Chanaka Lakmal

ldclakmal [AT] gmail [DOT] com

chanaka [DOT] lakmal [AT] uwaterloo [DOT] ca

I am a PhD student in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, advised by Prof. Khuzaima Daudjee. My research focuses on computer systems, particularly serverless computing, cloud computing, and distributed systems, with an interest in designing systems that enable developers to build low-latency, highly scalable applications with minimal operational overhead.

I graduated with a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering with First Class Honours from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, in 2018. Prior to my PhD, I was an Associate Technical Lead at WSO2 Inc., where I contributed to Ballerina, an open-source cloud-native programming language designed for microservices and API integration. My work spanned cloud-native security architecture, authentication, authorization, cryptography, and programming language security.

My projects have been recognized at international competitions, including the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals 2016, and have been featured in local and international media.

Outside of research, I enjoy travelling, exploring new cultures, and photography.