Academic CV

Research, publications, and academic background

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science (In Progress)
University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka
Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka
Graduated with Honors

Research Interests

  • Observability in Distributed Systems: Research into tracing, metrics, and logging strategies for modern cloud-native applications
  • AI/ML for Operations: Applying machine learning techniques to infrastructure management and incident prediction
  • IoT and Edge Computing: Observability solutions for IoT devices and edge computing environments
  • Agrotech Solutions: Application of AI/ML in agricultural technology

Publications

Journal Papers

AI-Driven Heart Disease Prevention and Monitoring System
IEEE Journal - AI/ML Applications in Healthcare and Agrotech
Published 2024

This research presents a comprehensive system for heart disease prevention and monitoring using machine learning algorithms. The system integrates IoT sensors, real-time data analysis, and predictive modeling to provide early warnings and personalized health recommendations.

Academic Projects

PhD Research Proposal (In Progress)

Topic: Comprehensive Observability Framework for Cloud-Native Applications
Investigating advanced tracing methodologies and automated observability patterns for microservices architectures.

Heart Disease Monitoring System

Research project combining IoT sensors, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure to create a real-time health monitoring platform.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Research Methodology & Academic Writing
  • Data Analysis & Statistical Modeling
  • Machine Learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
  • Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Observability Tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)

Programming Languages

  • Python, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Bash/Shell Scripting
  • SQL

Certifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (2024)
  • Various online courses and professional development programs

Contact

For academic inquiries, research collaboration, or speaking opportunities:
Email: contact@r.dolawatta.com
Location: Sri Lanka