Kalana Wijesekara

Chief Developer Experience Officer at 99x. A software architect and a product engineering enthusiast. Opinions are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

Dear @WhatsApp I get that you want to plug Meta AI on WhatsApp users but “no.. not on the search box for chats!” (with the same tone I tell my dog “oh no yuki, not on the carpet”)

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

Every time I work with Azure AD Custom Policies, I think to myself, why isn't all coding in the world done in XML? Why not? Because if we do that, the devil will die laughing.

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

Interesting read “How to Handle a Distracting Boss” by Nir Eyal
https://t.co/iKImfkFCFu

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@dialoglk Thanks for your reply. Disappointing to see features are being taken away.

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@dialoglk “Dear Valued Customer, please be informed that "Voicemail" service will not be available effective 17th May 2024. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused due to the discontinuation of the service. Thank you” Why though?

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@eChannelling Why do you list doctors who have been out of the country for more than 2 years? Makes the search terrible, they turn up in the search, have to navigate in, shows on-holiday for that day. Called the hospital "ah those docs are not in the country anymore!"

[Cassie Mascarenhas @CasMitMas]

Looking for blood donors, preferably AB+, but any positive blood type is fine, to donate at Asiri Surgical to replace blood used for a bypass operation. Please DM me if you can assist 🙏🏾

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

https://t.co/c21vLBKWqr is a perfect example that too much free time on hands of a software engineer might not be a good thing

[Numbers.lk @numberslka]

Despite the Ministry of Finance recommending against increasing the salaries of government employees due to the ongoing economic crisis, the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to increase the salaries and allowances of its employees by 27% - 70%.

Employees of the CBSL receive remarkably high salaries compared to similar top government positions.

1. An Office Assistant (KKS) at the CBSL receives a basic salary that is higher than that of an entry-level doctor (not an intern).

2. Key revenue-generating positions within the government, such as Customs officers, IRD Assessors, and Excise Inspectors, are filled by degree holders through a competitive exam. These officers have to work for years to reach the entry-level OA1 basic salary of Rs. 55,805 at the CBSL.

3. In the Customs and Excise departments, it could take decades, or in some cases, employees may not reach a salary level comparable to the CBSL's entry-level OA1 position until retirement.

⭕️ The parallel entry-level position (after training) at the CBSL, the SO 1 Staff Class Grade 1, draws a salary 4x to 6x times higher than the parallel positions in key revenue-generating government departments.
Basic salary: Rs. 296,280; Gross salary: Rs. 514,417.

While CBSL salaries appear high, they are essentially the industry norm.

⭕️ All these individuals belong to the same social class, possess the same educational qualifications, and work for the government. So, the difference in salary must come from one source or another, and this disparity is one of the biggest drivers of exodus & corruption in Sri Lanka.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In Sri Lanka there's this massive column of rock nearly 200 m high that hosts a 1600-year-old fortress on its top

[read more: https://t.co/PVr6Peg2KK]

[Product Idea Duck @ProductIdeaDuck]

A corporate network scanner that prevents printing documents with Comic Sans font

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

“X, formerly known as Twitter” They might as well make this the official name.

[Numbers.lk @numberslka]

In the IMF report, it is stated that Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 highway construction costs are significantly higher than the global average, in fact, they are 3x the global average.!

The reason: ⭕️ closely connected individuals using opaque processes to obtain cabinet approval for these mega-projects funded by the state--AKA [Corruption at the highest levels of the government].

#SriLanka #Corruption

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[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@sabry1991 @Uber_SL Like always man

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@Uber_SL Uber Premier = Tata Indigo?! If you are stealing my money at least have the decency of getting into the parliament first

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@lahirunirmala Yeah well! so much for trying to avoid a Nano. Even that has more leg space

[Norway in India @norwayinindia]

We are pleased to announce that Mr Mano Sekaram has been officially appointed as Norway’s Honorary Consul General to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. We look forward to working with @ManoSeky and continuing our good cooperation in Sri Lanka. @MFA_SriLanka @NorwayMFA

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

A simulation is always the reality until it's not.

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@dialoglk Being unable to “Set Up Cellular” is the exact issue. Screenshot attached. Will DM the service request number.

[Kalana Wijesekara @clance_911]

@dialoglk are you really supporting one number on Apple Watch as you say on https://t.co/bkHKh38zoR? Two HQ visits and my 2nd ticket is still open since 10th May.