Jan 2023 - Present
Senior Researcher - Nimbus Research Centre, MTU (Cork, Ireland)
Leading research-to-deployment programs across cyber-physical systems, trustworthy AI, data spaces, and decentralized digital ecosystems.
- Led European and national-funded projects advancing cyber-physical systems, IoT, decentralized ecosystems, and AI-driven innovation for industry and society.
- Spearheaded technical design and delivery of data space architectures, distributed ledger integrations, trust management services, and edge AI solutions.
- Defined AI, ML, FL, and GenAI technical direction aligned with Europe's human-centric, secure, and responsible AI vision.
- Collaborated with IBM, Dell, Gilead, Analog Devices, IDSA, and Gaia-X stakeholders to shape pilots, refine architectures, and align deliverables with EU standards.
- Led Nimbus strategic technical initiatives spanning engineering best practices, open-source community growth, and the centre's AI roadmap.
- Contributed to Horizon Europe funding acquisition through technical work package design, research scoping, and consortium engagement.
Apr 2019 - Dec 2023
Researcher - Nimbus Research Centre, MTU (Cork, Ireland)
Delivered applied R&D on distributed trust, blockchain systems, and AI-enabled architectures for operational quality, provenance, and secure records workflows.
- Drove R&D on distributed ledger technologies to improve quality, efficiency, records management, and risk mitigation across supply chain, energy, and facilities domains.
- Developed a decision-support toolkit to assess the need for blockchain integration and guide architecture and technical design choices.
- Researched DLT and AI convergence through trusted off-chain execution workflows that strengthened trust and security in external processes.
- Supported feasibility studies, project requirements, and technical white papers that fed directly into funded R&D activities.
Dec 2017 - Dec 2024
Open-Source Developer - Ceylon Computer Science Institute (Remote)
Built and supported community-facing open-source programs, sustainable technology projects, and mentorship pipelines for emerging engineers.
- Managed multiple open-source projects, including ASSET and Bassa, focused on low-cost and sustainable solutions for developing-country contexts.
- Oversaw Google open-source program administration across GSoC and GCI while mentoring students on practical software engineering skills and delivery techniques.
- Promoted adoption of open-source and C2SI-led technologies through outreach, community programs, and ecosystem engagement.
Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
Software Engineer - London Stock Exchange Technology (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Worked in a quality-critical financial software environment delivering front-office product capabilities with strong emphasis on testing and release discipline.
- Implemented client-driven feature requests and resolved issues in a front-running stock exchange product.
- Introduced stronger automated testing practices in controlled pre-release environments, reducing bugs and accelerating release cycles.
- Led implementation of a code quality assessment platform combining static and dynamic analysis across company projects.
Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Intern Software Engineer - 99x Technologies (Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Built early full-stack product engineering experience within a commercial ERP software environment.
- Contributed to implementation work across frontend and backend components in an enterprise product setting.
- Supported debugging, feature delivery, and collaborative development workflows in a production-oriented team.
- Built a foundation in code reviews, release discipline, and team-based software engineering practices.