Description

Wisdom Waves 1.0 The IEEE WIE Affinity Group at the University of Ruhuna in collaboration with other IEEE chapters proposes, "Wisdom Waves" is an engaging online webinar series designed to foster insightful discussions on various topics that inspire and educate participants. This initiative fosters chapter collaboration through partnerships and networking while enabling knowledge sharing between graduates, final-year undergraduates and other undergraduate students for mentorship and growth. By addressing key issues and providing valuable guidance, "Wisdom Waves" seeks to create an enriching learning experience for attendees from diverse backgrounds. Each session will highlight a different subject, led by a knowledgeable speaker, to provide a well-rounded learning experience. Session 03: Introduction to Linux The third session, conducted on 25th June 2025 , introduced students to the essential world of Linux through the session “Introduction to Linux” . This session was led by Mr. Hiruna Fernando , a final-year Computer Engineering undergraduate at the University of Ruhuna, who has hands-on industry experience as a DevSecOps Intern at Wavenet International. He currently serves as the Chair of the IEEE Student Branch, University of Ruhuna. Participants engaged in hands-on activities and demonstrations that allowed them to follow along in real time. The session concluded with a quiz , and selected winners were recognized for their performance. With the attendance of Computer Engineering department students from the second year, the session provided valuable insights into the world of Linux and sparked a strong interest in open-source systems and system-level programming. The Beverage partner: Sunquick This event was proudly sponsored by Sunquick, whose generous support helped make the webinar series possible.