Thoshara Mohottalalage
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math and Coding Expert (Freelance, Remote)
Outlier
09.2024 - Current
- Trained and evaluated generative AI models for mathematical problem solving and Python programming tasks.
- Identified hallucinations and improved factual accuracy in model responses using structured QA pipelines.
- Developed step-by-step validation datasets for AI fine-tuning and benchmarking.
- Collaborated with domain specialists to design problem distributions aligned with the curriculum and AI capabilities.
Online Data Analyst (Freelance, Remote)
Telus Digital
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzed and validated datasets used to train AI models, ensuring compliance with ethical and quality standards.
- Improved model accuracy through rigorous data labeling and QA processes.
- Delivered insights into model drift and performance metrics through systematic evaluation.
Electrical Engineering Researcher/Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Calgary, Canada
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Developed a novel learning rule combining STDP and vectorized backpropagation to train deep SNN models for real-time prediction, classification and NLP.
- Combined, cleaned, and preprocessed datasets up to 1TB, providing high-quality inputs for analytics.
- Wrote detailed technical reports and presented to academic and industrial stakeholders.
- Instructed and supervised labs in courses such as Digital Circuits (ENEL 353) and Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits and Machines (ENGG 225), and Computer Vision (ENEL 503), with positive feedback from students.
Electrical Engineering Researcher/Temporary Instructor
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Led development of a non-invasive wearable monitoring system for fetal movement sensing using circuit design, signal processing and machine learning techniques.
- Improved renewable energy forecasting algorithms contribute to enhanced load prediction accuracy and grid reliability.
- Taught and supported undergraduate labs by preparing technical documentation, lab manuals, and course materials in Power Systems, Circuits, and Digital Logic, receiving excellent student evaluations.
- Designed and simulated electrical systems using MATLAB and other circuit tools, building foundational expertise applicable to high voltage transmission systems.
Trainee Application Engineer
Synopsys Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Automated project workflows using Verilog and Shell scripting, improving efficiency by 25%.
- Conducted design verification for digital circuits, reducing errors by 15%.
- Applied circuit simulation and electrical design tools for early-stage validation.
- Developed reproducible testbench frameworks for early-stage ASIC prototyping.
Trainee Telecommunication Engineer
Sri Lanka Telecom
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in protection relay testing, substation documentation, and load flow diagram creation.
- Participated in field audits for electrical safety compliance, gaining exposure to utility-grade electrical systems.
- Supported maintenance planning and coordination across substations and backbone communication systems.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Peradeniya
07.2020
Skills
- Power & Electrical Systems: Power flow, Electrical machines, Circuit analysis, Embedded systems
- Hardware: PCB design, FPGA prototyping, Sensor integration
- Software: MATLAB, AutoCAD, Quartus Prime, Eagle, Jupyter Notebook
- Programming: Python, Verilog, Embedded C
- AI & Data: Signal processing, Neural networks, Energy forecasting, SNNs, Deep learning
- Data Analysis: Data cleaning, visualization, large-scale datasets
- Other: Technical writing, Safety protocol compliance, Lab instruction
Certification
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – APEGA, Alberta (In Progress).
- Occupational Health & Safety – Industrial Equipment Handling.
- Laboratory Health & Safety.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Work Authorization: Eligible to work in Canada.
- Availability: Open to contract and full-time opportunities.
- Location: Willing to relocate or commute.
Timeline
Math and Coding Expert (Freelance, Remote)
Outlier
09.2024 - Current
Online Data Analyst (Freelance, Remote)
Telus Digital
08.2023 - Current
Electrical Engineering Researcher/Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Calgary, Canada
09.2021 - 04.2025
Electrical Engineering Researcher/Temporary Instructor
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
08.2020 - 07.2021
Trainee Application Engineer
Synopsys Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2019
Trainee Telecommunication Engineer
Sri Lanka Telecom
10.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Peradeniya
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