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Sonal Dissanayake

@sonaldissanayake

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Telecommunications engineering student skilled in IoT, networking, and embedded systems.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an early-career engineering role in telecommunications, IoT, or embedded systems where I can apply hands-on technical skills, participate in field testing and network planning, and grow through mentorship in a collaborative environment.

I am a motivated Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (Hons.) student at SLTC University with hands‑on experience in telecommunications projects, regulatory internships, and technical competitions. I have contributed to the Gamata Sannivedanaya Telecommunications Project, conducted drive tests and coverage projections using Atoll and QGIS, and completed an internship at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka assisting with compliance audits.

My project work includes IoT-based monitoring systems, an automated digital door-lock using PIC16F877A, a hospital management system in Java, and several automation and embedded systems projects. I am proficient with tools such as Proteus, NI Multisim, Cisco Packet Tracer, Atoll, QGIS, MQTT, and familiar with programming in C, C++, Python, MATLAB, HTML, PHP and MySQL.

I bring leadership and teamwork experience from IEEE and AIESEC roles, strong communication skills in English and Sinhala, and a practical, learning-focused approach. I seek opportunities to apply my networking, IoT and embedded systems skills in roles that offer growth and impactful technical work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Undergraduate Researcher

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SLTC University

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Pursuing BSc (Hons.) in Electronics and Telecommunications, conducted coverage projections and drive tests, participated in IEEE projects and student leadership as IES secretary.

Networking QGIS Proteus NI Multisim Cisco Packet Tracer Team Leadership

Telecommunications Intern

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024 (8 months)

Assisted the Compliance Department with audits and regulatory tasks, conducted drive tests and coverage projections using Atoll and QGIS, and supported the Gamata Sannivedanaya telecommunications project.

Regulatory Compliance QGIS Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SLTC Research University

Bachelor of Science (Hons.), Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

2021 -

Grade: 3.61/4.00 (CGPA as of 7th semester)

Activities and societies: Volunteer on IEEE projects (Circuito'21, Knowledge Hub Phase 4.0); Secretary, IES Executive Committee of IEEE Student Branch; team leader for AIESEC OGV; participated in Gamata Sannivedanaya telecommunications project.

Pursuing a BSc (Hons.) in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering with coursework and practical experience in networking, wireless communications, and drive tests; participated in university and IEEE projects and trainings.