Esala Senavirathne

Developing autonomous robotics capabilities through hands-on ROS2, Gazebo and Nav2 for ground and marine systems. Building simulation environments and validating navigation, waypoint following, obstacle avoidance and teleoperation. Converting SolidWorks models to URDF/Xacro and integrating LiDAR, IMU, GPS, cameras and RADAR for SLAM, localization and sensor fusion. Technologies: ROS2, Gazebo, RViz, Nav2, Python, C++, Docker, Linux, Git, SolidWorks, URDF/Xacro, SLAM, LiDAR, IMU, GPS, RADAR.

Integrated and commissioned robotic systems with FANUC and UR robots, customized end effectors with CAD, and robot programming. Integrated advanced sensor suites and vision systems into physical hardware layers for autonomous validation and Digital Twin of production lines. Validated autonomous robotic systems to test mechanical clearances, kinematics, and safety compliance prior to on-site deployment and commissioning.

Performed software installation and maintained IT hardware to ensure system reliability. Resolved software, web-based, and network-related issues for seamless operations. Diagnosed IT device issues and peripheral equipment failures to minimize downtime. Cross-functional collaboration for IT systems installation and commission. Acted as a resource person in IT and created graphic illustrations for departmental needs.

Installed, commissioned, and tested T-MDE electromechanical processors at customer sites. Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, application software, and network issues for reliable operations. Performed preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime and extend system lifecycle. Delivered help desk customer support by providing technical troubleshooting and issue resolution.

Deployed, calibrated, and commissioned field electromechanical hardware; performed regular performance testing and structured root-cause analysis to ensure operational reliability.

Integrated real-time sensor suites into heavy port machinery, optimizing telemetry and data loops for terminal control networks utilizing CAD tools to design mechanical modifications. Collaborated across engineering domains (mechanical, electrical, software) to deliver and deploy automated systems.

Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering, hardware design, control systems implementation, sensor integration, microcontrollers and PLCs programming, C/C++, Python, Linux, Automation, CAD/CAM.