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Nikoya Samaranayake

@nikoyasamaranayake

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Enthusiastic machine learning engineer with a passion for innovation.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth, where I can apply my machine learning skills to impactful projects.

I am an undergraduate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, eager to apply my skills and grow in the field. My passion lies in working on diverse projects that deliver high-quality results while collaborating effectively with teams. As a skilled machine learning practitioner, I have a strong foundation in deep learning and computer vision.

During my internship at Senzmate AIot Intelligence, I developed a text extraction pipeline and optimized OCR workflows, demonstrating my ability to build robust end-to-end ML pipelines. I also created a computer vision system to identify unhealthy plant leaves, showcasing my expertise in real-time image processing and cloud integration.

My projects, including a Crop Disease and Pest Detection System and an Attendance Marking System using Face Recognition, highlight my commitment to leveraging technology for practical applications. I am excited to contribute to innovative solutions that make a difference in various industries.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Senzmate AIot Intelligence

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Worked on building a text extraction pipeline by annotating a custom dataset and fine-tuning the YOLOv8 model for accurate text detection. Additionally, fine-tuned PaddleOCR for text recognition tasks to improve accuracy on domain-specific data. Contributed to optimizing the end-to-end OCR workflow for enhanced performance on real-world images. Developed a computer vision system to identify unheal

Paddle OCR YOLOv8 PaddleOCR Computer Vision Machine Learning Pipelines AWS S3 Data Annotation Edge Computing Real Time Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Informatics Institute of Technology affiliated with Robert Gordon University

BSc (Hons), Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science. This program focuses on advanced topics in AI, data science, machine learning, and deep learning.

Lyceum International School Nugegoda

Cambridge International Advanced Level, Science

Completed Cambridge International Advanced Level examinations, achieving strong results with 1 A*, 1 A, and 1 B. This rigorous program provided a strong foundation in various academic subjects.

Lyceum International School Nugegoda

Cambridge International Ordinary Level, General Studies

Completed Cambridge International Ordinary Level examinations, achieving excellent results with 3 A*s, 3 As, and 1 B. This foundational education covered a broad range of subjects.