The education and knowledge-sharing programme introduced the students to the subjects of surveying and geospatial solutions including levelling, chain surveying, and theodolite surveying.
The objective of the programme was to develop the knowledge of the students of the practical aspects of geospatial solutions along with a hands-on session where the students were able to physically interact with state-of-the-art surveying equipment including high-tech drones and GPSs.
The educational programme was conducted by the expert trainers of Global GIS (Pvt) Ltd in the presence of the teachers, and the directors and staff of Global GIS (Pvt) Ltd.
“We are pleased to have been given the opportunity to conduct this unique educational programme in view of our 11th anniversary.
As the pioneers and leaders in the geospatial solutions sphere, sharing our knowledge and experience with the students was most satisfying with the students engaging with much enthusiasm,” said Nishshanka De Silva – Managing Director, Global GIS (Pvt) Ltd. Nishshanka is a professional licensed surveyor with over 13 years of experience in the surveying and geospatial solutions sphere and holds an M Sc in Geoinformatics.
“During the programme, we were able to provide a detailed view of the surveying and geospatial industry to the students.
Surveying and geospatial solutions have immense potential in a developing country such as Sri Lanka, especially in the construction industry, land mapping, and hydrographical surveying of the sea.
With our unwavering commitment to excellence, state-of-the-art equipment including drones, our CORS network, and deep expertise spanning over 11 years, we are well positioned to support the requirements of various industry segments, including construction, government bodies, tri-forces, and universities, with surveying and geospatial solutions to take the country to the next phase of growth,” he added.
Nishshanka is supported by Jeewan Suranga, Director of GIS Global Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, in guiding the company to reach new heights.
Jeewan is also a founder and professional Licensed surveyor holding an M Sc in Geoinformatics and counts over 13 years of experience.
Established in 2014, Global GIS (Pvt) Ltd is the exclusive sales and service agent in Sri Lanka for a range of reputed precision geospatial and surveying equipment brands such as PENTAX, Esurvey, TOKNAV, GUIDELINEGEO, GEOMAX, KOLIDA, Norbit, and Plannet amongst others.
The repair/calibration workshop is staffed by factory-trained experts with extensive experience who are continuously trained to keep abreast of new technology and processes.
In addition to land surveys, Global GIS carries out hydrographic surveys of the sea.
They also operate a fleet of drones to provide cutting-edge GIS services.
Global GIS also operates the CORS (Continuously Operating Reference Stations) network covering the whole of Sri Lanka with strategically positioned GPS/GNSS receivers providing users with high-accuracy positioning data in real-time.
Global GIS has won many awards and accolades from principles and industry partners for outstanding performance and support.
Photo caption top right - Nishshanka De Silva-Managing-Director and Jeewan Suranga-Director of Global GIS (Pvt) Ltd on bottom right