👋 Hello, I am
Asitha Samarasinghe
🔧 Engineering, Electronics & Manufacturing
With a foundation in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (Engineers Australia Accredited), I’ve built a diverse technical career across the electronics and manufacturing industries.
My experience includes:
- 🔬 Hardware & embedded system design/testing at Synopsys (USA)
- 🛡️ Security systems QA at Inner Range (Australia)
- 🔩 Electrical/mechanical system assembly at AL-KO (Australia)
- 📡 Licensed NBN technician with ACMA Open Cable Licence
💻 IT Infrastructure, Networking & Support
I bring solid experience across data centre operations, IT helpdesk support, and network engineering.
Career highlights include:
- 🏢 Field Engineer at XnetIT supporting mission-critical data centre infrastructure
- 🧑💻 Helpdesk support at Aleeta IT for Microsoft 365 and end-user troubleshooting
- 🎓 Certified with CCNA and ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Experience
Electronics
Synopsys Inc., Sri Lanka
Electronics Engineer
- Developed embedded designs for hardware platform validation.
- Developed a machine vision coprocessor for edge applications with runtime reconfigurability on a Zynq 7000 SoC, processing 1080p videos at 60 fps, optimizing computational efficiency and power consumption for surveillance and autonomous vehicle cameras.
- Designed an MIC-I architecture processor optimized for image resolution manipulation, using Verilog for functional verification and Vivado for FPGA implementation, ensuring data transfer and accuracy validation with UART and MATLAB models.
- Created an embedded system for real-time data encryption on an ARM Cortex-A9 processor-based Zynq-7000 platform, supporting multiple encryption algorithms, optimizing data streaming with DMA, and verified using Verdi.
- Innovation and Automation with scripting.
- Python-based Machine learning (ML) tool for efficient design component selection.
- Python and shell-scripted dashboard for tracking internal designs and logs.
- Python-based tool for analyzing coverage data and providing suggestions for best coverage.
- Dashboard and automated system for regression status analysis and assigning.
Paraqum Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
Electronics Engineer
- Instrumental in elevating the 100G network analyzer product for a high-tech company.
- Designed an analog and digital mixed-signal IC for ECG/EEG acquisition.
- IoT-based real-time vehicle tracking system for a car rental company.
- Integrated GPS module (U-Blox Neo-6M) and GSM/GPRS module (SIM900A) into a TM4C1294 based platform, and powered FreeRTOS for real-time processing capabilities.
- Utilized MQTT protocol for communication with the server and developed a user-friendly web interface.
- Implemented real-time monitoring and historical route playback, interactive map capabilities. Included geofencing rules for boundary alerts, configurable tracking parameters, and robust user authentication with access control for enhanced security.
Networking
XnetIT Pty. Ltd, Australia
DataCenter Field Engineer
- Performed on-site smart hand services for data center maintenance, including installation, configuration, and management of network hardware.
- Set up and powered network devices in server rooms, establishing physical connectivity and labeling equipment per standards.
- Configured IP addresses, VLANs, and inter-switch connectivity, troubleshooting issues as needed to ensure network functionality.
- Conducted backups, IOS upgrades, and configuration restoration using TFTP/FTP servers, verifying integrity with MD5.
- Coordinated with clients and teams to troubleshoot network connectivity issues, dispose of equipment, and maintain safety and documentation standards.
- Experience in configuring Cisco and other carrier-grade switches/routers.
IT Helpdesk
Aleeta IT Pty. Ltd, Australia
Help Desk Support
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting Outlook and other Microsoft 365 application issues, ensuring seamless user experiences.
- Managed Microsoft 365 accounts, including user license allocation, mail forwarding rule creation, user activation and deactivation, and Active Directory user management, to ensure efficient user administration.
- Performed system maintenance and updates, including Windows updates, to ensure optimal performance and security of end-user devices.
- Provided remote and onsite technical assistance, resolving technical issues promptly to enhance user satisfaction.
- Implemented security measures by configuring and enforcing protocols within Microsoft 365 to protect organizational data and maintain compliance with industry standards.
St. Aloysius College, Sri Lanka
IT Support Technician
- Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software problems to minimize downtime.
- Assisting staff and students with technical issues, including software installations and network connectivity problems.
- Regularly updating and maintaining computer systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitoring and managing the school's network infrastructure to ensure reliable internet access and connectivity.
- Maintaining records of IT issues, resolutions, and system configurations for future reference.
Technician
Inner Range Pty. Ltd, Australia
Electronics Testing Technician
- Wide range of security systems testing for functionality and performance.
- Memory chip programming, configuring, wiring, JIG testing, debugging, and reworking.
- Product assembly including panel designs and applying QA/QC procedures.
- Manage quality database with Stock-keeper and Pronto-Xi tools.
AL-KO International Pty. Ltd, Australia
Assembly Technician/Machine Operator
- Proficiently troubleshoot electric brake pad malfunctions using advanced testing equipment and soldering.
- Assemble a wide range of vehicle axles with electric brake pads using power tools according to customer specifications.
- CNC machine operation.
Get in Touch
Let’s connect! Feel free to reach out for collaborations, tech talks, or freelance opportunities.