Available for opportunities

I'm Kavindu
Heshan

> AI Security Engineer

ICT undergraduate at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, specializing in building secure and intelligent systems — where machine learning meets cyber defence.

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{
  "name": "Kavindu Heshan",
  "role": "AI Security Engineer",
  "university": "KDU Sri Lanka",
  "focus": [
    "Adversarial ML",
    "Threat Intelligence",
    "Secure AI Design"
  ],
  "status": AVAILABLE,
  "certifications": 13,
  "projects": 10
}
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13+Certifications
10+Projects
4Core Domains
2026Intake 41 — KDU
Kavindu Heshan
// About Me

AI meets Security

I'm Kavindu Heshan, an ICT undergraduate at the faculty of Technology, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. My work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity — building systems that are not only intelligent but hardened against modern threats.

From training ML models for predictive analytics to engineering secure IoT automation systems, I'm constantly bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application. My goal is to become a leading AI Security Engineer, defending digital infrastructure with intelligent, ethical, and robust solutions.

  • Specializing in Adversarial Machine Learning & AI threat modelling
  • Building secure, privacy-preserving AI systems
  • Cybersecurity foundations with a focus on proactive defence
  • Passionate about ethical AI and data governance
// Core Expertise

Four Pillars of AI Security

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AI & Machine Learning

Designing and training intelligent models for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and classification tasks.

Pythonscikit-learnTensorFlowML Ops
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Cybersecurity & Threat Management

Identifying, preventing, and responding to cyber threats. From vulnerability assessment to incident response.

SIEMPen TestingSOCIDS/IPS
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Secure AI System Design

Building AI applications resilient to adversarial attacks, model poisoning, prompt injection, and data extraction.

Adversarial MLRed TeamingAI Safety
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Data Privacy & Ethical AI

Ensuring sensitive data is handled with rigorous privacy standards while AI solutions conform to ethical principles.

GDPRFederated LearningAI Ethics
// Technical Skills

Skills Matrix

AI & Machine Learning

Python90%
scikit-learn / ML Pipelines80%
Data Analysis & EDA80%
TensorFlow / Deep Learning65%
Prompt Engineering75%

Cybersecurity

Network Security70%
Threat Intelligence65%
Vulnerability Assessment70%
Secure Code Review60%
IoT Security65%
// Credentials

Certifications & Training

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NextGen Campus Cybersecurity Training
Cybersecurity Foundation
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Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
AI Specialization
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Python for AI
Miha Institute
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
AI Fundamentals
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Introduction to Cybersecurity
Security Fundamentals
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AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundations)
Cloud Computing Basics
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CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
Industry-Standard Cybersecurity Certification
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Web Application Security Fundamentals
OWASP Top 10 & Secure Coding
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Machine Learning Fundamentals
Model Training & Evaluation
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Deep Learning & Neural Networks Basics
AI Model Architecture
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Ethical Hacking Basics
Penetration Testing Introduction
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Linux System Administration Basics
Command Line & Server Management
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Networking Fundamentals
TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS
// Work

Featured Projects

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Water Quality ML Model
Machine learning model to predict and assess water quality, enabling accurate monitoring and early detection of potential contamination events.
Pythonscikit-learnMLData Science
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AI Sentiment Analysis
Machine learning model to analyze movie reviews and predict sentiment (positive/negative) using NLP and Python in Jupyter Notebook.
PythonNLPMLData Science
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Advance AI Loan Prediction Model
End-to-end ML pipeline predicting loan approvals using real-world financial data. Trained Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting models.
Pythonscikit-learnMLData Analysis
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SSH Honeypot System – Intrusion Detection
Lightweight SSH honeypot capturing unauthorized access attempts for cybersecurity research. Includes command logging, real-time monitoring, and secure environment.
PythonEthical HackingNetworkingSecurity
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Spam Email Detector
ML system classifying emails as Spam or Not Spam using NLP and Multinomial Naive Bayes. Automates email filtering to improve security and communication.
Pythonscikit-learnMLNLP
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Smart Greenhouse IoT System
Automated monitoring and control of temperature, humidity, and soil conditions for optimal plant growth using IoT sensors and automation logic.
IoTAutomationSensorsSecurity
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Guide Lanka — Tourism Platform
Full-stack travel and tourism web platform providing intelligent recommendations and secure services to enhance exploration across Sri Lanka.
Web DevFull StackSecure Design
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AI Chatbot using OpenAI API
Python-based AI chatbot integrating OpenAI API to provide intelligent, conversational responses with secure API key management and error handling.
PythonAI NLPAPI Integration
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HarvestHub – Farm-to-Door Platform
Platform connecting local farmers directly with consumers for fresh, organic produce delivery. Focused on UI/UX design, responsive interface, and sustainability.
Web DevFrontend DevSecure DesignTeam Collaboration
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Kity Crab – Mini Game
Fun mini game where players guide a cat to jump over crabs across multiple levels. Developed independently on the Scratch platform with animations and interactive gameplay.
Game DevProblem SolvCreativity
// Contact

Let's Build Something Secure

Interested in collaborating, hiring, or just talking AI security? Reach out — I'm always open to new opportunities and ideas.

wvpkavinduheshan@gmail.com