𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: Software Engineer at Applantics
I'm incredibly excited to announce that I've joined the engineering team at Applantics as a Software Engineer! This marks a significant milestone in my professional journey, where I will be balancing my new role at Applantics while continuing my work as a Full-Stack Web Developer at Delta Gemunupura College.
🎯 Focus Areas:
- Building high-performance, scalable software solutions
- Architecting robust backend systems and microservices
- Collaborating with top-tier engineers on industry-leading products
- Continuing my academic journey while growing professionally
𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭: Introducing "The Local Cart" - A Fully Deployed MERN Stack E-Commerce Platform
I didn't just write the code I engineered a fully deployed, production-ready solution. The Local Cart is a comprehensive E-Commerce application bridging the gap between development and production with Vercel (Frontend), Render (Backend), and MongoDB Atlas.
🛠️ Technical Architecture:
- Frontend: React 18, Vite, Framer Motion
- Backend: Node.js, Express.js
- Database: MongoDB Atlas
- Documentation: Swagger / OpenAPI 3.0
✨ Key Features:
- Full-Cycle E-Commerce with search filtering & cart
- JWT Authentication & protected user profiles
- Admin Dashboard with real-time analytics
- Responsive design with Dark Mode support
2nd Year Final Project Published in Newspaper
My 2nd-year final project, the School Management System (DBMS) developed for Delta Gemunupura College, achieved a significant milestone by being featured in major national newspapers, including The Sunday Times and Sunday Observer.
📰 Media Highlights:
- Detailed coverage of the system's impact on school administration
- Recognition of the SLIIT City Uni student team's technical contribution
- Featured on the Sunday Times Education section's digital platform
- Validation of bridging the gap between academic theory and community impact
Healthcare accessibility in Sri Lanka just got a major upgrade 🇱🇰🩺
LankaMedi AI represents a breakthrough in local healthcare technology as Sri Lanka's first dedicated AI-powered medical report analysis platform. It empowers patients by translating complex medical jargon into understandable insights, fostering better communication between doctors and patients.
🔬 Innovative Solutions:
- Automated analysis of blood tests, scans, and clinical reports
- Context-aware AI that explains results in simple, everyday language
- Privacy-first architecture ensuring patient data remains confidential
- Built to handle unique diagnostic patterns prevalent in the Sri Lankan region
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈? 🏋️♂️
Excited to share my latest project that combines AI, fitness, and web technology to create a professional-grade workout tracking experience.
🚀 What makes it special:
- Real-time pose detection using Google's MediaPipe
- 99% accuracy in rep counting with smart hand recognition
- Voice assistance that counts your reps aloud
- Touch-free gesture controls (👍 to start, ✌️ to reset)
- TikTok-style mobile UI for immersive experience
- Professional gym theme with dark mode design
- Zero installation - runs entirely in your browser!
🚀 From Prototype to Production: Building Practical AI Systems
Participated in an intensive workshop at TIQRI focused on the critical journey of taking AI models from experimental notebooks to robust, production-ready systems. The session delved into MLOps, scalability, and industry best practices for deploying intelligent applications.
⚙️ Key Takeaways:
- Mastering the MLOps lifecycle for continuous model deployment
- Architecting for high-availability and low-latency AI inference
- Implementing robust monitoring and feedback loops in production
- Strategic insights into scaling AI infrastructure within modern enterprise environments
One Team, One Goal, One App: Our Project Story
Mobile-based School Management System for Delta Gemunupura College. Built with Kotlin, Firebase, GitHub, and Jira as SLIIT City UNI 2nd year group project.
Team: Led as Project Manager & Developer with Buddhima Nirmani, Tharindu Samaranayake, Ishitha Melan, and Milan Ulwita.
🎓 On October 28, 2025, we officially handed over the system to Delta Gemunupura College in the presence of Mr. Manoj Senavirathna, Director of Education, Kotmale Zone.
Introducing VisionAI: AI-Powered Smart Camera with Real-Time Object Detection & Tracking 🎥
I'm thrilled to share VisionAI, my latest Python-based computer vision project, designed to bring real-time AI intelligence to your camera through a sleek, cross-platform interface.
Built with YOLOv8, OpenCV, and MediaPipe, VisionAI delivers ultra-fast performance and advanced AI-powered features:
- 🔍 Object Detection – Real-time YOLOv8 Nano inference at 640×640 resolution
- 👁 Face Recognition & Privacy Blurring – Smart face detection with optional anonymity blur
- 🏃 Motion Tracking & Alerts – Detects and highlights motion in real time
- 🤚 Gesture & Pose Estimation – Hand and body tracking powered by MediaPipe
- 📊 Analytics Dashboard – Event logging and CSV export for detailed performance insights
Proud to share my first React.js web application: Dream Vehicle
First React.js project - complete vehicle dealership website with advanced search, authentication, and admin dashboard. Built from scratch as a beginner learning React fundamentals.
✨ What I Built:
- Advanced search & filtering system
- Mobile-first design with swipe navigation
- User authentication with role-based access
- Admin dashboard for vehicle management
- Fully responsive across all devices
🎯 Learning Journey:
This project challenged me to master React fundamentals, including the component lifecycle, state management, and modern CSS techniques. Every feature was a new learning opportunity.
Field Visit to IFS ✨
Selected as top 10 projects from PPA Project Showcase for IFS field visit. Gained insights into IFS operations, Industrial AI, and IFS.ai technology with team members.
Key Highlights:
- Learned about IFS's global impact and operations
- Insights on Industrial AI and IFS.ai
- Understanding of technology's role in future opportunities
🙏 Special thanks to Mr. Anuruddha Abeysinghe for coordinating this inspiring event.
✨ School-Based Teacher Training on Smart Board Integration ✨
Facilitated School-Based Teacher Training as Web Developer of Delta Gemunupura College. Hands-on training for new teachers on interactive teaching tools and personalized learning methodologies.
Key Focus Areas:
- 💥 Integrating technology into classroom practices
- 💥 Using Smart Boards effectively
- 💥 Enhancing personalized learning
Proud to be part of a school community that continues to invest in empowering educators!
The Smart Data Forum
Participated in The Smart Data Forum held at TIQRI as an SLIIT City Uni undergraduate. This prestigious forum offered deep dives into the future of data-driven decision making and featured industry expertise from Nalinda Kulathunga, Senior Data Scientist at Wiley, who shared invaluable insights on the practical applications of AI in global enterprises.
📊 Forum Insights:
- Explored emerging trends in predictive analytics and large-scale data processing
- Networking with industry veterans to understand the evolving AI landscape in Sri Lanka
- Case studies on implementing data science solutions within the publishing and ed-tech sectors
- Focused discussion on the ethical implications and governance of AI systems
Resource Evaluation in "AURA" Colours Awards 2025
Served as Resource Evaluator and handled videography and video editing responsibilities for Delta Gemunupura College's prestigious AURA Colours Awards ceremony.
Delta Gemunupura College Official Website — Now Live!
Official launch of Delta Gemunupura College website - modern, fast platform with refreshed design, improved performance, and updated school information.
The website now features:
- 🎨 A modern and refreshed design
- ⚡ Faster and improved performance
- 🧩 Newly added pages and sections
- 🌐 Updated details on social media, administration, teachers, and students
My latest videography+Edit for Delta Gemunupura College
Latest videography and video editing work for Delta Gemunupura College YouTube channel. Professional video production showcasing school events and activities.