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Lakshitha E.

Kandy, Sri Lanka

$15/hr
5.0
12 jobs

๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ | ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ | ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜† You have a visionary SaaS or AI product idea. You don't want to manage a scattered team of backend developers, DevOps engineers, and ML specialists, and you definitely don't want to micromanage tasks. You need a single, accountable technical partner to architect the system, solve the hard problems, and turn your idea into a scalable reality. Iโ€™m a Computer Science grad (first-class), but I don't just live in the theory. I combine a heavy academic background in math, stats, and ML with fast, practical execution. I don't just write code. I take ownership of the whole project: the design, the architecture, and the infrastructure. ๐Ÿง  ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—œ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ: When you hand me a prototype, an MVP, or even just a wireframe, my first step is mapping the architecture. I am a natural problem solver, so I look at the big picture first. I treat your product like a business asset and focus on the hard realities: ๐Ÿ”น Can we launch the MVP faster to validate the market? ๐Ÿ”น Does it do exactly what your users need? ๐Ÿ”น Is the AWS bill optimized, or are we burning money? ๐Ÿ”น Will it crash if traffic spikes tomorrow? ๐Ÿ”น Is your proprietary data actually secure? ๐Ÿ”น If a server dies, is the database instantly recoverable? ๐Ÿ“ˆ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ & ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: ๐Ÿ”น ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: Recently, completely re-architected a system to handle ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ๐˜… ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด while achieving a ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฌ% ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป on cloud spending. ๐Ÿ”น ๐—”๐—œ-๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฎ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: I use my deep learning research experience to build secure, private LLM and RAG pipelines tailored to your business data. ๐Ÿ”น ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ (๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐˜€): I architect zero-downtime CI/CD pipelines and configure AWS/GCP environments so you can ship features fast. ๐Ÿ”น ๐—•๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€: I engineer high-performance backends (Django, Node) that won't crash when your user base scales. ๐Ÿค๐— ๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜†๐—น๐—ฒ: I work best with founders and small teams who need a leader. You bring the business problem and the priorities โ€” what matters next and why. I own the rest: the architecture, how the work gets broken down, and the delivery. I run it in focused sprints against agreed goals, with async updates and a call when a real decision needs one โ€” so you get momentum without daily standups eating your week. When you hire me, you are not buying hours of typing, or a developer to assign tickets to. You are buying the judgment, speed, and technical leadership required to win โ€” and a clean, production-ready product handed back to you. Let's look at your system and get it running right.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • Django
  • React
  • FastAPI
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Docker
  • REST API
  • SaaS Development
  • API Development
  • PostgreSQL
  • AI App Development
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • LangChain
Kasunika K.

Kandy, Sri Lanka

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I specialize in developing innovative solutions at the intersection of computer engineering and artificial intelligence. Currently, I am focused on research in Explainable AI for cardiac health simulation, utilizing cutting-edge Generative Diffusion Models to enhance clinical interpretability. With expertise in building scalable IoT architectures and deep learning applications using technologies like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and AWS, I am equipped to tackle real-world industry challenges. My recent contributions to the EU-funded SEARCH initiative demonstrate my ability to design complex pipelines for precise data analysis and feature extraction. I thrive in collaborative settings and am an adaptable problem-solver who delivers impactful results. If you are seeking a skilled professional to elevate your project with advanced machine learning and cloud engineering capabilities, I am ready to help you transform your ideas into reality.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web Application
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analysis
  • AWS Development
  • Docker
  • Flask
  • API Development
  • Python
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • NoSQL Database
Lahiru W.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

$38/hr
5.0
38 jobs

I help founders and businesses turn ideas into production-ready software from product planning and architecture to full-stack development, AI engineering, integrations, deployment, and launch. With 8+ years of software engineering experience, I bring a practical mix of product thinking, AI expertise, and strong technical execution. What I can help with: โ€ข AI applications, AI agents, and LLM-powered products โ€ข RAG chatbots and knowledge-base assistants โ€ข AI automation for business workflows โ€ข SaaS platforms and startup MVPs โ€ข Full-stack web and mobile applications โ€ข Dashboards, internal tools, and admin panels โ€ข API integrations and backend systems โ€ข Converting product ideas into launch-ready applications My Approach: Understand the idea โ†’ define workflows โ†’ simplify the user experience โ†’ plan the architecture โ†’ build the componentsโ†’ integrate AI, APIs, and automation โ†’ test โ†’ refine โ†’ launch. I also bring a strong engineering background from game development, including Unreal Engine 4/5, C++, Blueprint, multiplayer systems, gameplay AI, UI systems, and simulation work. This is useful for clients who need AI tools, game AI, simulations, interactive experiences, or technical systems that require performance and reliability. โœ… Why clients work with me: ๐Ÿ’ก Practical AI engineering, not hype-based prototypes ๐Ÿ”— Strong API integration and workflow automation experience ๐Ÿ“š RAG systems with citations and hallucination control ๐Ÿงฐ Full-stack implementation from idea to deployed product ๐Ÿงช Clean architecture, testing mindset, and maintainable code ๐ŸŽฎ Bonus Unreal Engine/gameplay engineering background when needed Tech Stack: โ€ข AI: OpenAI, Claude code, Gemini, LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, Vector Databases, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Pinecone, Weaviate, AI Workflow Automation โ€ข Full Stack: Next.js, React, Node.js, FastAPI, React Native, TypeScript, Python, Supabase, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, REST APIs, GraphQL โ€ข Deployment: AWS, GCP, Vercel, Docker, CI/CD โ€ข Game Dev: Unreal Engine 5, C++, Blueprints, Online Multiplayer, Gameplay Ability System(GAS), State Tree, UMG If your project involves AI agents, RAG, AI automation, internal tools, workflow automation, API integrations, document intelligence, reporting dashboards, or full-stack AI applications, I can help you design it properly and build it into a working product.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Implementation
  • Web Application Development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • AI Model Integration
  • OpenAI API
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • SaaS Development
  • Python
  • Generative AI
  • LangChain
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • AI Chatbot
  • Node.js
  • React
  • Unreal Engine
  • Game Development
  • Online Multiplayer
Vidura W.

Kandy, Sri Lanka

$25/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Enterprise AI teams hire me to build language models that stay reliable at scale. I design production LLM systems: fine-tuning pipelines (Qwen, GPT-4o Mini, DistilBERT with PEFT/LoRA), multi-agent orchestration (CrewAI, LangChain, DSPy), and retrieval-augmented generation that minimizes hallucination through grounded retrieval and semantic consistency testing. I've shipped 52+ AI projects across healthcare, renewable energy, and enterprise infrastructure and currently lead AI/ML T4 enigneer batches at Virtusa focused on healthcare AI automation. With 7+ years delivering AI systems for energy, finance, and SaaS clients, I've shipped solutions ranging from EU AI Act compliance frameworks to smart grid optimization models using PyPSA. I co-founded the Omdena Sri Lanka Chapter (40+ engineers) and have presented technical findings at 60+ global conferences including the Professional Fellow Conference, Washington DC, AIMDA Conference(Artificial Intelligence Multi Disciplinary Applications) so I communicate clearly to both engineers and executives with over mentoring 500 beginners to professionals across 30+ countries. Where I add the most value: โ€” Fine-tuning open-source LLMs for domain-specific accuracy โ€” Agentic and multi-agent systems (.NET, Python, Angular) โ€” AI safety audits and governance frameworks aligned to EU AI Act โ€” RAG pipelines with measurable reliability improvements If your AI build is stalled, underperforming, or needs to pass a compliance review, message me with your challenge and I'll respond within 24 hours.

  • AI Policy
  • AI Governance
  • AI Consulting
  • MLOps
  • Artificial Intelligence Ethics
  • Deep Learning
  • Generative AI
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Large Language Model
  • Multimodal Large Language Model
  • Computer Vision
  • AIOps
  • AI Development
  • AI Compliance
  • AI Model Development
  • AI Regulation
  • Lab Report
  • Essay Writing
  • Summary Report
  • Creative Writing
Nadheera S.

Ganemulla, Sri Lanka

$25/hr
5.0
23 jobs

Hello! Iโ€™m Nadheera Senasinghe, a cybersecurity professional and AI security specialist with a proven record of protecting enterprise infrastructures, securing AI-powered applications, and leading digital transformation initiatives globally. As the Chief Project Manager and Co-founder of Red Threat Cyber Security (RTCS), I lead a team of expert ethical hackers, AI engineers, and compliance auditors delivering tailored cybersecurity and AI solutions for startups, healthcare providers, fintech platforms, SaaS companies, and regulated enterprises. ๐Ÿ” Cybersecurity Services Offered: โ€ข Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking โ€“ Web, Mobile, API, IoT, and Network Pentesting โ€“ OWASP Top 10, SQLi, XSS, CSRF, RCE, RFI, and Serialization Attacks โ€“ Red Teaming, Adversary Emulation, and Purple Teaming โ€“ Pentesting for LLM/GPT apps (prompt injection, model exploitation) โ€ข Managed Security Services (MSSP) โ€“ SIEM (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, QRadar) & SOAR โ€“ 24/7 Threat Monitoring, EDR/XDR Deployment โ€“ SOC/NOC Architecture & Incident Response Playbooks โ€ข Cloud Security & DevSecOps โ€“ Cloud Audits (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero Trust Design โ€“ Kubernetes & Docker Security, CI/CD Hardening โ€“ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Reviews โ€ข Governance, Risk & Compliance โ€“ HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, PCI-DSS โ€“ Risk Assessments, DPIAs, Gap Analysis & Internal Audits โ€ข Threat Intelligence & OSINT โ€“ Corporate Recon, Espionage Risk Identification โ€“ Executive Profiling, Dark Web Monitoring โ€ข CISO-as-a-Service & Awareness Training โ€“ Virtual CISO Engagements โ€“ Custom Security Awareness Workshops ๐Ÿค– AI & GPT Integration Services: โ€ข LLM & GPT Security โ€“ Prompt Injection Prevention โ€“ Jailbreak Testing, Output Control โ€“ Secure API Wrapping & Audit Logging โ€ข Custom GPT Application Development โ€“ SEO GPT (w/ Moz API), Compliance GPT, Pentest GPT โ€“ Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Systems โ€“ Red Mallory: A proof-of-concept GPT demonstrating AI vulnerabilities (for research/awareness) โ€ข Secure AI Deployments โ€“ LLM System Design with Role-Based Access & Token Control โ€“ Data Leakage Protection for AI Systems โ€“ AI-driven Compliance Automation Tools ๐ŸŽ“ Certifications & Tools: โ€ข ISCยฒ Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) โ€ข NIST CSF Practitioner | Google Project Management Certified โ€ข Tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Nmap, Splunk, Nikto, IriusRisk, Wireshark, Threat Modeler, Microsoft TMT, DirBuster, OpenVAS ๐ŸŒ Client Locations & Industries Served: Weโ€™ve delivered successful projects in the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Ghana, Hungary, and Latvia, serving sectors like: โ€ข Healthcare & HIPAA Platforms โ€ข Fintech & Payment Systems โ€ข SaaS & LLM-Based Startups โ€ข E-Commerce, Oil & Gas, Real Estate, and Public Sector Projects include HIPAA audits, fintech pentesting, red teaming for remote-first organizations, cloud security assessments, GPT app development, and cyber defense automation. ๐Ÿšซ Please Note: I do NOT offer personal hacking, scam recovery, crypto wallet recovery, or any illegal services. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s Work Together! Whether you're building secure AI applications, improving your cyber defense posture, or seeking compliance-ready solutionsโ€”I bring hands-on leadership, global delivery experience, and technical excellence to every engagement. Letโ€™s secure your digital future together.

  • Python
  • Project Management
  • Cybersecurity Tool
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Agent GPT
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Generative AI Software
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Penetration Testing
  • Managed Services
  • AI Security
  • Cloud Security
Dilanka H.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Iโ€™m an AI & ML Engineer specializing in Autonomous Agents and Big Data Analytics. I bridge the gap between complex research and practical application. If you need to build intelligent software that predicts, learns, and adapts, I am your go-to developer. โ€ข Build complete Web and Mobile applications that are powered by custom Machine Learning models, Generative AI, and intelligent chatbot integrations. โ€ข Utilizing cutting-edge Generative AI and Agentic technologies, alongside traditional data mining and analysis โ€ข Reliable Delivery: Dedicated to strict coding standards and timely project management. โ€ข Clear Communication: I focus on understanding your business goals to deliver smart, scalable solutions.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science
  • Generative AI
  • Machine Learning
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Chatbot Development
  • Chatbot Integration
  • Agent GPT
  • AI Model Development
  • Web Application Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • DevOps
  • NLP Tokenization

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