// Hello, World!
I'm Janith Wanasinghe
Computer Engineering undergraduate at the University of Peradeniya, focused on Explainable AI, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and cybersecurity - also a compere & musician.
// Hello, World!
Computer Engineering undergraduate at the University of Peradeniya, focused on Explainable AI, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and cybersecurity - also a compere & musician.
I'm an undergraduate in the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Focused on the interpretability and practical deployment of Deep Learning models, my research experience involves developing Explainable AI (XAI) frameworks that provide human-readable reasons for model decisions, specifically within Zero-Trust network environments.
Beyond networking, I apply Computer Vision to scientific challenges in Agriculture, such as automated plant phenotyping. I combine a strong mathematical foundation with an adversarial mindset developed as a national CTF finalist to build AI systems that are both transparent and robust.
Outside the STEM work, I'm an active compere & announcer-hosting 10+ events and an occassional musician who plays saxophone and guitar.
Research Member in developing a Zero-Trust pipeline that classifies encrypted network traffic without decryption using deep learning models. Integrating XAI methods (SHAP, LIME) to provide human-readable interpretability for each anomaly detection decision, enabling transparent and accountable network security.
Research Member building a multi-camera rail system that performs CNN-based Leaf Area Index (LAI) estimation for automated plant phenotyping. Applying Computer Vision techniques to agricultural research challenges for real-time, non-destructive crop analysis.
2025 • C#, Unity, Photon Engine, ESP32, MPU6050
Led a 5-member team building a VR golf game with real-time multiplayer. Implemented Photon networking & Photon Voice 2 for lobby/matchmaking and in-game voice chat. Designed the Kalman-filtered ESP32–MPU6050 motion controller pipeline for real-time swing detection and built core VR interaction with XR Interaction Toolkit.
2026 • 24-Hour Hackathon • React, Spring Boot, Kafka, MySQL, Redis
Built a secure Electronic Health Records platform in a 24-hour hackathon. Developed the React frontend, established API connectivity between frontend & Spring Boot microservices, and authored integration tests for end-to-end validation.
2025 • Python, OpenCV, CNN, U-Net
Project lead for a team of 5 developing a CNN + U-Net architecture trained on CIE LAB color space to predict chrominance channels from luminance input. Automated realistic colorization of grayscale photographs.
2025 • Arduino, C++
Led a 5-member team to create a physical, hardware-based visualization tool that demonstrates how a perceptron updates its weights and makes binary decisions - bridging ML theory and hands-on learning with LEDs & microcontrollers.
2023–2024 • Spring Boot, Flutter, JWT
Developed a teledentistry platform deployed in Sri Lankan government hospitals. Wrote API documentation, conducted code reviews, and contributed to the Spring Boot backend with JWT-based authentication.
2023 • C, Algorithms, Graph Theory
Implemented and benchmarked classic pathfinding using flood filling algorithm, optimizing for performance and memory efficiency across varying obstacle densities.
1st place in the CTF section and Top 10 Overall finalists as Team K3rnel_pan1c at Genzipher 1.0 (CSSL GenZ UCSC).
2026One of 5 selected from the Faculty of Engineering for the Annual Cyber Security Summit, organized by CICRA campus.
2024, 2025Medusa 2.0 CTF (SLIIT): Final 25 • CodeFest CTF (UoM): 17th Place
2025HackDoze 1.0: 5th Place (All-Island) • Coders 11.0v: 27th Place
2022, 2024Teaching assistant for CO323 (Computer Communication Networks II), CO1010, and GP106 (Computing). Guide junior students through lab sessions, assist with assignments, and support lecture content delivery.
Curated ICPC-style competitive programming challenges for HackerRank and DOMjudge platforms. Served as Live Stream Compere for the first Sri Lankan ICPC Regional Contest.
Managed financial operations for the student literary and arts association, contributing to arts and culture activities.
Snapshots from hackathons and competitive programming events.
1st Place in CTF Section & Top 10 Overall Finalists at Genzipher 1.0 (CSSL GenZ UCSC). (Team K3rnel_Pan!c with Kamesh Chanuka, Tharindu Mapagedara, Janidu Iroshan Ranawaka)
17th Place out of 80+ teams at CodeFest CTF organized by the SLIIT, Malambe, Sri Lanka. (Team K3rnel_Pan!c with Kamesh Chanuka, Tharindu Mapagedara, Janidu Iroshan Ranawaka)
27th Place as Team Minions (with Devin Hasnaka and Ravindu Pathirage) in this intense competitive programming contest organized by ACES (Associtaion of Computer Engineering Students), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Selected to represent the Faculty at prestigious national and industry events.
Highlights from events I've hosted across university and beyond. I am humbled by the opportunity to share my voice and connect with audiences.
Live Stream Compere for the first-ever Sri Lankan ICPC Regional Contest, organized by ACES.
Compere for AeroDay - the orientation program of AeroClub (AeroGenZ) of University of Peradeniya to the immediate junior batch.
Compere for Ayubo Senka - ආයුබෝ සෙන්කා (2024), Installation Ceremony of the Leo Club of the University of Peradeniya.
Compere for the PeraBeats Aurudu celebration organized by PeraBeats club of University of Peradeniya.
Compere for the Holy Rangoli event - organized by the Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya.
Compere for the department's annual junior batch welcome ceremony.
Compere for "Kethaswara 2024" (කේත>ස්වර) - the annual Musical Evening organized by Department of Computer Engineering University of Peradeniya.
Compere for the 18th Installation Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of the University of Peradeniya.
Compere for the "Wasanthaye Aga" (වසන්තයේ අග 2024) musical show, organized by the Students' Union of University of Peradeniya.
Performing saxophone, guitar, and vocals across university events.
Saxophone and vocal performances at Sandwani - a musical evening organized by Vibhava Literary Association.
Saxophone performance at "Kethaswara 2024" (කේත>ස්වර) - the annual Musical Evening organized by Department of Computer Engineering University of Peradeniya.
Guitar and vocal performances at Rajarata Sajje - a collaborative musical evening organized by the Rotaract club of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka and Vibhava Literary Assocation of University of Peradeniya.
Vocal performance at the Wasanthaye Aga 2024. After being a compere for the event, I was fortunate to perform with vocals during this lovely evening.
I create educational math content on YouTube, breaking down complex problems and concepts in an accessible way.
Solving an a diophantine mathematical problem step by step.
Making complex mathematical concepts easier to understand in Sinhalese.
Feel free to reach out for collaborations, opportunities, or just to say hi!
Kegalle, Sri Lanka