Meet Our Lead Instructors

ISHARA DULMINI ALUTHGE
Founder

With a strong academic foundation, including a BSc from the University of Ruhuna,

Sri Lanka, and an MBA from Greenwich University, London (studied at ERC Institute,

Singapore), I bring both academic depth and practical insight to the field of education.

Backed by my background in Business Administration and a strong commitment to

quality education, I have ensured that our programs are carefully designed in alignment

with national standards under TVEC, while progressively advancing towards international

recognition and partnerships. Our NVQ Level 4 and Level 6 programs emphasize a

balanced approach to theoretical knowledge and hands-on training, effectively preparing

students for global career opportunities as well as higher education pathways.

CHEF NIMAL FERNANDO (ACHSGA)
Course Director

Chef Nimal Fernando is a Sri Lankan Celebrity Chef, Lecturer, Assessor, consultant, Instructor and former executive pastry chef at five-star hotel Galadari in Sri Lanka.  He is a senior member of Chefs Guild Lanka and qualified NVQ Level 4 from NAITA and City & Guilds.

 

He is well known among Sri Lankans through the food program named “RASA SARANIYA” broadcast in national TV channel in Sri Lanka for more than 18 years, where he introduced many patisserie recipes. Chef Nimal Fernando is a continuous award winner in his long career life and established well in Hospitality industry in Sri Lanka. 

 

After more than two decades of working experience he has decided to educate and train youngsters to empower them to become culinary specialists in hospitality industry in future and he has over twenty years of teaching experience throughout many leading training schools in Sri Lanka.

CHEF MANAWADUGE NUWAN WIRANGA (BA, MA, HOSPITALITY)
Visiting Lecturer

Educated at Isipathana College, Colombo Mr Nuwan Wiranga joined the Ceylon Hotel School (now the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management) in 1997 Diploma in 2002. Upon Diploma he joined the Oberoi Hotel (now Cinnamon Grand) and thereafter the Cinnamon Lake side Hotel, Colombo. He then moved to France   for his higher studies. Earned Masters in Hotel, Tourism and leisure Management in 2003 /2004, and worked in Restaurant Sarl Djibouti , Beaucouze , France from from June 2004 to June 2005.He has received overseas training in France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom.Also serving as a license NVQ Assessor.

CHEF PRADEEP PERERA
Visiting Lecturer

Chef Pradeep is a Sous Chef at Kingsbury Hotel Colombo, overseeing the chocolate room and playing a pivotal role in pastry, bakery, and chocolate decorating. With over 18 years of experience in the hotel industry, including consultant and Sous Chef positions both in Sri Lanka and overseas, he leads a team of more than thirty staff members. Chef Pradeep is known for his friendly and disciplined approach, guiding students with etiquette and sharing his vast knowledge in pastry and bakery. He joined ITEC as a visiting lecturer in 2022, further contributing to culinary education.

A D CHINTHAKA PRABHATH ALUTHGE
Information System Coordinator

Mr. Prabhath Aluthge serves as the Information Systems Coordinator at ITEC Campus, bringing a robust blend of engineering expertise and technical leadership to the institution. His journey with ITEC began in 2017, where he played a pivotal role in the formalization and operational scaling of the center. His academic background is extensive, holding a Higher Diploma in Mechatronics, an IT Technical Support Diploma from New Zealand, and a BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Kingston University (2023). Since October 2023, he has spearheaded the digital infrastructure and information systems for the campus, ensuring that this TVEC-registered vocational training center remains at the forefront of technical excellence and educational innovation.