Nirmal Bandara
About

Focused on cryptography, cybersecurity, and the networks that connect systems.

I am a second-year Computer Science & Engineering undergraduate in the Cyber Security stream at the University of Moratuwa. I currently hold a 3.62 GPA and earned Dean's List recognition in Semester 1.

Outside coursework, I create mathematics learning content for Advanced Level students and write technical notes from projects, labs, and CTF-style problem solving.

Education

Academic background

2023 — 2028

B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science and Engineering

University of Moratuwa · Cyber Security stream · GPA 3.62 · Dean's List, Semester 1

2020 — 2022

G.C.E. Advanced Level — Physical Science

Kegalu Vidyalaya · 3A passes · District Rank 1 · Island Rank 43

2015 — 2019

G.C.E. Ordinary Level

Kegalu Vidyalaya · 8A

Highlights

Beyond coursework

2026

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

Completed the professional certificate from Google.

Ongoing

Capture the Flag competitions

Repeatedly advanced to final rounds, with placements ranging from fourth to sixth.

2023

Mathematics teaching and outreach

Taught Advanced Level Mathematics and conducted seminars with KeSS.

2021

National Taekwondo Championship

Bronze medalist at national level.

Skills

Tools and areas I work with

Languages & Core

JavaPythonC/C++BashTypeScriptDartSQLVHDL

Web Technologies

HTML5 / CSS3JavaScriptNext.js

Data & Tools

MySQLGit & GitHubLinux (Arch)Wireshark & NmapEducation

Security & Networking

Network SecurityCryptographyPenetration TestingSecure-by-Design