Sethvin Nanayakkara Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Dallas, Texas, United States

As an Apple College Advisor, I'm immersed in an environment fostering innovation and personal growth at one of the tech world's frontrunners. In this multifaceted remote role, I balance academic commitments while excelling in customer service and technical support for Apple users. Beyond troubleshooting, I'm actively enhancing my skills in computer science, AI, and cybersecurity, contributing to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology. These initiatives, while confidential, are at the forefront of technological advancement. My role's flexibility allows me to seamlessly integrate academic pursuits with groundbreaking work in tech, embodying the essence of innovation and security.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Worked with Prof. Thiru on AWS cloud systems

Austin, Texas, United States

Developed and implemented a training pipeline for NLP models, utilizing hyperparameter optimization to achieve up to 20% higher accuracy and precision.Created and integrated a full-stack web application with Figma and React, reducing overhead and costs by 25%.Designed and implemented a more time-efficient REST API for an NLP service platform, reducing latency by 60%.Engineered modular services for deployment to Docker and AWS, ensuring high availability, scalability, and data security.Analyzed data from language processing experiments and created projections to identify trends in model performance, leading to improved accuracy and precision of NLP models by up to 20%.

Sherman Oaks, California

Developed enhanced 3D models for in-game assets using C++ and Java, improving visual quality and performance.Utilized Kotlin for Android development, creating new features and improving app stability.Completed a 4-week intensive JavaScript p5.js curriculum taught by EA engineers, gaining advanced JavaScript skills.Conceptualized and created a project to raise awareness about climate change through mini-games using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.Prototyped an MMO mobile game with a team of 4 engineers using Java, C#, jQuery, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.Analyzed customer feedback from Reddit and Twitter, influencing technical decisions and improving user satisfaction.Learned project planning techniques from the Tapped Out team, enhancing project management skills.Reduced costs by 70% for routine data collection and entry tasks by creating automated solutions using EA’s internal tools.

Georgetown, Texas, United States

I have been active in the FIRST Robotics program since 8th grade, where I have competed in the FIRST World Championships in FRC (2019) and qualified for the 2020 school year.I was the Programming Lead Officer for Westwood High School Robotics (2018-2020) and Project Lead for Westwood High School Robotics (2020-2021) before I became the Varsity Program Director at Liberty Hill High School (2021-2022).As VPD, I founded the Varsity Robotics Program at Liberty Hill High School; with our varsity team, we could achieve heights never sought to be possible in the history of Liberty Hill Robotics.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

-Working on developing better 3D models for in-game assets and improving the in-game AI that most EA sports games tend to use. -Working with C++, Java, and kotlin for android development.- Completed a 4-week intensive project-based JavaScript p5.js curriculum taught by EA engineers- Built a program aimed at climate change awareness through mini-games and fun facts using P5 library in JavaScript, CSS, and Java- Led my team to solve problems using the Scrum framework

Austin, Texas, United States

Volunteering and pioneering the heal through science program supporting nearby communities with healthy living. Moreover, the health through science movement also supports the increased vaccination output done by the UT Dell Medical school.

Austin, Texas, United States

- Used my different languages such as Python, Java, C++, XCode, and Kotlin to create my small and simple apps. - Used a six-week Software Development Life Cycle to plan out all commissions. - Led a group of 3 other people as the leader to tight and strict deadlines each week. - We gained a customer satisfaction rating of 98.7% during my time as the lead programmer.

Computer Science, Sophomore

Computer Science, 12Th

Activities and Societies: Robotics, DECA, STUCO, Choir AP Courses: Calculus A/B, Physics C ,Mech and Elec, Physics 1, Statistics.

Computer Science, 9Th -11Th

Activities and Societies: Robotics, DECA, STUCO, Choir, Orchestra, and Fencing A total of 39-course credits with 10 AP Courses and 2 IB.