I am an experienced AI/ML team lead and senior AI engineer specializing in developing cutting-edge AI systems, from custom diffusion models and large language models to enterprise-grade agentic workflows. I lead AI research initiatives, implement large-scale machine learning solutions, and develop production-ready AI applications. My expertise extends to multi-agent systems, custom model fine-tuning, and distributed AI architectures with strong experience in cloud deployment and orchestration. Currently, I lead on-site cross-functional AI/ML teams in Sri Lanka, architecting and implementing scalable AI systems using advanced orchestration frameworks, overseeing deployment of production AI applications on cloud infrastructure, and driving AI innovation in areas including diffusion models, transformer architectures, and speech synthesis. I also conduct specialized work in TTS, language generation, and GPU optimization, managing complex technical projects with a focus on financial services, enterprise systems, and conversational AI sectors.

Dhanuka Dissanayaka

I am an experienced AI/ML team lead and senior AI engineer specializing in developing cutting-edge AI systems, from custom diffusion models and large language models to enterprise-grade agentic workflows. I lead AI research initiatives, implement large-scale machine learning solutions, and develop production-ready AI applications. My expertise extends to multi-agent systems, custom model fine-tuning, and distributed AI architectures with strong experience in cloud deployment and orchestration. Currently, I lead on-site cross-functional AI/ML teams in Sri Lanka, architecting and implementing scalable AI systems using advanced orchestration frameworks, overseeing deployment of production AI applications on cloud infrastructure, and driving AI innovation in areas including diffusion models, transformer architectures, and speech synthesis. I also conduct specialized work in TTS, language generation, and GPU optimization, managing complex technical projects with a focus on financial services, enterprise systems, and conversational AI sectors.

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I am an experienced AI/ML team lead and senior AI engineer specializing in developing cutting-edge AI systems, from custom diffusion models and large language models to enterprise-grade agentic workflows. I lead AI research initiatives, implement large-scale machine learning solutions, and develop production-ready AI applications. My expertise extends to multi-agent systems, custom model fine-tuning, and distributed AI architectures with strong experience in cloud deployment and orchestration.

Currently, I lead on-site cross-functional AI/ML teams in Sri Lanka, architecting and implementing scalable AI systems using advanced orchestration frameworks, overseeing deployment of production AI applications on cloud infrastructure, and driving AI innovation in areas including diffusion models, transformer architectures, and speech synthesis. I also conduct specialized work in TTS, language generation, and GPU optimization, managing complex technical projects with a focus on financial services, enterprise systems, and conversational AI sectors.

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Language

Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
English
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Work Experience

AI/ML Team Lead at Olee AI LLC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led on-site in Sri Lanka cross-functional AI/ML teams to develop enterprise-grade AI solutions. Architected and implemented scalable AI systems using advanced orchestration frameworks. Oversaw deployment of production AI applications on cloud infrastructure. Developed and deployed custom AI models for specialized business applications. Implemented agentic workflows and multi-model AI systems, conducting cutting-edge research including diffusion models and transformer architectures for AI advancements.
AI/ML Team Lead & Senior AI Engineer at Olee AI LLC
April 30, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Experience developing custom diffusion models, large language models, and AI agentic systems for enterprise applications. Specialized in multi-agent orchestration, custom LLM fine-tuning, distributed AI architectures, and cloud-based deployments. Built advanced AI models tailored for financial services and conversational AI platforms. Managed AI research initiatives and led large-scale machine learning solution implementations.
Assistant IT Divisional Manager (Volunteer) at SEDS Pera
January 1, 2021 - August 23, 2025
Assisted in managing IT functions as a volunteer at SEDS Pera, supporting operations and technical initiatives.
AI/ML Team Lead at Olee AI LLC
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading cross-functional AI/ML teams in Sri Lanka to develop enterprise-grade AI solutions. Architecting and implementing scalable AI systems using advanced orchestration frameworks, overseeing deployment of production AI applications on cloud infrastructure, and managing complex technical projects. Developed and deployed custom AI models for specialized business applications, implemented advanced agentic workflows and multi-model AI systems, conducted research in cutting-edge AI technologies including diffusion models and transformer architectures.
AI/ML Team Lead (On-site Lead) at Olee AI LLC
April 1, 2025 - Present
Led on-site cross-functional AI/ML teams in developing enterprise-grade AI solutions. Designed and implemented scalable AI systems using advanced orchestration frameworks. Oversaw deployment of production AI applications on cloud infrastructure. Developed custom AI models, implemented agentic workflows, conducted research in advanced AI technologies such as diffusion models and transformer architectures.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Applied Science (Major - Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics) at University of Peradeniya
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma of Education, Computer Software Engineering at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Physical Sciences at Maliyadeva College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Applied Science (Major - Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics) at University of Peradeniya
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma of Education, Computer Software Engineering at ESOFT Metro Campus
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Physical Sciences at Maliyadeva College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Generative AI with Large Language Models
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Machine Learning in Production
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Build Basic Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Introduction to TensorFlow for AI, ML, and Deep Learning
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Deep Learning.AI
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Introduction to Data Engineering
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Machine Learning with Python
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Intro to ML: Image Processing
January 1, 2020 - August 23, 2025
Generative AI with Large Language Models
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Machine Learning in Production
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Build Basic Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Natural Language Processing in TensorFlow
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Convolutional Neural Networks in TensorFlow
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Introduction to TensorFlow for AI, ML, and Deep Learning
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Natural Language Processing with Classification and Vector Spaces
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Deep Learning .AI
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Introduction to Data Engineering
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Introduction to Deep Learning & Neural Networks with Keras
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Machine Learning with Python
January 1, 2024 - August 23, 2025
Intro to ML: Image Processing
January 1, 2020 - August 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment