Savindu Bhashitha Wannigama

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About Me

I am a Computer Engineer passionate about Machine Learning, AI Research, and Software Engineering. My work includes Deep Learning, Algorithmic Programming, and Computer Network Systems. I enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to open-source projects.

💡 Explore my research, projects, and experience below!

📚 Recent Highlights

March 4, 2025: My AAAI research paper on 3D Semantic Occupancy Prediction was presented by Mr. Gihan Jayatilaka at the AAAI Workshop on Machine Learning for Autonomous Driving in Philadelphia, USA. The work received the Best Paper award for its novel approach to spatiotemporal representation and its impact on autonomous driving research.
December 18, 2024: Received acceptance for my AAAI paper titled “A Spatiotemporal Approach to Tri‑Perspective Representation for 3D Semantic Occupancy Prediction,” contributing novel insights into deep learning applications in autonomous driving.
August 22, 2024: Awarded the prestigious University Gold Medal for Best All-Round Student at the University of Peradeniya General Convocation 2023, recognizing excellence in both academic and extracurricular achievements among 400+ students in the Faculty of Engineering.
June 4, 2024: My IEEE WoWMoM research paper on behavioral transparency of IoT protocols was presented by Prof. Hassan Habibi Gharakheili at the IEEE WoWMoM Workshop on Smart Computing for Smart Cities (SC2) in Perth, Australia. The study addresses security concerns in networked assets and IoT communications.
April 3, 2024: Received acceptance for my IEEE WoWMoM paper titled “Unveiling Behavioral Transparency of Protocols Communicated by IoT Networked Assets,” marking a significant milestone in my research on cybersecurity and smart computing.

📖 Publications

A Spatiotemporal Approach to Tri‑Perspective Representation for 3D Semantic Occupancy Prediction
- AAAI Workshop on Machine Learning for Autonomous Driving, 2025
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Unveiling Behavioral Transparency of Protocols Communicated by IoT Networked Assets
- IEEE WoWMoM Workshop on Smart Computing for Smart Cities (SC2), 2024
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🎓 Education

B.Sc. Engineering (Hons) in Computer Engineering – University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Jan 2019 – Dec 2023)
- GPA: 3.95/4.0 | First Class Honors | University Gold Medal (Best All-Rounder)
- Activities and Societies:
  - Represented the university at SLUG (Sri Lanka University Games) – 2019, 2023
  - Represented the university at Inter-University Games – 2020, 2022
G.C.E. Advanced Level in Physical Sciences – Trinity College Kandy (Jan 2007 – Aug 2017)
- Grade: Z-Score: 2.6383 | National Rank: 06 | Provincial Rank: 01

💼 Work Experience

Teaching Assistant, University of Peradeniya (Jan 2025 – Present)
- Conducted lab sessions, graded coursework, and mentored students in Computer Engineering courses.
Research and Development Engineer, CodeGen International (Feb 2024 – Jan 2025)
- Developed AI-powered Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to optimize document retrieval.
- Designed zero-shot intent classifiers and GPT-based AI models for context-aware automation.
- Deployed AI models on GPU-accelerated cloud infrastructure using Docker and CUDA.
Research Intern, CyAmast (Dec 2022 – Jun 2023)
- Developed deterministic AI models for network security analytics.
- Published a peer-reviewed IEEE research paper on passive network data analysis.

I have more to share and will keep updating this site as I find time!