Thilina Payagala is a lecturer and R&D engineer with 12 years of interdisciplinary experience spanning mechanical design, 3D modeling, embedded electronics, CNC and laser manufacturing, and mobile app development. A first-class Engineering Physics graduate from the University of Colombo currently pursuing an MSc in Telecommunications, he blends academic teaching in mechatronics and DSP with hands-on product development from roles at HEXIDE LABS/MEX LABZ and university labs. He has led hardware and firmware efforts for CNC laser cutters and engraving machines while contributing to embedded and mobile projects, demonstrating a rare mix of precision mechanical design and signal-processing expertise. Known for turning research concepts into manufacturable systems, he brings practical innovation to both classroom and workshop settings in Sri Lanka.
12 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Physics, 1st class honours, Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Physics, 1st class honours at University of Colombo
Contributions:11 PRs, 14 pushes, 14 branches in 8 years 5 months
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Thilina Payagala - Lecturer at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka