Ravindi De Silva
Melbourne
Summary
Software Engineering professional with a strong research background, consistently contributing to innovative project development and technological advancement. Proficient in software design, programming, AI/ML techniques, data-driven application development,. Skilled in translating complex technical concepts into practical implementations, with a proven track record of applying cutting-edge research to solve real-world problems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineering Researcher
Deakin University, Faculty of IT
07.2022 - Current
- Led the design, development, and evaluation of the AI-driven ACOCA-G framework for IoT middleware, incorporating semantic modeling and machine learning techniques for intelligent context query generation.
- Performed comprehensive evaluation using real-world use cases and large-scale IoT datasets, applying advanced data analysis to assess scalability and efficiency.
- Delivered technical contributions through publications and presentations at leading research venues.
Senior Software Engineer
IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Led the design, development, and issue resolution for core Supply Chain functionalities in IFS Aurena, a major enterprise software release.
- Enhanced software functionality by performing root cause analysis, resolving technical issues, and developing new features across multiple modules.
- Developed scalable, maintainable solutions using Agile practices, incorporating thorough unit and integration testing, and contributed to continuous code improvements.
- Collaborated across teams to maintain code quality, mentored junior developers, and improved development processes.
IT Lecturer (Part-time)
International College of Business and Technology
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Independently create a curriculum for Computational Intelligence, Knowledge Systems (4-6 hours a week) and teach for undergraduate students in ICBT
- Mentor students on final year projects and assess their grades based on the project performance
Software Engineer Intern
WSO2
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Conduct technical root cause analysis of various issues in existing feature and issue tracking system of the organization (Redmine and JIRA).
- Integrate existing software products in WSO2 and get incompatible platforms to work together.
- Learned and applied industry-standard software development practices during internship.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Information Technology
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC12-2025
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Information Technology
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka05.2017
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, C, C#, JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS
- Software Engineering: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures & Algorithms, Design Patterns, REST APIs, Agile/Scrum methodologies, Code Optimization, Unit Testing, Integration Testing
- AI & Machine Learning Skills: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, OpenCV, YOLO, Detectron2, GPT models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Few-shot Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Transformers, Self-Supervised Learning, Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab, MLflow
- Database Technologies: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB
- Data and Analytics: Pandas, NumPy, MATLAB (with Toolboxes), Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Data Interpolation, Anaconda, Excel
- Knowledge & Semantic Tech: RDF, OWL, JSON-LD, SPARQL, Linked Data, Ontology Design, Neo4j, GraphDB, Protege
- Middleware & Integration: REST APIs, API Integration, Cross-platform Interoperability
- Version Control & DevOps: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- System Design & Architecture: Layered Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, Scalable & Maintainable System Design, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker
- Collaboration & Project Management: Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, Team Coordination, Mentoring Junior Developers
- Soft Skills: Problem-solving, effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, adaptability, time management, critical thinking, mentoring, and continuous learning
Certification
- Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer (OCPJP) (Marks - 100) 2015
- Completed PHP–MySQL Web Development Professional Development- Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) with Merit pass 2015
Timeline
Software Engineering Researcher
Deakin University, Faculty of IT
07.2022 - Current
IT Lecturer (Part-time)
International College of Business and Technology
08.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Software Engineer
IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2021
Software Engineer Intern
WSO2
03.2016 - 08.2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Information Technology
Deakin University
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Information Technology
University of Moratuwa
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