Pawan Perera
Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
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I am a dedicated AI/ML Engineer with a passion for creating scalable and efficient AI and ML applications. My expertise extends to being a Backend Developer, specializing in the development of RESTful APIs and microservices. I am proficient in a diverse range of technologies and tools, and I thrive on tackling complex challenges in AI, ML, and Full Stack Development to deliver innovative solutions.
Projects
AI powered Face Recognition System
Utilizing OpenCV for face landmark detection and Firebase for data management. Facial features are identified ...
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Education & Research Platform backend
It also supports robust session management with cookies and is hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for scala...
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My own Python CLI for integrate AI tools for projects
Now available on PyPI, designed to empower developers to integrate AI tools seamlessly into their production e...
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Song Listing Base on Emotion Application
Using a custom scraping bot, I gather song lyrics from the web and employ the OpenAI API for initial sentiment...
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Server Actions in NextJS 14 demostartion
How Server Actions can significantly enhance efficiency by reducing client-side rendering workloads. This appr...
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Agentic System running as a Microservice
The system integrates a vector database for efficient querying and incorporates tools like web scraping and su...
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- React, NextJs
- FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, Express, Django
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Firebase
- RESTful APIs and Microservices
- AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud
Awards & Winnings
Champions of the 2024 Intellihack Next Gen Hackathon
IntelliHack is the first-ever Machine Learning hackathon in Sri Lanka. This is one of the year’s most anticipa...
Finalists of the 2023 Intellihack 3.0 Hackathon
IntelliHack is the first-ever Machine Learning hackathon in Sri Lanka. This is one of the year’s most anticipa...
Volunteer of the month - December 2023
IEEE computer Society Sri Lankan Chapter. Glad to be recognized as the Volunteer of the month for December 202...
Finalists of the 2022 JuniorHack Hackathon
JuniorHack is a hackathon for 1st undergraduates in University of Kelaniya organized by the Software Engineeri...
Runners up of the Genesiz'24 Hackathon
Genesiz'24 is a hackathon organized by Sir John Kothalawala Defence University. We were able to secure the 1st...
Experience
2023 - present
Co-Founder
SONULO TECHNOLOGIES (PVT) LTDCo-founded a technology startup focused on developing innovative web, AI and Machine Learning applications. Managed a team of developers and designers to deliver high-quality products.
2024 - Present
Vice Chairperson
IEEE Computer Society Chapter, University of KelaniyaVice Chairperson of IEEE Computer Society Chapter, University of Kelaniya. I have been working as a volunteer for the past 2 years and it's a great pleasure to be recognized for my hard work and dedication.
2022 - present
FreeLancer
FreeLancer AI and Machine Learning projects. Helped clients develop custom web applications and AI solutions. Managed databases and implemented data storage solutions using Postgres.
2020 - present
Computer Science Undergraduate, Researcher
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰Full time Computer Science Undergraduate, Researcher at University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. I have been working on various research projects related to AI and Machine Learning.
Articles
Exploring Genetic Algorithms
Discover how Genetic Algorithms, inspired by the principles of natural selection, are revolutionizing problem-...
Understanding Virtualization and Its Types
Dive into the world of virtualization, a technology that enables efficient use of resources by creating multip...
The Versatile Programming Language Transforming IT Domains
Python's simplicity and power make it a go-to programming language across various IT domains, from web develop...
Understanding AI Agentic Systems in LangChain and Function Calling
Discover how AI agentic systems in LangChain enhance the capabilities of language models through function call...
Exploring Cloud Computing
Uncover the transformative potential of cloud computing, a technology that is revolutionizing how businesses o...