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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
- 2023/07 - Present: Lecturer,Faculty of Business, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
- 2020/02 - 2023/06: Lecturer, Faculty of Business, NSBM Green University, Sri Lanka.
- 2018/08 - 2020/02: Business Analyst (Project and Investment), TAD Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.
- 2017/03 - 2018/08: Business Analyst (Operational Finance), MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.
- 2015/07 - 2017/02: Accounts Executive, DB Constructions (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Business Administration (Merit)- Postgraduate Institute of Management - University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Sri Lanka (2022)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) Sp. (First Class) -University of Colombo - Sri Lanka (2018)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) (First Class)-Northwood University - United States of America (2016)
- Associate Charted Management Accountant (ACMA) | Charted Global Management Accountant (CGMA) - Charted Institute of Management Accountants - United Kingdom (CIMA-UK) (2019)
- Diploma in Applied Banking and Finance (DABF) - Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IB-SL) (2018)
- Passed Finalist of Association of Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka (AAT-PF) - Association of Accounting Technicians Sri Lanka (AAT-SL) (2012)
- Cambridge English L2 ESOL International - University of Cambridge - United Kingdom (2014)
- Certificate in Computer Applications in Business (CertCAB) (Distinction) - Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo - Sri Lanka (2014)
- Certificate in Teaching Methods in Higher Education (SLIIT) - 2024
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- "Merit Award" for academic excellence awarded by the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Sri Lanka (2023).
- "Best Paper Award" for the paper titled "Exploring Export Potential: The Synergistic Impact of Digitalization and Export Market Orientation in Driving Export Success in Sri Lanka's Apparel SEctor" in the conference track of "Sustainability and Digital Business" at the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business (ICSDB 2024) organized by the SLIIT Business School, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka. 11th December 2024.
- "Best Paper Award" for the paper titled "Antecedents of Entrepreneurial Intention; The Role of Entreprenurial Self-Efficacy and Metacognitive Knowledge" in the conference track of "Business Management and Entrepreneurship" at the International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2024) organized by the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 21st August 2024.
- "Best Paper Award" for the paper titled "Unravelling the Impact of Digitalization on Apparel Exporter Performance: Investigating the Mediation of Innovation and Export Market Orientation" in the conference track of "Information Technology" at the International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2024) organized by the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. 21st August 2024.
- "Sangeeth Vadya Visharadh (Violin)" awarded from Bhatkhande Sangit Vidyapith - Lucknow -India (2010).
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
- Entrepreneureship
- Tourism
- Youth
- Gender Equality
Memberships
- Associate Member of the Charted Institute of Management Accountants - United Kingdom (CIMA-UK) - ACMA
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Behavioral Systems
Understanding how humans behave and interact with each other, organizations, technology and society may help improve the quality of lives of people.
ONGOING RESEARCH
- Psycho-social Factors Affecting the migration Intention of GenZ in Sri Lanka: A Gendered Perpective.
- Enhancing Tourist Experience & Satisfaction in Underwater Tourism: A Pathway to Boosting the Blue Economy in Sri Lanka.
- Determinants of Under-5 Child Mortality Rates: A Global Level Study
- Use of Smart Tourism Technologies for Tourist Satisfaction in Sri Lanka
- Unravelling the Impact of Digitalization on Ceylon Apperal Exporter's Performance
- Overcoming Challenges & Achieveing Success: Management Perspectives on Inclusive Employment practices for Differently abled Employees in Sri Lankan Apperel Sector
PUBLICATIONS
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Beyond the Algorithm: The Role of Spiritual Intelligence in Fostering Job Satisfaction in Sri Lankan IT Professionals
Jindarat Peemanee, Ranitha Sachinthana Weerarathna, Tharuka Wickramasinghe, Geethma Pathirana, Vageesha Rajapakse, Yasora Perera, Kaveen Kapurage, Vinuri Samaraweera, Sandali Ehalapitiya, “Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development” , pp. 8891
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Enhancing Export Potential: The Synergistic Impact of Digitalization and Export Market Orientation in Driving Export Success in Sri Lanka's Apparel Sector
Abeyruwan N., Wijesekara H., Weerasuriya H., Amarasekera A., Rajapakse V., and Wisenthige K, (3rd International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business)
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Emotional Cartwheels: Exploring the Online Shopping Psyche of Sri Lankan Consumers
Rajapakse, V. and Dabare U, (3rd International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business)
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Exploring the Impact of Chatbot Integration on Emotional Labour and Job Satisfaction Among University Academics
Vidanlage, A. and Rajapakse V, (7th International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI 2024))
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Unravelling the Impact of Digitalization on Apparel Exporter Performance: Investigating the Mediation of Innovation and Export Market Orientation
Abeyruwan N Y, Weerasuriya G D H N, Wijesekara J H T, Amarasekera M A B, Wisenthike K and Rajapakse V, (International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2024))
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Antecedents of Entreprenurial Intention: The Role of Entreprenurial Self Efficacy and Metacognitive Knowledge
Rajapakse V, Dabare P U I, Prabodhini, T K E M, (International Conference on Management and Economics (ICME 2024))
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Performance Management Process: Performance Reviewing
Rajapakse, V.,
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Green Innovations for Sustainability:A Timely Call for Young Entrepreneurs
Rajapakse, V.,
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Assessing the Awareness and Attitudes Towards Green Smartphone Purchase Intention among University Academics in Sri Lanka
Nilmini Rathnayake, Sumudu Munasinghe, Nisha Jayasuriya, Vageesha Rajapakse,Nimesha Dharmapriya, ( 2024 International Research Conference on Smart Computing and Systems Engineering (SCSE))
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The Role of Experiential Learning in Shaping Entrepreneurial Intentions
Rajapakse, V. and Vidanlage, A., (The 6th International Conference on Business Innovation)
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Achieving stability against uncertainty | Dissecting Sri Lanka’s Foreign Earnings via Business and Economic Perspectives
Sooriyaarachchi, T. and Rajapakse, V. ,
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Redefining the limits of Sri Lankan Higher Education | Recollecting from Stakeholders in Success
Rajapakse, V.,
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Hemas Holdings PLC: Unwinding the Story of Success | The Reigning Sri Lankan Brands Branching in the World
Rajapakse, V. and Yatawara, T.,
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The Organizational Environment
Rajapakse, V.,
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Planning and Decision Making
Rajapakse, V.,
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The Response Expectation of Organizational Culture on Technology-Assisted Supplement Work
Joseph, S., Vidanlage, A., Rajapakse, V., “International Journal of Contemporary Business Research” , pp. 27-43
