ABOUT

Introduction

Shakila Praveen Rathnayake

Robotics Engineer

> Bio

I am interested in AI and robotics research and development. I focus mainly on the software side, with experience in middlewares like ROS 2 and its ecosystem, including SLAM Toolbox, Nav2, localization, and path planning using Python and a bit of C++.

My background also covers embedded systems, communication protocols, and RTOS, alongside CAD work in SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD, and circuit simulation in Proteus. I don’t limit myself to a specific stack. I am always ready to research and explore new tools because in robotics, the same solution rarely works for every problem.

> Experience

Robotics Related Freelancer

Self-Employed | 2024 - Present

Developing custom robotics solutions for international clients using IoT, ROS2, Embedded Systems, Machine Vision, Machine Learning, Localization, and Path Planning.

> Education

B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering

Open University of Sri Lanka | Undergraduate

Coursework Completed (Pending Industrial Training)

G.C.E. Advanced Level (Physical Stream)

St. Thomas College, Matale | Passed

SKILLS

ROS 2 Nav2 C++ Python SLAM Path Planning Computer Vision Machine Learning FreeRTOS Linux Deep Learning

TOOLS

SolidWorks Gazebo MATLAB Simulink Proteus AutoCAD Git PlatformIO

HARDWARE

Arduino ESP32 Raspberry Pi NVIDIA Jetson LiDAR Electronics