My foundation in engineering began in 1994, sparked by hardware experiments on the Commodore 64. Over the past three decades, that early curiosity has evolved into a career defined by the deep integration of hardware and software. I specialize in embedded systems, computer graphics, and compiler design, with a portfolio spanning industries such as telecommunications, manufacturing, agritech, fintech, and biometrics. In these sectors, I lead the development of low-level firmware, custom Linux distributions, and cloud-connected architectures across a wide array of MCUs and SoCs.
Parallel to my corporate work, I maintain a rigorous focus on analog and digital electronics, with a specialized interest in RF design, digital circuits, and restoration. I am particularly drawn to the intersection of electrical and mechanical engineering, which I explore by restoring vintage equipment - ranging from reel-to-reel players and test instruments to antique radio receivers. These projects are an exercise in precision and a tribute to the mechanical ingenuity of mid-century technology.
My technical philosophy is rooted in the open source and open hardware movements. I am a firm believer in transparency and community contribution; as such, I document my circuit designs and technical insights on my blog, GitHub, and SourceForge, and release all my electronic projects as open hardware at elect.lk.