Kapila Ponnamperuma Email & Phone Number

Banchory, Gb

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Direct the enhancement of Arria's product offerings by integrating generative AI to derive insights from structured and unstructured data using techniques like function calling and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).Lead cross-functional teams to develop NLG products for Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Conversational AI tools, significantly enhancing product capabilities.Key player in strategic roadmap development; effectively communicate future technology directions to stakeholders, aligning with long-term business goals.Elevate customer satisfaction by delivering technical pre-sales support, prototyping solutions, and providing robust client support.Contribute to pending patents focusing on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) for innovative Natural Language Generation and Data2Text applications.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Spearheaded the creation of a Java-based SDK tailored for Natural Language Generation (NLG), incorporating advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities.Led the development of a "Document Orchestrator" module, enhancing the document planning capabilities of NLG systems, resulting in a patent issuance.Engineered a comprehensive NLG SDK integrating critical components like Data Analysis, Interpretation, Document Planning, and Realization, streamlining development processes.Advanced machine learning techniques for accurate determiner selection, optimizing the linguistic accuracy of generated text.Developed a sophisticated n-gram model to identify multipart nouns, improving syntactic and semantic text understanding in NLG applications.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

I was involved in the development of an advanced Natural Language Generation (NLG) system tailored for the Oil and Gas industry. This system contextualized critical data, including temperature and pressure metrics from various assets such as compressors, pumps, and valves, and delivered natural language alerts to enhance operational safety and efficiency on offshore oil and gas platforms.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

As a Research Fellow in Natural Language Generation at the dot.rural Digital Economy Research Hub, I played a pivotal role in an interdisciplinary team focused on digital conservation. Our project, in collaboration with the RSPB, involved creating a cutting-edge system to analyse and interpret data from sensors on red kites, a species of raptor.My responsibilities encompassed the full lifecycle of the system, from design and implementation to deployment. Key achievements included integrating complex datasets, enhancing knowledge capture processes, contextualising location data with ecological, spatial, and weather data, and developing a natural language generation system that supported the creation of blog posts for interactive flight maps. This project not only advanced our understanding of raptor behavior but also improved public engagement through accessible, real-time data narratives.This initiative yielded numerous high-quality academic publications and became one of the projects with the highest research impact in terms of public engagement. It garnered extensive coverage in popular media, featuring in various high-profile news articles and media appearances, thereby amplifying its reach and impact.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Carried out research into lexical similarities between personal vocabularies and developed a lexicon mapping service for a Virtual Research Environment to address communication issues in multi disciplinary research teams.

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Developed and delivered lectures on Database Management Systems, Knowledge Engineering, Software Engineering, and Web Technologies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Supervised research projects for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing guidance and support throughout their research process.Coordinated the MSc programme in Management and Information Technology within the Department of Industrial Management, overseeing curriculum development and offering academic guidance to students.Managed the Faculty of Science website as the webmaster, ensuring accurate and timely updates, and enhancing user experience.Served as the Assistant Director of the University Career Guidance Unit, organizing career development workshops and providing guidance to students on career planning and job placement.

Kelaniya Sri Lanka

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Computer Science

Ontology alignment

Bsc, Engineering/Industrial Management