Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Computing from Bournemouth University, United Kingdom - 2023

Graduated in 2023 with a Distinction pass. The modules I have studied were,

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data modelling and Analytics
  • Computer Vision

MSc in Computer Science from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka - 2021

Graduated in 2021 with a First-class GPA of 3.96. I was specialized in Data Science, Engineering, and Analytics. Following were the modules I studied.

Semester 1 : Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  • Advanced Databases
  • Information Retrieval
  • Data Science

Semester 2: May 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Data Mining
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Advanced Algorithms
  • Research Seminar

Semester 3 : Sep 2020 - Mar 2020

  • Neural Networks
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Statistical Inference
  • PG Dip Project

Semester 4: Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  • Software Architecture Concepts
  • Big Data Analytics Technologies
  • Performance Modelling and Analysis

Semester 5 : May 2020 - Aug 2020

  • MSc Research Project - Pump and Dump detection in Crypto currencies using Computer Vision.

BSc Engineering Honors degree from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka - 2015

Graduated in 2015, with a major in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the Department of Electronic and Telcommunication Engineering with a Second Class upper GPA of 3.53. Below is a list of the semesters I completed during the course, along with the modules I studied in this BSc Engineering (Honours) degree.

Semester 1 : Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Properties of Materials
  • Language Skill Enhancement I

Term A: Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Introductory Course in Life Saving
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Skills Development
  • Engineering in Context
  • Language Skill Enhancement II

Semester 2 : Aug 2010 - Nov 2011

  • Electronic Devives and Circuits
  • Introduction to Telecommunication
  • Laboratory Practice
  • Introduction to Computer Systems
  • Electronic Product Manufacturing Process
  • Communication Skills
  • Methods of Mathematics
  • Language Skill Enhancement III

Semester 3: Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Therory of Electricity
  • Analog Electronics
  • Digital electronics
  • Communication Systems
  • Signals and Systems
  • Robotics Design and Competition
  • Differencial Equations
  • Calculus
  • Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Modelling
  • Entrepreneurship Skill Development

Semester 4 : Oct 2012 - May 2013

  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Communications I
  • Electromangetics
  • Electronic Control Systems
  • Introduction to Biometidal Engneering
  • Field Visit
  • Presentation Skills
  • Electronic Design and Realization
  • Lienear Algebra
  • Discrete Mathematics

Semester 5: Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Computer Networks
  • Analog Circuit Design
  • Communications II
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Digital System Design
  • Fundamentals of Machine Vision and Image Processing
  • Robotics
  • Applied Statistics
  • Industrial Management and Marketing

Semester 6: Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  • 06 months Industrial Training at Radio network divisin of
    Sri Lanka Mobitel (Pvt) LTD
  • 3G and 4G Radio Network planning
  • Radio Network troubleshooting for customers

Semester 7: May 2014 - Sep 2014

  • Intelligent Systems
  • Advanced Electronics
  • Communications III
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Telecommunication Core Networks
  • Technical and Scientific Writing
  • Operational Research
  • Consumer and Industrial Marketing

Term C: Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Human Rights
  • Final Year research project

Semester 8: Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Final Year Project - Landslide Detection using a GEO Sensor Network
  • Broadcast Technologies
  • Radar And Navigation
  • Teletraffic Theory and Switching
  • Advance Digital System Laboratory
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Professional Ethics

GCE Advanced Level - Mathematics Stream from Rajapaksa Central College, Weeraketiya, Sri Lanka - 2009

I graduated in 2009, ranking 94th (top 5%) in Sri Lanka. The modules I studied are listed below.

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Mathematics (i.e Pure Mathematics and Appplied Mathematics)

Certifications

Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate in 2025

I have been able to learn and practice below skills including,

  • Building and managing scalable ETL pipelines
  • Working with Delta Lake for reliable and high-performance data storage
  • Applying Apache Spark for batch and streaming data processing
  • Optimizing queries and understanding the Lakehouse Architecture
  • Effectively using Databricks features such as Lakeflow, Delta Live tables(DLT), notebooks, Data Governance, Delta sharing, etc.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate in 2022 (currently expired)

I have gained hands-on experience in the following core AWS cloud skills:

  • Architecting secure and highly available cloud solutions aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • Designing scalable web applications using Auto Scaling, Load Balancing, and Route 53
  • Implementing secure VPC architectures with public and private subnet segmentation
  • Applying IAM least-privilege access principles and encryption best practices
  • Designing resilient systems with Multi-AZ failover and disaster recovery planning
  • Optimizing cloud costs through right-sizing and pricing model selection
  • Building decoupled and serverless architectures using SQS, SNS, and Lambda
  • Selecting optimal storage and database solutions based on performance and cost trade-offs