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Pasan Chamikara

@pasanchamikara

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Platform Engineer with expertise in MLOps and DevSecOps.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can apply my skills in MLOps and DevSecOps to drive impactful projects.

I am a dedicated Platform Engineer specializing in MLOps and DevSecOps, with a strong academic background in Data Science and Cyber Security. My journey has equipped me with the skills to lead and innovate in complex environments, focusing on enhancing security practices and deployment strategies.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed development and deployment practices at Athlan Technologies, where I implemented MLOps and led the architecture of client platforms. My experience as a Senior Software Support Engineer at Intuition Machines allowed me to troubleshoot and customize ML user verification models, further honing my problem-solving skills.

With certifications in Kubernetes and AWS, I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive efficiency and security in platform development. I am eager to contribute my expertise to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead Engineer

Current

Athlan Technologies

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Led the organization's development and deployment practices, focusing on MLOps and R&D with LLMOps. Spearheaded the architecting of client platforms and the implementation of security practices, including open-source integrations.

MLOps LLMOps DevSecOps Platform Architecture Open Source Integration Deployment

Current

Freelancer

Current

Freelancer

Oct 2014 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Provided services in digital forensics, security integrations, and open-source platform development through platforms like Fiverr and Upwork. Managed multiple projects and delivered solutions to diverse clients.

Digital Forensics Open Source Development Project Management Client Communication

Senior Software Support Engineer

Intuition Machines

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Provided critical support to clients, assisting them in troubleshooting their hCaptcha implementations and customizations. Ensured smooth operation and effective integration of the ML user verification model.

Troubleshooting Software Integration Machine Learning Problem Solving

Senior External Consultant - DevSecOps

Scybers

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Contributed to the enhancement of security pipelines by working on open-source security integrations. Played a key role in improving the overall security posture of the organization's systems.

DevSecOps Open Source Security Pipeline Security System Integration Cybersecurity Consulting

Platform Engineer, Application Support Engineer – L3

Engine Yard

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Progressed from L1 to L3 support, eventually becoming a Platform Engineer, acting as the SME for the Volumes Feature in EYK Platform. Developed features and fixed bugs for their K8saaS platform, utilizing Helm charts, Grafana, and ELK for monitoring operations.

Kubernetes Helm Grafana ELK Terraform Chef Platform Engineering DevOps

Software Engineer – R&D

Microdeck

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Contributed to building organizational pipelines and managed projects within the R&D department. Focused on streamlining development processes and ensuring efficient project delivery.

Project Management Pipeline Development Software Engineering Process Improvement

Software Engineer

Vevro

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Engaged in chatbot development and enhanced DevOps pipelines to improve efficiency and automation. Contributed to the overall software development lifecycle.

Chatbot Development DevOps Software Development

Intern – Information Security

Sri Lanka CERT | CC

Aug 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)

Conducted VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) and handled security incidents. Developed internal tools for incident handling, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity efforts.

VAPT Information Security Cybersecurity Network Security

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Moratuwa

Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Pursued a Master's degree focusing on Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, and Data Visualization. Conducted Masters Research on Deep Q-Learning based Honeypot Adaptation Enhancements using Gymnasium, Pytorch, and Opencanary.

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

Bachelor of Science Hons in IT, Cyber Security

Grade: Cumulative GPA: 3.03/4.0, Weighted GPA: 3.15/4.0

Completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in IT with a specialization in Cyber Security. Coursework included Digital Forensics, Secure Software Engineering, and Secure Systems Engineering. Final year research was published at an IEEE conference.