My passion for engineering and data drives my innovative problem-solving and analytical mindset. Through formal and self-directed learning, I’ve honed my skills and am committed to continuous improvement. My ability to view challenges from fresh perspectives sets me apart, enabling me to find creative solutions. I am eager to contribute to advancements in technology.

Evans Weerawardene

My passion for engineering and data drives my innovative problem-solving and analytical mindset. Through formal and self-directed learning, I’ve honed my skills and am committed to continuous improvement. My ability to view challenges from fresh perspectives sets me apart, enabling me to find creative solutions. I am eager to contribute to advancements in technology.

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My passion for engineering and data drives my innovative problem-solving and analytical mindset. Through formal and self-directed learning, I’ve honed my skills and am committed to continuous improvement. My ability to view challenges from fresh perspectives sets me apart, enabling me to find creative solutions. I am eager to contribute to advancements in technology.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Assistant at Faculty of Computing, SLIIT Colombo
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Conducted research on reinforcement learning algorithms for mUAV systems. Conducted systematic literature reviews (SLRs) for the project ’Path Planning and Task Assignment of mUAVs using Reinforcement Learning’.
Project Team Member at Office for Overseas Sri Lankan Affairs (OOSLA) Colombo
March 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Contributed to the project ’Introduction of AI to the education system of Sri Lanka’. Conducted research and developed policies and methods for AI integration in the Sri Lankan education system. Developed training material to educate school teachers on the use of AI.
Mechatronics Engineering Intern at MAS Intimates Colombo
March 31, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Designed and implemented electrical control systems. Involved in designing an Industrial PCB and creating CAD models. Gained knowledge in microcontroller prototyping, circuit designing, PCB design using Eagle, and CAD using SolidWorks.

Education

B.Sc. (Hons) at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2024

Qualifications

Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning, University of Alberta, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, Vanderbilt University, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025
Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra, Imperial College of London, Coursera
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Manufacturing, Government, Software & Internet