$ cat about.md

About Knurdz.

A collective of passionate creators engineering the future through code, hardware, and social innovation.

Founded in 2025, uniting creators and innovators in one open community.

// always.building

Events are where we gather, not where we start or stop. We code, prototype, and ship between meetups, on calls, and in the quiet hours.

$ cat vision.md

Our Vision

A student-first builder community bridging campus learning and hands-on engineering: open rooms, shared repos, and peers who ship real software and hardware instead of stopping at theory.

$ git log --mission

Our Mission

Knurdz exists to grow a community of builders in the open. We welcome contributions at every level, bring people together through hands-on events, and help students learn practical engineering alongside peers who already ship code and hardware.

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// core.values

01

Innovation First

We embrace cutting-edge technologies and creative solutions to solve complex problems.

02

Collaboration

We let ideas clash and egos stay aside. Building together makes us stronger.

03

Continuous Learning

Technology evolves, and so do we. We're committed to growth and learning.

$ ls -a protocols

Knurdz' Protocols

How we think, decide, and build together.

01

We let the ideas clash, never the egos.

02

We don't count heads; we consult minds.

03

Consensus isn't the absence of conflict, it's the presence of a better solution.

04

Respect the truth enough to speak it plainly.

$ ls -la ./gallery/

Community Gallery

Moments captured from our journey together

Deploy Sprint finale — IMG 5030
Hackathon

Deploy Sprint finale

Feature rollout finale: release cycles, live cloud deploys, and judging on campus.

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Deploy Sprint finale — IMG 4763
Hackathon

Deploy Sprint finale

Feature rollout finale: release cycles, live cloud deploys, and judging on campus.

#02
Deploy Sprint finale — IMG 4736
Hackathon

Deploy Sprint finale

Feature rollout finale: release cycles, live cloud deploys, and judging on campus.

#03
Deploy Sprint finale — IMG 4810
Hackathon

Deploy Sprint finale

Feature rollout finale: release cycles, live cloud deploys, and judging on campus.

#04
Deploy Sprint finale — IMG 5020
Hackathon

Deploy Sprint finale

Feature rollout finale: release cycles, live cloud deploys, and judging on campus.

#05
Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series pitch
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series pitch

Team Knurdz pitching Nexus OS at Cursor Meetup Colombo: The Builder Series at DHPL Auditorium — live product demo and Q&A with the Cursor Colombo community.

#06
Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series 01
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series

Live product demos from Buildathon teams, builder stories, and Q&A at DHPL Auditorium.

#07
Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series 02
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series

Live product demos from Buildathon teams, builder stories, and Q&A at DHPL Auditorium.

#08
Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series 03
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series

Live product demos from Buildathon teams, builder stories, and Q&A at DHPL Auditorium.

#09
Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series 04
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series

Live product demos from Buildathon teams, builder stories, and Q&A at DHPL Auditorium.

#10
Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series (IMG-WA0011)
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series

Live product demos from Buildathon teams, builder stories, and Q&A at DHPL Auditorium.

#11
Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series pitch
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo — Builder Series

Live product demos from Buildathon teams, builder stories, and Q&A at DHPL Auditorium.

#12
Proxy Maze '26
Hackathon

Proxy Maze '26

Team Knurdz at the Proxy Maze '26 finale after advancing through the top 25 and top 8, receiving the Most Popular Team award at Torch Proxies' university hackathon.

#13
Proxy Maze '26 01
Hackathon

Proxy Maze '26

Team Knurdz reached the Proxy Maze '26 finale after advancing through the top 25 and top 8, and won the Most Popular Team award: Torch Proxies' 14-week university hackathon for proxy-based innovation.

#14
Proxy Maze '26 02
Hackathon

Proxy Maze '26

Team Knurdz reached the Proxy Maze '26 finale after advancing through the top 25 and top 8, and won the Most Popular Team award: Torch Proxies' 14-week university hackathon for proxy-based innovation.

#15
Proxy Maze '26 03
Hackathon

Proxy Maze '26

Team Knurdz reached the Proxy Maze '26 finale after advancing through the top 25 and top 8, and won the Most Popular Team award: Torch Proxies' 14-week university hackathon for proxy-based innovation.

#16
Proxy Maze '26 04
Hackathon

Proxy Maze '26

Team Knurdz reached the Proxy Maze '26 finale after advancing through the top 25 and top 8, and won the Most Popular Team award: Torch Proxies' 14-week university hackathon for proxy-based innovation.

#17
RoboRoarZ International
Robotics

RoboRoarZ International

Two Knurdz teams at the RoboRoarZ International tertiary league finale, competing on Smorphi reconfigurable robotics alongside universities across Asia and the Middle East.

#18
RoboRoarZ International 01
Robotics

RoboRoarZ International

Two Knurdz teams reached the finale at RoboRoarZ International in the tertiary league: a design-centred Smorphi robotics competition with teams from universities and polytechnics across Asia and the Middle East.

#19
RoboRoarZ International 02
Robotics

RoboRoarZ International

Two Knurdz teams reached the finale at RoboRoarZ International in the tertiary league: a design-centred Smorphi robotics competition with teams from universities and polytechnics across Asia and the Middle East.

#20
RoboRoarZ International 03
Robotics

RoboRoarZ International

Two Knurdz teams reached the finale at RoboRoarZ International in the tertiary league: a design-centred Smorphi robotics competition with teams from universities and polytechnics across Asia and the Middle East.

#21
RoboRoarZ International 04
Robotics

RoboRoarZ International

Two Knurdz teams reached the finale at RoboRoarZ International in the tertiary league: a design-centred Smorphi robotics competition with teams from universities and polytechnics across Asia and the Middle East.

#22
Aurora 2026
Competition

Aurora 2026

Team Knurdz Neural among the top 10 finalists in the Agentic AI Challenge at Aurora 2026, Sri Lanka's premier university computing conference.

#23
Aurora 2026 01
Competition

Aurora 2026

Team Knurdz Neural reached the top 7 among overall Sri Lanka inter-university teams as a finalist in Aurora 2026's Agentic AI Challenge at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

#24
Aurora 2026 02
Competition

Aurora 2026

Team Knurdz Neural reached the top 7 among overall Sri Lanka inter-university teams as a finalist in Aurora 2026's Agentic AI Challenge at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

#25
Aurora 2026 03
Competition

Aurora 2026

Team Knurdz Neural reached the top 7 among overall Sri Lanka inter-university teams as a finalist in Aurora 2026's Agentic AI Challenge at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

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Aurora 2026 04
Competition

Aurora 2026

Team Knurdz Neural reached the top 7 among overall Sri Lanka inter-university teams as a finalist in Aurora 2026's Agentic AI Challenge at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

#27
Deploy Sprint bootcamp 01
Workshop

Deploy Sprint bootcamp

Mandatory on-campus DevOps bootcamp for Deploy Sprint at the University of Moratuwa.

#28
Deploy Sprint bootcamp 02
Workshop

Deploy Sprint bootcamp

Mandatory on-campus DevOps bootcamp for Deploy Sprint at the University of Moratuwa.

#29
Deploy Sprint bootcamp — knurdz-ds26-091
Workshop

Deploy Sprint bootcamp

Mandatory on-campus DevOps bootcamp for Deploy Sprint at the University of Moratuwa.

#30
Deploy Sprint bootcamp — knurdz-ds26-042
Workshop

Deploy Sprint bootcamp

Mandatory on-campus DevOps bootcamp for Deploy Sprint at the University of Moratuwa.

#31
IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint 01
Competition

IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint

Knurdz members claimed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the Logic Sprint leaderboard at IEEE Open Week 2026: a four-day challenge hosted by the IEEE Student Branch, University of Moratuwa.

#32
IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint 02
Competition

IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint

Knurdz members claimed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the Logic Sprint leaderboard at IEEE Open Week 2026: a four-day challenge hosted by the IEEE Student Branch, University of Moratuwa.

#33
IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint 03
Competition

IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint

Knurdz members claimed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the Logic Sprint leaderboard at IEEE Open Week 2026: a four-day challenge hosted by the IEEE Student Branch, University of Moratuwa.

#34
IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint 04
Competition

IEEE Open Week 2026: Logic Sprint

Knurdz members claimed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the Logic Sprint leaderboard at IEEE Open Week 2026: a four-day challenge hosted by the IEEE Student Branch, University of Moratuwa.

#35
IDEALIZE by AIESEC 01
Competition

IDEALIZE by AIESEC

Team Knurdz won the IDEALIZE mini competition by AIESEC in University of Moratuwa: the Agentic AI & MCP challenge alongside Sri Lanka's island-wide mobile and web development programme.

#36
IDEALIZE by AIESEC 02
Competition

IDEALIZE by AIESEC

Team Knurdz won the IDEALIZE mini competition by AIESEC in University of Moratuwa: the Agentic AI & MCP challenge alongside Sri Lanka's island-wide mobile and web development programme.

#37
Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026 01
Hackathon

Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026

Team Knurdz 3.0 won the n8n partner track at Sri Lanka's Cursor Colombo 24 Hour Buildathon with Nexus OS, after 24 hours of building at Royal-MAS Arena.

#38
Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026 02
Hackathon

Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026

Team Knurdz 3.0 won the n8n partner track at Sri Lanka's Cursor Colombo 24 Hour Buildathon with Nexus OS, after 24 hours of building at Royal-MAS Arena.

#39
Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026 03
Hackathon

Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026

Team Knurdz 3.0 won the n8n partner track at Sri Lanka's Cursor Colombo 24 Hour Buildathon with Nexus OS, after 24 hours of building at Royal-MAS Arena.

#40
Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026 04
Hackathon

Cursor 24H Buildathon 2026

Team Knurdz 3.0 won the n8n partner track at Sri Lanka's Cursor Colombo 24 Hour Buildathon with Nexus OS, after 24 hours of building at Royal-MAS Arena.

#41
Cursor 24hr Buildathon 33
Competition

Cursor 24hr Buildathon

The Cursor Colombo Buildathon, held on May 16th–17th, 2026 at the Royal MAS Arena, was Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour university hackathon. Organized by Team TechTalk360 and headlined by Cursor, the event brought together over 500 builders, developers, and AI enthusiasts to ship under intense time pressure.

#42
Cursor 24hr Buildathon 34
Competition

Cursor 24hr Buildathon

The Cursor Colombo Buildathon, held on May 16th–17th, 2026 at the Royal MAS Arena, was Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour university hackathon. Organized by Team TechTalk360 and headlined by Cursor, the event brought together over 500 builders, developers, and AI enthusiasts to ship under intense time pressure.

#43
Cursor 24hr Buildathon 35
Competition

Cursor 24hr Buildathon

The Cursor Colombo Buildathon, held on May 16th–17th, 2026 at the Royal MAS Arena, was Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour university hackathon. Organized by Team TechTalk360 and headlined by Cursor, the event brought together over 500 builders, developers, and AI enthusiasts to ship under intense time pressure.

#44
Cursor 24hr Buildathon 36
Competition

Cursor 24hr Buildathon

The Cursor Colombo Buildathon, held on May 16th–17th, 2026 at the Royal MAS Arena, was Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour university hackathon. Organized by Team TechTalk360 and headlined by Cursor, the event brought together over 500 builders, developers, and AI enthusiasts to ship under intense time pressure.

#45
Cursor 24hr Buildathon 37
Competition

Cursor 24hr Buildathon

The Cursor Colombo Buildathon, held on May 16th–17th, 2026 at the Royal MAS Arena, was Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour university hackathon. Organized by Team TechTalk360 and headlined by Cursor, the event brought together over 500 builders, developers, and AI enthusiasts to ship under intense time pressure.

#46
Phantom Series P01 31
Conference

𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝟎𝟏

Hosted by UnicornX, this exclusive pitching competition and expert learning session was designed for youth-led startups looking to sharpen their ideas, build confidence, and learn from experienced voices in the ecosystem.

#47
Phantom Series P01 32
Conference

𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝟎𝟏

Hosted by UnicornX, this exclusive pitching competition and expert learning session was designed for youth-led startups looking to sharpen their ideas, build confidence, and learn from experienced voices in the ecosystem.

#48
Phantom Series P01 01
Conference

Phantom Series P01

Hosted by UnicornX: youth-led startup pitching and expert learning session.

#49
Phantom Series P01 02
Conference

Phantom Series P01

Hosted by UnicornX: youth-led startup pitching and expert learning session.

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Phantom Series P01 03
Conference

Phantom Series P01

Hosted by UnicornX: youth-led startup pitching and expert learning session.

#51
Phantom Series P01 04
Conference

Phantom Series P01

Hosted by UnicornX: youth-led startup pitching and expert learning session.

#52
IESL RoboGames 25/26 university category image 38
Competition

IESL ROBOGAMES 25/26 - University Category

IESL RoboGames is an annual event organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and SLT-Mobitel. The competition includes three main segments: School category, Undergraduate category and Open category. Competitors nationwide are eligible to enter their designated categories, and all enthusiasts are welcome to take part in the open BattleBot Challenge.

#53
IESL RoboGames 25/26 university category image 39
Competition

IESL ROBOGAMES 25/26 - University Category

IESL RoboGames is an annual event organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and SLT-Mobitel. The competition includes three main segments: School category, Undergraduate category and Open category. Competitors nationwide are eligible to enter their designated categories, and all enthusiasts are welcome to take part in the open BattleBot Challenge.

#54
IESL RoboGames 25/26 university category image 40
Competition

IESL ROBOGAMES 25/26 - University Category

IESL RoboGames is an annual event organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and SLT-Mobitel. The competition includes three main segments: School category, Undergraduate category and Open category. Competitors nationwide are eligible to enter their designated categories, and all enthusiasts are welcome to take part in the open BattleBot Challenge.

#55
IESL RoboGames 25/26 university category image 41
Competition

IESL ROBOGAMES 25/26 - University Category

IESL RoboGames is an annual event organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and SLT-Mobitel. The competition includes three main segments: School category, Undergraduate category and Open category. Competitors nationwide are eligible to enter their designated categories, and all enthusiasts are welcome to take part in the open BattleBot Challenge.

#56
IESL RoboGames 25/26 university category image 42
Competition

IESL ROBOGAMES 25/26 - University Category

IESL RoboGames is an annual event organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) and SLT-Mobitel. The competition includes three main segments: School category, Undergraduate category and Open category. Competitors nationwide are eligible to enter their designated categories, and all enthusiasts are welcome to take part in the open BattleBot Challenge.

#57
IESL RoboGames 25/26 01
Competition

IESL RoboGames 25/26

Team Knurdz was selected among the top teams in the IESL RoboGames University Category: Sri Lanka's undergraduate robotics challenge at the University of Moratuwa.

#58
IESL RoboGames 25/26 02
Competition

IESL RoboGames 25/26

Team Knurdz was selected among the top teams in the IESL RoboGames University Category: Sri Lanka's undergraduate robotics challenge at the University of Moratuwa.

#59
IESL RoboGames 25/26 03
Competition

IESL RoboGames 25/26

Team Knurdz was selected among the top teams in the IESL RoboGames University Category: Sri Lanka's undergraduate robotics challenge at the University of Moratuwa.

#60
IESL RoboGames 25/26 04
Competition

IESL RoboGames 25/26

Team Knurdz was selected among the top teams in the IESL RoboGames University Category: Sri Lanka's undergraduate robotics challenge at the University of Moratuwa.

#61
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Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo

Hosted by Cursor, this launch event for Cursor 3.0 brought developers together from across Sri Lanka to explore the latest workflow upgrades and share practical ideas for building faster with AI.

#62
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Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo

Hosted by Cursor, this launch event for Cursor 3.0 brought developers together from across Sri Lanka to explore the latest workflow upgrades and share practical ideas for building faster with AI.

#63
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Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo

Hosted by Cursor, this launch event for Cursor 3.0 brought developers together from across Sri Lanka to explore the latest workflow upgrades and share practical ideas for building faster with AI.

#64
Cursor Meetup Colombo 01
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo

First Cursor community meetup in Sri Lanka with Nick Miller — talks, live demos, and networking.

#65
Cursor Meetup Colombo 02
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo

First Cursor community meetup in Sri Lanka with Nick Miller — talks, live demos, and networking.

#66
Cursor Meetup Colombo 03
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo

First Cursor community meetup in Sri Lanka with Nick Miller — talks, live demos, and networking.

#67
Cursor Meetup Colombo 04
Meetup

Cursor Meetup Colombo

First Cursor community meetup in Sri Lanka with Nick Miller — talks, live demos, and networking.

#68
GitHub Copilot Dev Days Colombo 24
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub, this session offered a practical roadmap for how AI is reshaping the development lifecycle. From deep-diving into Copilot in VS Code to experimenting with the Copilot CLI, the event focused on hands-on workflows and real-world productivity gains.

#69
GitHub Copilot Dev Days Colombo 25
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub, this session offered a practical roadmap for how AI is reshaping the development lifecycle. From deep-diving into Copilot in VS Code to experimenting with the Copilot CLI, the event focused on hands-on workflows and real-world productivity gains.

#70
GitHub Copilot Dev Days Colombo 26
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub, this session offered a practical roadmap for how AI is reshaping the development lifecycle. From deep-diving into Copilot in VS Code to experimenting with the Copilot CLI, the event focused on hands-on workflows and real-world productivity gains.

#71
GitHub Copilot Dev Days Colombo 27
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub, this session offered a practical roadmap for how AI is reshaping the development lifecycle. From deep-diving into Copilot in VS Code to experimenting with the Copilot CLI, the event focused on hands-on workflows and real-world productivity gains.

#72
Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo 01
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub: hands-on Copilot in VS Code, CLI workflows, and AI-assisted development.

#73
Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo 02
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub: hands-on Copilot in VS Code, CLI workflows, and AI-assisted development.

#74
Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo 03
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub: hands-on Copilot in VS Code, CLI workflows, and AI-assisted development.

#75
Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo 04
Workshop

Github Copilot Dev Days Colombo

Hosted by Microsoft and GitHub: hands-on Copilot in VS Code, CLI workflows, and AI-assisted development.

#76
Project showcase 1
Development

Sonar Code Editor Launch

A new chapter for code quality at UoM. Capturing the moment Sonar made its official debut at the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa. From a vision of building a more secure, proctored, and collaborative coding environment to seeing it live in the hands of our fellow undergraduates, this initial launch is just the beginning.

#77
Team working together
Team Culture

Pre-Launch Prep at UoM IT

A glimpse into the final hours before Sonar hits the Faculty of IT at UoM. There’s something special about these sessions, the intense focus, the sound of mechanical keyboards, and the shared mission of building something from scratch. From debugging the last few edge cases to refining the proctoring logic, our team is making sure everything is mission-ready for the University of Moratuwa.

#78
Event 2B
Awareness Session

Xeynergy Awareness Session

Organized by Xeynergy, this awareness session provided a deep dive into advanced AI optimization techniques. The session focused on the practical application of Fine-tuning and LLM Distillation, offering a clear roadmap for developing specialized, high-performance AI models.

#79
Xeynergy Mini Competition 01
Awareness Session

Xeynergy Mini Competition

Team Knurdz competed at the Xeynergy Mini Competition: a fast-paced build challenge hosted by Xeynergy, focused on AI-assisted development, creativity, and teamwork.

#80
Xeynergy Mini Competition 02
Awareness Session

Xeynergy Mini Competition

Team Knurdz competed at the Xeynergy Mini Competition: a fast-paced build challenge hosted by Xeynergy, focused on AI-assisted development, creativity, and teamwork.

#81
Xeynergy Mini Competition 03
Awareness Session

Xeynergy Mini Competition

Team Knurdz competed at the Xeynergy Mini Competition: a fast-paced build challenge hosted by Xeynergy, focused on AI-assisted development, creativity, and teamwork.

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Xeynergy Mini Competition 04
Awareness Session

Xeynergy Mini Competition

Team Knurdz competed at the Xeynergy Mini Competition: a fast-paced build challenge hosted by Xeynergy, focused on AI-assisted development, creativity, and teamwork.

#83
Team event
Team Culture

The Sonar Development Sessions

Another session, another milestone. We’re constantly iterating on Sonar to make sure the initial launch at UoM is nothing short of excellent. From refining the installer to optimizing the editor's performance, the grind never stops. We can’t wait to show the IT Faculty what we’ve been building

#84
Exhibitions 01
Event

Exhibitions

Knurdz community showcases and exhibition moments.

#85
Exhibitions 02
Event

Exhibitions

Knurdz community showcases and exhibition moments.

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Exhibitions 03
Event

Exhibitions

Knurdz community showcases and exhibition moments.

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Exhibitions 04
Event

Exhibitions

Knurdz community showcases and exhibition moments.

#88
Team workspace
Team Culture

The Sonar Development Sessions

This session was all about the 'bug hunt', tracking down those elusive glitches in the proctoring engine and ensuring the Electron core is rock solid. It’s a cycle of break, fix, and repeat until Sonar is as resilient as the students who will use it. We're refining every detail at the UoM IT Faculty to ensure a seamless experience on day one.

#89
Team collaboration
Team Culture

The Sonar Development Sessions

Sleepless nights have become our team's signature as we race toward the Sonar initial release. Between the endless cups of coffee and the rhythmic click of mechanical keyboards, we are pushing the limits of what a student-led project can achieve at the Faculty of IT. Fatigue is temporary, but the impact of a secure, proctored editor is permanent

#90
Google I/O Extended Sri Lanka 2025
Workshop

Google I/O Extended Sri Lanka 2025

Hosted by GDG Sri Lanka, this event brings together developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry leaders to explore the latest innovations in AI, web, and cloud technologies. Held at Waters Edge, it offers insightful sessions, hands-on learning, and valuable networking opportunities within Sri Lanka’s vibrant tech community.

#91
Microsoft localhost 01
Workshop

Microsoft localhost

Community session with Microsoft localhost Colombo.

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Microsoft localhost 02
Workshop

Microsoft localhost

Community session with Microsoft localhost Colombo.

#93
Microsoft localhost 03
Workshop

Microsoft localhost

Community session with Microsoft localhost Colombo.

#94
Microsoft localhost 04
Workshop

Microsoft localhost

Community session with Microsoft localhost Colombo.

#95
Team activity
Team Culture

The Sonar Development Sessions

In this session, our team was buried in the backend logic, optimizing real-time activity tracking and offline data sync. It’s not just about making it look good; it’s about ensuring the integrity of every coding exam. Seeing these complex systems finally talk to each other makes the long hours at the University of Moratuwa worth every second.

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Event 1
Event

Sherlock 3.0

Organized by IEEE WIE, SHErlock 3.0 is an immersive, team-based challenge centered on logic, intuition, and investigative thinking. Participants must step away from the digital world to solve a series of interactive tasks and complex puzzles in a race against the clock

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Event 2
Competition

Sherlock 3.0

Organized by IEEE WIE, SHErlock 3.0 is an immersive, team-based challenge centered on logic, intuition, and investigative thinking. Participants must step away from the digital world to solve a series of interactive tasks and complex puzzles in a race against the clock

#98
Sherlock 3.0 01
Event

Sherlock 3.0

Organized by IEEE WIE, SHErlock 3.0 is an immersive, team-based challenge centered on logic, intuition, and investigative thinking.

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Sherlock 3.0 02
Event

Sherlock 3.0

Organized by IEEE WIE, SHErlock 3.0 is an immersive, team-based challenge centered on logic, intuition, and investigative thinking.

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Sherlock 3.0 03
Event

Sherlock 3.0

Organized by IEEE WIE, SHErlock 3.0 is an immersive, team-based challenge centered on logic, intuition, and investigative thinking.

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Sherlock 3.0 04
Event

Sherlock 3.0

Organized by IEEE WIE, SHErlock 3.0 is an immersive, team-based challenge centered on logic, intuition, and investigative thinking.

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Team moment
Team Culture

The Sonar-Web-App Development Sessions

Development today focused on the bridge between the Sonar desktop app and our web services. We’re implementing real-time data streaming to ensure that every 'proctoring event' is logged instantly on the web dashboard. Using modern web technologies to handle thousands of concurrent events, we’re making sure that academic integrity at UoM is backed by a rock-solid, low-latency web architecture.

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Event 3
Workshop

Cursor Cafe

A high-energy meetup focused on builder culture and developer productivity. This session brought together local creators to dive deep into the Cursor IDE, sharing advanced strategies for optimizing coding workflows and AI-assisted development.

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Event 4
Workshop

Cursor Cafe

A high-energy meetup focused on builder culture and developer productivity. This session brought together local creators to dive deep into the Cursor IDE, sharing advanced strategies for optimizing coding workflows and AI-assisted development.

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Event 4
Workshop

Cursor Cafe

A high-energy meetup focused on builder culture and developer productivity. This session brought together local creators to dive deep into the Cursor IDE, sharing advanced strategies for optimizing coding workflows and AI-assisted development.

#106
Cursor Cafe 01
Workshop

Cursor Cafe

A high-energy meetup focused on builder culture and developer productivity with the Cursor IDE.

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Cursor Cafe 02
Workshop

Cursor Cafe

A high-energy meetup focused on builder culture and developer productivity with the Cursor IDE.

#108
Cursor Cafe 03
Workshop

Cursor Cafe

A high-energy meetup focused on builder culture and developer productivity with the Cursor IDE.

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Cursor Cafe 04
Workshop

Cursor Cafe

A high-energy meetup focused on builder culture and developer productivity with the Cursor IDE.

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Event 11
Hackathon

Microsoft Student Champs

A day of deep technical immersion at the Microsoft Sri Lanka office for the Student Champs Seasonal Special. From architecting high-performance PySpark ETL pipelines in Azure Synapse to orchestrating containerized solutions with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), the sessions were a masterclass in modern cloud infrastructure. Witnessing Azure AI Studio in action, specifically the live build of a RAG chatbot, bridged the gap between theoretical AI and real-world execution. Beyond the demos, the true value lay in the high-level networking with fellow innovators, all driven by the transformative power of the Azure ecosystem.

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Team gathering
Team Culture

The Sonar Development Sessions

One person is fine-tuning the UI, another is hardening the security protocols, and someone else is documenting the CLI. This isn't just development; it's a shared obsession with excellence. We’re putting in the work now so that the Sonar launch at the University of Moratuwa sets a new standard for academic integrity and developer tools.

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Event 14
Workshop

FInnC'25

The FInnC'25 On-Site Workshop successfully wrapped up at the University of Moratuwa, bringing a high-energy, hands-on approach to the future of the Internet of Things. In collaboration with RoboticGen, participants moved beyond the screen to prototype real-world IoT devices using OBOPLAY, a cutting-edge innovation designed for seamless integration. Under the expert guidance of Odil Janandith and Sahas Eashan, the session bridged the gap between raw hardware and intelligent automation, proving that the next generation of Sri Lankan engineers is ready to build the physical backbone of the digital world.

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Event 15
Meetup

Design with Purpose: Team Probex at Industry Minds

A defining milestone for Team Probex at the Industry Minds PRE-LAUNCH. After an intense sprint of sleepless nights and relentless iteration, our vision for 'WE CARE' earned the award for Best UI in the final presentation. Beyond the aesthetics, this project was a challenge in engineering empathy and user-centric logic under pressure. A massive thank you to my dedicated teammates and the academic panel for their guidance, together, we proved that great design is the bridge between a complex problem and a meaningful solution.

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Event 16
Conference

Design with Purpose: Team Probex at Industry Minds

A defining milestone for Team Probex at the Industry Minds PRE-LAUNCH. After an intense sprint of sleepless nights and relentless iteration, our vision for 'WE CARE' earned the award for Best UI in the final presentation. Beyond the aesthetics, this project was a challenge in engineering empathy and user-centric logic under pressure. A massive thank you to my dedicated teammates and the academic panel for their guidance, together, we proved that great design is the bridge between a complex problem and a meaningful solution.

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Event 18
Workshop

Ballerina

A celebration of creativity and code at Innovate with Ballerina, organized by the IEEE Student Branch and IEEE CS Chapter at the University of Moratuwa. Proudly powered by WSO2, this hackathon challenged undergraduates across Sri Lanka to bridge the gap between abstract ideas and cloud-native execution. By leveraging the unique capabilities of the Ballerina programming language, participants are redefining how we integrate services and automate complex workflows. It’s inspiring to see the next generation of engineers building the future of integration, one sequence diagram at a time.

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Event 9
Conference

The AI Revolution: Live at the National AI Expo 2025

A reflective look back at an incredible day at Monarch Imperial for the National AI Expo. From witnessing cutting-edge AI-driven solutions to connecting with the brilliant minds, students and industry veterans alike, shaping Sri Lanka’s tech landscape, the energy was undeniable. This wasn't just an exhibition; it was a testament to the fact that AI is no longer a 'future' concept, it is the operating system of the present. As innovators, the responsibility is ours to steer this technology toward meaningful impact

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Event 13
Conference

National AI Expo-2025

A reflective look back at an incredible day at Monarch Imperial for the National AI Expo. From witnessing cutting-edge AI-driven solutions to connecting with the brilliant minds, students and industry veterans alike, shaping Sri Lanka’s tech landscape, the energy was undeniable. This wasn't just an exhibition; it was a testament to the fact that AI is no longer a 'future' concept, it is the operating system of the present. As innovators, the responsibility is ours to steer this technology toward meaningful impact.

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Event 14
Workshop

FInnC'25

The FInnC'25 On-Site Workshop successfully wrapped up at the University of Moratuwa, bringing a high-energy, hands-on approach to the future of the Internet of Things. In collaboration with RoboticGen, participants moved beyond the screen to prototype real-world IoT devices using OBOPLAY, a cutting-edge innovation designed for seamless integration. Under the expert guidance of Odil Janandith and Sahas Eashan, the session bridged the gap between raw hardware and intelligent automation, proving that the next generation of Sri Lankan engineers is ready to build the physical backbone of the digital world.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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OCTAII workshop — group session
Workshop

OCTAII workshop

Community hardware program culminating in a live 8-bit CPU build at the University of Moratuwa.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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OCTAII workshop — September 2025
Workshop

OCTAII workshop

Knurdz workshop sessions on logic gates, storage, and control paths for the 8-bit CPU program.

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Workshop

OCTAII Workshop

Hands-on digital-logic workshop during the OCTAII program.

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OCTAII live build — workshop bench
Workshop

OCTAII live build

Collaborative breadboard sessions wiring registers, decoders, and datapath logic toward an 8-bit CPU.

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OCTAII live build — breadboard assembly
Workshop

OCTAII live build

Hands-on digital logic and CPU building blocks during the August 2025 live-build series.

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Workshop

OCTAII Live Build

Breadboard and bench work during the OCTAII 8-bit CPU live build.

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Workshop

OCTAII Live Build

Breadboard and bench work during the OCTAII 8-bit CPU live build.

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Workshop

OCTAII Live Build

Breadboard and bench work during the OCTAII 8-bit CPU live build.

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Event 17
Hackathon

Ballerina

A celebration of creativity and code at Innovate with Ballerina, organized by the IEEE Student Branch and IEEE CS Chapter at the University of Moratuwa. Proudly powered by WSO2, this hackathon challenged undergraduates across Sri Lanka to bridge the gap between abstract ideas and cloud-native execution. By leveraging the unique capabilities of the Ballerina programming language, participants are redefining how we integrate services and automate complex workflows. It’s inspiring to see the next generation of engineers building the future of integration, one sequence diagram at a time.

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Event 7
Hackathon

Vibeflow AI Hackathon

A snapshot of the intense 6-hour sprint at vibeflow.stemlink.online. Our team dove headfirst into the future of development, leveraging LLMs, autonomous agents, and advanced automation to build a functional full-stack solution under immense time pressure. Beyond the code, it was a deep dive into how AI is fundamentally reshaping modern workflows, turning rapid prototyping into real-time execution. An unforgettable experience of speed, synergy, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible

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Event 8
Meetup

Vibeflow AI Hackathon

A snapshot of the intense 6-hour sprint at vibeflow.stemlink.online. Our team dove headfirst into the future of development, leveraging LLMs, autonomous agents, and advanced automation to build a functional full-stack solution under immense time pressure. Beyond the code, it was a deep dive into how AI is fundamentally reshaping modern workflows, turning rapid prototyping into real-time execution. An unforgettable experience of speed, synergy, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible

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Event 5
Conference

Road Legacy 2.0

Designed specifically for IT-focused undergraduates, this inspiring event serves as a strategic roadmap for navigating the next 3–4 years of university life. It provides a unique space to bridge the gap between different academic institutions and foster a unified community of future tech leaders.

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Event 5
Conference

Road Legacy 2.0

Designed specifically for IT-focused undergraduates, this inspiring event serves as a strategic roadmap for navigating the next 3–4 years of university life. It provides a unique space to bridge the gap between different academic institutions and foster a unified community of future tech leaders.

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Conference

Road to Legacy 2.0

Team Knurdz placed 2nd runners-up at Road to Legacy 2.0 and won the inter-university mini competition: a cross-campus meetup and flagship event linking UOM, UOC, and USJ first-year IT undergraduates.

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Conference

Road to Legacy 2.0

Team Knurdz placed 2nd runners-up at Road to Legacy 2.0 and won the inter-university mini competition: a cross-campus meetup and flagship event linking UOM, UOC, and USJ first-year IT undergraduates.

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Conference

Road to Legacy 2.0

Team Knurdz placed 2nd runners-up at Road to Legacy 2.0 and won the inter-university mini competition: a cross-campus meetup and flagship event linking UOM, UOC, and USJ first-year IT undergraduates.

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Conference

Road to Legacy 2.0

Team Knurdz placed 2nd runners-up at Road to Legacy 2.0 and won the inter-university mini competition: a cross-campus meetup and flagship event linking UOM, UOC, and USJ first-year IT undergraduates.

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Event 10
Workshop

J’pura Expedition 2.0

University of Sri Jayewardenepura. J’pura Expedition 2.0 provided a deep dive into the practical side of innovation, from mastering advanced prompting techniques to identifying actionable business opportunities in the age of robotics and automation. A massive thank you to the speakers, including Dr. Ruchira Wijesena and Malinda Alahakoon, for moving beyond theory and sparking a vision for how we can shape modern lifestyles. Events like these, organized by the IEEE IES Student Branch, are the catalysts for the next wave of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs.

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Event 22
Awareness Session

STEM education Awareness Session at Hendiyagala Maha Vidyalaya

On March 5, 2025, Hendiyagala Maha Vidyalaya hosted an engaging *STEM Education Awareness Session*. The event aimed to inspire students by demystifying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through interactive discussions, participants explored future career paths and the vital role of innovation in solving real-world challenges within their community.

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Event 12
Meetup

Earth summit by planet protectors 2025

A landmark moment for conservation in Sri Lanka at the Earth Summit 2025, organized by Planet Protectors in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka. This summit is a call to action, centering on the preservation of our nation's rich biodiversity and the critical resolution of the human-elephant conflict. By bridging the gap between the Aboriginal community of Dambana and contemporary scientific strategies, we are proving that the path to sustainability is paved with both traditional wisdom and modern innovation. Together, we are building a future where wildlife protection and human progress coexist in harmony.

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Event 23
Workshop

Workshop on Systems Thinking by Prof. Zuern

On February 10, 2025, Prof. Zuern conducted an insightful Workshop on Systems Thinking. The session introduced participants to viewing complex problems through a holistic lens rather than in isolation. Attendees explored interconnected loops, feedback dynamics, and practical tools to analyze and solve organizational and structural challenges effectively.

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