During the visit, undergraduates from the Faculty of Computing, USJP were given hands-on exposure to the core technical infrastructure of a leading telecom provider.
They explored critical operational areas including towers, equipment and grounding systems, Data Center environmental control and access control and the functions of the Network Operations Center.
The program was designed to help students connect their academic knowledge to practical engineering processes.
It also covered emerging technology topics such as 5G, IoT integration, and the support systems required to implement these innovations at scale.
Speaking on behalf of HUTCH, Mangala Bandara, General Manager – Corporate Affairs, stated,
“At HUTCH, we are committed to empowering the next generation of tech professionals by providing meaningful exposure and hands-on experience.
This program offered more than just a site visit; it gave students the opportunity to see firsthand how skilled engineering teams manage and maintain real-world telecom infrastructure.”
Dr. D. G. N. D. Jayarathna, Head / Department of Scientific Computing, Faculty of Computing, USJ, added,
“We appreciate HUTCH’s consistent efforts in supporting academia through initiatives like Future Connect.
Experiences like this help our students contextualize their classroom learning, understand the scope of the telecom industry, and engage meaningfully with current and emerging technologies.”
The session was followed by an interactive Q&A, allowing students to engage directly with HUTCH’s engineering professionals.
By continuing to invest in initiatives like Future Connect, HUTCH aims to cultivate a future-ready talent pipeline, inspire innovation among university students, and contribute meaningfully to the development of the nation’s digital economy.