Speaking

Moving up the stack

Spoke at the association's inaugural session about reframing anxiety over AI and the future of software into a forward-looking plan for building strong foundations, contributing to open source, working effectively with agents, and shipping useful software for real users.

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AI on the Cloud: Opportunities and Challenges for Early Developers

Joined a panel discussion exploring the opportunities cloud-based AI creates for early-career developers, along with the technical and professional challenges they need to navigate.

Building Resilient AI: Architecture Strategies for Mission-Critical Deployments

Explored architecture strategies for mission-critical deployments of foundation models on the AWS cloud with a focus on resilience at the AWS Community Day 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Re-writing the Rules: Influence of AI on Engineering & Scrum

Presented on the transformation of development teams through AI adoption, exploring the concept of 'AI-Augmented Teams' and how AI reshapes traditional Scrum roles. Discussed strategies for redefining value and adapting key metrics in AI-enhanced workflows.

Future of AI and Applications in Customer Operations

Participated in an expert panel discussion exploring the evolution of AI, reinforcement learning, and emerging quantum computing applications and use cases for customer operations. Shared insights alongside Tim Budden, with moderation by Dilanka Kalutota.

Contributing to Free and Open Source Software

Explored both the practical path into free and open source software and the deeper reasons to take part. Encouraged aspiring contributors to start now, and how to get started.

IEEE Sri Lanka Robotics Meetup

Led expert discussions on robotics and the future of work featuring distinguished academics and industry leaders, including Prof. Chandimal Jayawardena, Mr. Indika Kulatunga, and Dr. Buddika Jayasekara.

Artificial Intelligence for a Smart World

Delivered expert perspectives at a specialized industry forum exploring AI applications and their societal impacts.

Inaugural IEEE Sri Lanka Robotics Meetup

Participated in Sri Lanka's inaugural IEEE Robotics Meetup, as part of a panel discussion on underwater and aerial robotics, IoT integration, and automation technologies alongside distinguished panelists including faculty from the University of Moratuwa. The event established a platform for knowledge exchange between industry professionals and academic researchers, exploring commercial applications of robotics for economic advancement in Sri Lanka.

Mobile Technology Trends, Opportunities & Challenges

Delivered insights on the transformative impact of mobile technology adoption, exploring emerging user experience paradigms and future innovation opportunities in the smartphone era.

GUI Programming with Perl / GTK

Conducted an introductory session on developing graphical user interfaces using Perl and GTK at FOSS-ed for Hackers, promoting free and open source software principles.