Summary
Nimesha Dilini is a researcher and casual academic at UNSW Canberra pursuing a PhD in Computer Science with eight years of industry and research experience focused on applying advanced AI to cybersecurity. Her current work leverages graph-based models to detect complex network attacks and to provide more interpretable explanations for security decisions. She combines academic rigour with hands-on system design and real-world datasets, and enjoys communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Prior roles at Sysco LABS and as a full-stack developer honed her practical skills across web, mobile (Flutter), and ML-enabled applications. A first-class BSc(Hons) software engineering graduate, she brings a rare mix of research depth and production engineering experience. Colleagues describe her as someone who moves seamlessly between experimental prototypes and deployable solutions, often surfacing practical insights that aren’t obvious from papers alone.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
A/L common subject stream, English Medium, 12-13, A/L common subject stream, English Medium, 12-13 at Rathanavali Balika Vidyalaya,Gampaha
BSc.(Hons) in software engineering, Major Domains in Web development And Business Intelligence, First Class, BSc.(Hons) in software engineering, Major Domains in Web development And Business Intelligence, First Class at University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka
Certificate course by IHRA, Certificate Course in English Language (CCEL), Certificate course by IHRA, Certificate Course in English Language (CCEL) at University of Colombo
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at UNSW Canberra
O/L, O/L at Vishaka Girls School Sapugaskanda
English