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IoT, AI, Rust, Go, TinyGo

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About Thushan Fernando

Hi, I’m Thushan 👋

I’m a Senior Consultant at SixPivot (previously Readify) based in Australia. With over 25 years of experience in software development, I specialise in building scalable systems and exploring the intersection of hardware and software.

What I Do

Professional Focus

  • Systems Programming: Low-level design and development with C/C++, operating systems, file systems, and embedded systems
  • Modern Languages: Deep expertise in C/C++, Rust, Go, and TinyGo for high-performance applications
  • Enterprise Development: Extensive experience with .NET Core for scalable backend services and APIs
  • IoT & Edge Computing: Building connected devices and edge computing solutions
  • AI/ML Integration: Implementing machine learning & large language model solutions and integrating AI into production systems
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Designing distributed systems with Elasticsearch, Kubernetes and cloud-native architectures

Current Tech Stack

  • Languages: C/C++, Rust, Go, TinyGo, .NET Core, Python
  • Platforms: Linux, embedded systems, Raspberry Pi, ESP32
  • Tools: Elasticsearch, TensorFlow, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Interests: WASM, WebGPU, sustainable computing, renewable energy monitoring

A Note on Frontend

While I can navigate my way around HTML/CSS/JavaScript when needed, I’m primarily a backend and systems engineer. I have tremendous respect for frontend developers who can craft beautiful, responsive user interfaces - it’s truly an art form that I marvel at from afar! My strength lies in making things work efficiently under the hood.

Beyond Code

🌱 Green Thumb

When I’m not coding, you’ll find me in the garden. I grow my own produce and share my harvests on social media. Check out my homegrown adventures on Twitter.

🐕 Dog Dad

I’m a proud dog parent to:

Fun fact: All my machines are named after my dogs! 🖥️🐾

This Blog

This blog is where I share my technical journey, covering:

  • Deep dives into systems programming and performance optimization
  • Practical guides for IoT and embedded development
  • Explorations of modern programming languages and paradigms
  • Real-world problem solving and architectural patterns

The site is powered by Hugo with my custom fork of the hyde-hyde theme, featuring a Matrix-inspired terminal aesthetic.

Connect

Feel free to reach out or follow my work:

“Ideas worth trying” - That’s my motto. Whether it’s experimenting with new technologies, optimizing systems, or growing the perfect tomato, I believe in the power of curiosity and continuous learning.