LETs talk navigates career growth beyond the classroom
Road to Ignite – Session 12 brought together industry experience, entrepreneurship, leadership, and career insights through an engaging podcast-style conversation with Mr. Bhanuka Harischandra, Group Managing Director & CEO of Short Circuit Pte.Ltd. Conducted in collaboration with Surge Global, the session explored the realities of building a career, leading teams, navigating uncertainty, and growing within the rapidly evolving technology and digital industry.
Event Overview
Road to Ignite - Session 12 was the twelth edition of the Road to Ignite series conducted under IEEE LETs talk in collaboration with IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka.
Moving away from the conventional live-session format, this edition was designed as an a podcast conversation, creating a more personal and reflective space to explore the experiences, lessons, and perspectives of a successful industry leader.
The session featured Mr. Bhanuka Harischandra, Group Managing Director & CEO of Short Circuit Pte.Ltd, who shared insights from his journey as an entrepreneur and leader in Sri Lanka’s digital and technology ecosystem. The discussion explored the realities behind building a company, navigating career decisions, managing uncertainty, developing leadership qualities, and adapting to the changing expectations of the modern workplace.
Rather than focusing solely on technical knowledge, the conversation highlighted the broader skills and mindsets required to build a meaningful career. Topics such as resilience, decision-making, personal growth, team building, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning formed an important part of the discussion.
Through this edition, Road to Ignite continued its mission of connecting young professionals and undergraduates with industry leaders and providing access to practical perspectives that extend beyond traditional academic learning.
Key Highlights
Building Beyond the Starting Point
The discussion explored the realities of career growth, with Mr. Harischandra sharing insights on navigating uncertainty, identifying opportunities, and continuously adapting along the way.
Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Growth
The session explored entrepreneurship and leadership through Mr. Harischandra’s experience in building Surge Global. He shared insights on growing an organization, leading teams, making difficult decisions, and adapting to change.
Navigating the Modern Workplace
The conversation highlighted how workplace expectations are evolving, emphasizing the value of communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and business awareness alongside technical skills.
Learning from Experience
Drawing from Mr. Harischandra’s professional journey, the discussion shared practical lessons on career growth, entrepreneurship, and learning from challenges.
Speakers & Guests
The session featured an experienced entrepreneur and industry leader who shared practical perspectives on career development, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the evolving digital economy.
- Mr. Bhanuka Harischandra – Group Managing Director & CEO of Short Circuit Pte.Ltd
Drawing from his experience in building and leading Surge Global, Mr. Harischandra shared insights into entrepreneurship, organizational growth, leadership, career development, and the skills required to succeed in a fast-changing professional environment.
The conversation provided young professionals and undergraduates with an opportunity to learn directly from real-world experience and gain perspectives that extend beyond conventional classroom learning.
Closing & Looking Ahead
Road to Ignite - Session 12 continued the series’ commitment to bringing young professionals closer to the experiences and perspectives of established industry leaders.
Through an open and engaging conversation with Mr. Bhanuka Harischandra, the session offered insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, career growth, and the realities of navigating a rapidly changing professional environment.
By adopting a podcast format, this edition also allowed the discussion to reach beyond a physical audience, creating an opportunity for a wider community of students and young professionals to engage with the conversation.
More than a discussion on career success, the session encouraged viewers to approach their professional journeys with curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to continuously learn and evolve.