A team of students from the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) earned the 2nd Runners-Up position at the Tech Triathlon 2024, organized by Rootcode. The team CodeRecon, comprising Sashmitha Ravindu, Ravindu Hasanka, Dasun Thathsara, Yashed Thisara, Terrence Edmonds, Saliya Bandara, Anuda Attanayake, Visith Chamika, and Kaviru Hapuarachchi participated in this extracurricular event, separate from their university studies.
Tech Triathlon 2024 challenged participants across three critical phases:
- Designathon: The team excelled in UI/UX design, creating a user-friendly and innovative interface.
- Hackathon: Their software engineering expertise was on full display, where they incorporated AI features into their system, reflecting their modern engineering skills.
- Datathon: The team showcased their data science and machine learning capabilities, tackling AI-driven challenges with remarkable proficiency.
The Tech Triathlon is designed to develop industry-relevant skills by focusing on software engineering, artificial intelligence, and UI/UX design. While this competition was not part of their academic requirements, the team participated out of personal interest and dedication to improving their skills.
The team is grateful to Alagan Mahalingam and the Rootcode team for organizing the competition and providing valuable experience.
This achievement highlights the students’ dedication to expanding their knowledge and skills outside of their formal education, proving their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
