Hi, I'm Nishara Hirudini
Final-Year IT Undergraduate | Aspiring Project Manager | Web Developer | Rotaractor | Compere
I am an aspiring IT Project Manager with a passion for technology, leadership, and strategic problem-solving. Currently pursuing my undergraduate studies at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, I have gained valuable experience in project coordination, team management, and digital initiatives through academic, organizational, and volunteer engagements. I am driven by the opportunity to lead innovative projects that create meaningful impact and deliver value through technology.
2022 - Present
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
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2021 - 2024
Higher Diploma in Information Technology
University of Colombo School of Computing
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2018 - 2020
G.C.E A/L
St. Josephs' Convent Kegalle
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2006 - 2020
G.C.E O/L
IAS - University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
IPSCE (First Division Upper) - Association of International Schools in Lanka
Royal International School Kegalle
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2024 - Present
Work Experience
Responsibilities:
Managed website development projects from planning to deployment.
Coordinated with clients to gather requirements and ensure project success.
Led project timelines, task allocation, and progress tracking.
Developed and maintained responsive websites.
Collaborated with designers and developers to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
Imaginaut Digital (Pvt) Ltd.
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Web Developer, Project Manager
University Academic Achievements
Recognized among the Top 10 Finalists at the InnOrbit Project Carnival 2026 organized by the Department of Computing, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Top 10 Finalist - InnOrbit Project Carnival 2026
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HeritXR is an immersive Virtual Reality platform developed to enhance cultural heritage tourism through personalized visitor experiences. The system combines Virtual Reality, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI-powered conversational avatars, visitor persona identification, and adaptive learning to provide historically validated and engaging tours of heritage sites.
HeritXR – A Personalized and Validated Virtual Heritage Guidance System with Dynamic Environmental Adaptation: A Case Study on Stupa
Secured 3rd Place as the Project Manager of Team Ceylon Cubers at the Kickstart Weekend Pitches 2025, competing against the Top 10 teams. Led the team's project planning, coordination, and validation process while driving collaboration toward developing an innovative startup solution.
3rd Place - Kickstart Weekend Pitches
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As the pitch presenter, confidently delivered the final business pitch to the judging panel, effectively communicating the team's vision, value proposition, and problem-solving approach, contributing to the team's outstanding performance.
Project Management
Design Thinking
Team Leadership
Research
Strategic Problem Solving
Project Management
Team Coordination
Presentation
Decision Making
Innovation
Skills
Project Management
• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Agile Methodologies
• Stakeholder Communication
• Risk Management
• Resource Allocation
• Strategic Decision Making
Technical Skills
Programming & Development
• Python
• Java
• JavaScript
• PHP
• HTML
• CSS
• Node.js
• FastAPI
AI & Intelligent Systems
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Conversational AI
• Large Language Model Integration
• Prompt Engineering
• Semantic Search
• Adaptive Learning Systems
Database Management
• MySQL
• SQL Queries
• Database Design
• Data Modeling
• Vector Database Concepts
Software Quality Assurance
• Manual Testing
• Test Case Design
• API Testing
• Bug Reporting
• Selenium Automation
UI/UX Design
• User-Centered Design
• Wireframing
• Prototyping
• Usability Testing
• Interface Design
Cyber Security Fundamentals
• Network Security
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Security Best Practices
• Ethical Hacking Fundamentals
Tools and Technologies
2026
Participation
Agile Mastery Workshop
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I successfully participated in the workshop "Agile Mastery: Empowering Teams for Project Success" organized by the Department of Computing, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
This workshop provided practical exposure to Agile project management principles and modern team collaboration techniques. Through interactive activities and discussions, I gained valuable insights into Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, sprint planning, team dynamics, and effective project execution.
The experience enhanced my understanding of adaptive project management approaches and strengthened my ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives efficiently.
2025
FASEXPLORE 2025
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I actively participated in FASEXPLORE 2025, the Festival of Science Exhibition organized by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, held on 27th, 28th, and 29th June 2025.
As a member of the Official Media Unit, I served as an Official Compere throughout the event, facilitating stage proceedings, engaging with audiences, and ensuring the smooth coordination of program segments. This role strengthened my public speaking, event coordination, and audience engagement skills while contributing to the overall success of the exhibition.
In addition, I represented the Artificial Intelligence Stall as a Presenter, where I demonstrated AI-related concepts and applications to visitors, including school students, university students, academics, and industry representatives. This experience enhanced my ability to communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible and engaging manner while promoting awareness of emerging technologies.
FASEXPLORE 2025 provided a valuable platform to combine technical knowledge, communication skills, teamwork, and leadership in a large-scale university event environment.
2026
USBus – Mobile American Space (MAS) Program
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I volunteered for the USBus – Mobile American Space (MAS) Program organized by the U.S. Embassy of Sri Lanka and hosted by Sarvodaya Fusion in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka on 22nd and 23rd January 2026.
As a volunteer, I assisted in coordinating program activities and supporting participants throughout the event. The program provided valuable exposure to STEM, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, leadership development, and international educational opportunities through interactive experiences such as Virtual Reality (VR), 3D printing, and EducationUSA sessions.
This experience strengthened my teamwork, communication, event coordination, and leadership skills while expanding my exposure to emerging technologies and global learning initiatives.
Sri Lanka Unites - Future Leaders Conference
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2016
I participated in the Future Leaders Conference 2016 organized by Sri Lanka Unites, held in Puttalam from 19th to 23rd August 2016 under the theme "Empower – Transform – Sustain."
The conference brought together young leaders from diverse backgrounds across Sri Lanka, providing opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and social responsibility skills through interactive workshops, team-building activities, and collaborative discussions.
Participating in this program allowed me to engage with youth from different communities, broaden my perspective, and strengthen my commitment to leadership, unity, and positive social impact. The experience played an important role in shaping my confidence, interpersonal skills, and passion for community engagement.
