Lakshitha Vimuth

Bio-Medical Researcher / Machine Learning Engineer

About Me

Hi, I’m Lakshitha Vimuth, an experienced Machine Learning Engineer and Researcher with a passion for solving real-world problems using AI-driven innovations. I have a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and specialize in developing and deploying AI and ML solutions in real-world environments.

I thrive on collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to build data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and create impactful business outcomes. My expertise spans AI-powered healthcare innovations, predictive analytics for IoT applications, and natural language processing (NLP).

I am most skilled in:

AI & ML Development: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, FastAPI, LangChain

LLMs & NLP : Hugging Face Transformers, OpenAI APIs, LangChain

MLOps: CI/CD pipelines, Model Deployment, FastAPI, TensorFlow Serving

AI in Healthcare: Medical Document Summarization, AI-driven Diagnostics

Generative AI: Text, Image & Speech Generation with OpenAI & Stability AI

Real-time AI Solutions: AI for IoT, Predictive Analytics, Edge Computing

Experience

IoT Engineer

Sparklo General Machinery LLC - UAE

May 2023 - Present

AI/ML Integration in IoT:

✔ Built real-time AI pipelines for IoT sensor data analytics, reducing equipment failures by 40%.

✔ Integrated Hugging Face models for anomaly detection in industrial networks.

Data-Driven IoT Analytics:

✔ Applied ML models for real-time IoT sensor data analysis, enhancing decision-making and predictive maintenance.

Generative AI for Business Automation:

✔ Developed AI-powered chatbots using LangChain + OpenAI to automate customer support.

✔ Designed AI-driven workflow automation, reducing manual workload by 60%.

Custom IoT Solutions:

✔ Directed on-site evaluations and crafted AI-powered IoT solutions tailored to client specifications, boosting operational efficiency and achieving a 120% surge in market demand.

Innovation and Scalability:

✔ Developed scalable AI-integrated IoT frameworks, accommodating increased data and complexity, and spearheaded continuous tech advancements.

MLOps & AI Model Deployment:

✔ Deployed AI models on AWS, Azure, using FastAPI & TensorFlow Serving.

✔ Built CI/CD pipelines for continuous AI model updates and monitoring.

Research Assistant and Demonstrator

South Eastern University - Sri Lanka

December 2021 - January 2023

Research and Development:

✔ Fine-tuned BERT, BioBERT, and GPT-based models for medical document summarization.

✔ Developed NLP-based clinical decision-support systems for automated diagnosis.

Experimental Design and Analysis:

✔ Designed and executed complex experiments, employing statistical analysis and ML algorithms to validate hypotheses and interpret data, driving forward scientific understanding.

Technical Demonstrations:

✔ Led practical demonstrations and workshops for AI and ML, simplifying complex concepts for students and enhancing their hands-on skills in Python, Java, R, and C++.

AI for Medical Imaging & Diagnostics:

✔ Created AI-powered lung cancer detection models achieving 98% accuracy.

✔ Applied GANs & Transformers for CT scan image enhancement & segmentation.

Educational Support:

✔ Provided comprehensive academic support to students, including tutoring, feedback on assignments, and guidance on project work, ensuring a deep understanding of subject matter and application.

Innovative Teaching Methods:

✔ Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods and materials, including interactive digital content and simulation exercises, to engage students and improve learning outcomes.

Laboratory Management:

✔ Oversaw the maintenance and operation of research and teaching laboratories, ensuring the availability of up-to-date equipment and compliance with safety standards.

Conference Participation and Networking:

✔ Actively participated in academic conferences and seminars, presenting findings and networking with peers, contributing to a vibrant academic community, and staying abreast of industry trends.

Machine Learning Engineer - Intern

Analog Inference - USA

May 2021 - December 2021

AI Optimization for Edge Devices:

✔ Built lightweight ML models for low-power edge computing, increasing efficiency by 500%. ✔ Used TensorRT & ONNX to optimize AI inference on IoT & embedded devices.

LLMs & Conversational AI:

✔ Experimented with GPT-based models for voice assistants and customer support chatbots.

AI Model Deployment & Scaling:

✔ Deployed ML models using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS Lambda, ensuring scalability and cost efficiency.

Education

Master of Science in Artificial Inteligence

University of Moratuwa

2024 - 2025

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

2016 - 2024

Projects

LLM-based Medical Document Summarization (BERT, Hugging Face)

2022

The project can involve the development of a computer vision system that uses machine learning algorithms and image processing techniques to identify medicinal plants and detect fungal diseases on their leaves. The system can be trained on a dataset of images of different medicinal plants and their corresponding fungal diseases to learn the visual patterns and characteristics of each.

Predictive Modeling of Air Quality Index (AQI) using Temporal and Meteorological Data

2021

The project can involve the development of a machine learning model that uses temporal and meteorological data to predict the Air Quality Index (AQI) for a particular location. The project can also involve the use of advanced machine learning algorithms such as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks and Gradient Boosting Machines (GBMs) to improve the accuracy of the prediction and handle the complexity of temporal data.

Security Gate automation with Automated license plate recognition (ALPR)

2019

The project was done as a mini-project at the University. The project aimed to replace the manual gate system with an automated one. A license plate recognition system was developed using YOLO and CNN. The system was tested with a small-scale prototype. Used YOLO and CNN to detect and recognize license plates.Developed a small-scale prototype to simulate the process. Developed a Flask web app on Heroku to interact with the system.

Real-time Attendance Management System using Firebase Realtime Database and Authentication

2019

The project can involve the creation of a web or mobile application that enables organizations to track the attendance of their employees or students in real-time. The application can include features such as automatic marking of attendance based on location or time, real-time monitoring of attendance records, and integration with payroll or academic systems.

Publications

Lung Cancer Detection and Prediction of Cancer Stages Using Image Processing

MIBEC 2021 2nd Malaysian International Biomedical Engineering Conference

The objective of this initiative was to design and implement a sophisticated model capable of detecting lung cancer through the analysis of computed tomography (CT) scan images. The project’s cornerstone was the development of an algorithm that not only identifies the presence of lung cancer with a high degree of accuracy but also categorizes its progression into specific stages. This endeavor involved intricate image processing techniques and advanced machine learning algorithms to ensure precise diagnostics, ultimately contributing to early detection and personalized treatment strategies.