About

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My academic journey has ignited a passion for emerging technologies, particularly cloud and distributed computing. The potential to address complex problems with efficient and scalable solutions through these fields deeply intrigues me. My experience in machine learning has instilled a strong foundation in data analysis and problem-solving, which I believe will be invaluable assets when exploring how cloud and distributed computing can be leveraged for advanced solutions.

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Education

PhD in Computer Science

University of Melbourne, Australia
March 2025 - Present

B.Sc. Eng (Hons) in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Sep 2018 - July 2023
First Class Honours (GPA: 3.85/4.2) | Dean's List: Semesters 3, 4, 6, 7, 8

GCE Advanced Level (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)

Rahula College, Matara, Sri Lanka
Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
3As with Merit Pass | z-score: 2.1212

Work Experience

Software Engineer

Axiata Digital Labs (Pvt) Ltd
July 2023 - March 2025

  • Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs with cloud integrations for database management
  • Streamline workflows and boost system efficiency through optimized cloud solutions
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient development and deployment

Associate Software Engineer

Axiata Digital Labs (Pvt) Ltd
July 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Developed dynamic database system with caching mechanisms
  • Optimized queries and RESTful APIs for efficient data management
  • Enhanced user experience through backend improvements

Software Engineer Intern

Axiata Digital Labs (Pvt) Ltd
Jan 2022 - July 2022

  • Delivered production-ready RESTful APIs with third-party integrations
  • Implemented reporting features and CI/CD pipelines
  • Contributed to efficient development and deployment processes

Projects & Research

Self-Supervised FineTuning of Automatic Speech Recognition Systems

Research Project | ACM ASIA CCS '24 Publication

  • Co-authored publication on defenses against signal processing attacks on ASR systems
  • Developed self-supervised learning model for improved robustness
  • Research components: Self-supervised Learning, Encoder-Decoder Architecture, Adversarial Attack Analysis
  • Paper can be found here

Anomaly Detection Model

ICAS 2021 Competition (1st Place)

  • Developed unsupervised ML model for real-time vehicle behavior analysis
  • Leveraged LSTM forecasting for IMU sensor data processing
  • Award-winning solution in IEEE Signal Processing Society competition

Traffic Sign Recognition

Personal Project

  • Designed CNN model using TensorFlow for real-time classification
  • Classified 43 traffic sign categories from video streams

Autonomous Mobile Robot using Webots

University Project

  • Simulated autonomous robot with C++ controllers
  • Implemented line/wall following, maze solving, and color detection

Awards

ICAS 2021 Self-Awareness Challenge

1st Place - IEEE Signal Processing Society

Achieved top position in international competition for unsupervised anomaly detection in autonomous systems

IEEEXTREME 15.0

Global Coding Competition

Team NoGPA placed 909th globally and 78th in Sri Lanka in 24-hour coding challenge

Arimac FutureCast 2021

National Competition Finalist

Showcased innovative tech solutions as part of the finalist team (AiSolution)

IntelliHack2.0 Hackathon

AI-focused Competition Finalist

Developed innovative AI solutions in a hackathon organized by the IEEE Computer Society

Leadership

IEEE Student Branch, University of Moratuwa

  • Treasurer - Managed finances and budgeting for student activities
  • Design Committee Lead - Oversaw visual design for events and publications

IEEE Asia-Pacific Region

Graphic Design Coordinator - Students Activities Committee

IESL Student Chapter

Junior Treasurer - University of Moratuwa

Electronic Club

Chief Organizer - University of Moratuwa