prepare the students for the transition from academic to cooperate environments by exposing them to industry standards and corporate etiquette.
Enhancing Employability through Industry Networking
Prepare students for the competitive job market by aligning their skills with industry needs and creating meaningful connections with professionals.
Possess significant knowledge and professional experience in IT/ Management fields.
Commits the required number of hours to conduct meetings with their mentee group, either in-person or online
Identify the weakness of each mentee and guide them in making smart choices, train them for the organization culture, and encourage them to stay on the right path.
Possess excellent communication skills, dedication to help mentees, and be a positive role model while sharing “Lessons Learned” from their own experiences and success stories.
Ms. Nilumi Bhagya Helarathna
Senior Consultant L2 - Materials Management
Mr. Ransith Fernando
Managing Director-Forestpin (Pvt) Ltd
Ms. Malmi Wickramaratne
Program Manager-Aventage Labs Private Limited
Mr. Harsha Dinendra
Senior Solutions Architect-Ministry of Social Development, New Zealand
Mr. Sankatha Pieris Bamunuge
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)-Insharp Technologies Ltd
Mr. Ramitha Mahawatta
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka - Associate Operations Lead
Dr. Athula Hewapathiaran
PRACADEMIC Practitioner/Academic
Mr. Chanaka Karunasena
Head of Procurement - Dominos Sri Lanka
Mr. Kushan Sameera Rathnayaka
Associate Tech Lead - 99x
Mr. Ravinda Abeysinghe
Software Delivery Manager - eBuilder Technology Center
Mr. Hiyann Perera
General Manager - Outbound Logistics
Mr. Roshana Pitigala
Senior Software Engineer-IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd.
Lead the way for tomorrow’s innovators!
Join our Industrial Mentoring Program and support our undergraduates in their academic and professional journey.