Ann Appuhamy

Academic professional with experience in international university environments, including UK and Australian affiliated institutions. Specializing in Computer Science and Cyber Security, with expertise in teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership. Demonstrated ability to deliver industry-relevant education, supervise applied student projects, and maintain global academic standards.

Senior Lecturer – Computer Science at Holmesglen Institute of TAFE (Australia) | Australian Academy, Sri Lanka (2025-09 – Present)

Delivered undergraduate modules aligned with Australian academic standards and designed lab-based, industry-focused learning experiences.

• Delivered undergraduate modules aligned with Australian academic standards
• Designed lab-based, industry-focused learning experiences
• Supervised projects in secure systems and applied computing
• Ensured compliance with Holmesglen academic and quality frameworks
• Contributed to curriculum development with emphasis on employability

Head of Computer Science & Cyber Security at Edith Cowan University, Sri Lanka (2025-04 – 2025-09)

Led Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Cyber Security streams with coordination of module delivery and supervision of final-year research.

• Led Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Cyber Security streams
• Coordinated module delivery aligned with ECU academic frameworks
• Supervised final-year research in cybersecurity and system design
• Maintained academic quality and alignment with ECU Perth
• Standardized teaching, assessment, and academic delivery, staff managements

Lecturer – Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Edith Cowan University, Sri Lanka (2024-08 – 2025-04)

Delivered modules in Computer Security, AI, Software Design, and IT Systems with practical labs in ethical hacking and network security.

• Delivered modules in Computer Security, AI, Software Design, and IT Systems
• Conducted practical labs in ethical hacking, network security and all cybersecurity related units
• Mentored students and supported academic progression

Deputy Head – Academics & Student Affairs / Lecturer at ESOFT Metro Campus (2022-04 – 2024-08)

Managed academic delivery for UK-affiliated undergraduate programs and led scheduling, coordination, and quality assurance processes.

• Managed academic delivery for UK-affiliated undergraduate programs including Pearson and university programs
• Led scheduling, coordination, and quality assurance processes
• Conducted assessments aligned with international standards
• Provided student mentoring and progression monitoring
• Supported student recruitment and academic consultations

Program Coordinator / Assistant Lecturer – IT at ESOFT Metro Campus (2021-04 – 2022-04)

Coordinated IT programs and delivered assistant lecturer responsibilities.

Tutor – IT at ESOFT Metro Campus (2020-02 – 2021-04)

Provided tutoring services for IT programs.

PhD in Education Management – Management and Science University, Malaysia

Diploma in Applied Teaching & Education – Pearson BTEC Level 7

MSc in Cyber Security and Forensics – University of Westminster, UK

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics – Robert Gordon University, UK

BSc (Hons) in Computer Networks – University of Wolverhampton, UK

HND in Computing and System Development – Pearson BTEC Level 5