Hello, There

I'm Darshana

About me
I'm a passionate cybersecurity and networking enthusiast with a strong background in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and IT infrastructure. With hands-on experience in networking, system security, and Arduino-based projects, I enjoy exploring real-world tech scenarios and sharing my knowledge through my blog, Bits Journey. My goal is to specialize in cybersecurity, continuously learn new technologies, and contribute to the field by providing practical insights and innovative solutions.

--- Education and Work

My Academic and
Professional
Journey

Education

2025 - Present

University of Moratuwa

Bachelor of Information Technology
2021 - 2024

Institue of Technology
University of Moratuwa

Higher National Diploma in IT
2016 - 2019

Dharmapala Collage
Pannipitiya

Physical Science

Work Experience

05/2024 - 11/2024

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

Trainee Network / IT Support Officer
02/2020 - 09/2020

Bank of Ceylon

Trainee PBU (School Leaver)

--- My Favorite Tools

Exploring the Tools
Behind My Work

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Linux
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Python
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Proxmox
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Wireshark
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Packet Tracer
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Nmap
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Shell
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My SQL
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MS Office
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WordPress
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Photoshop

--- What Iโ€™ve Built

Snapshots
of My Journey

PIKDY

Final Year Project (ITUM)
To create an Augmented Reality (AR)โ€“based virtual fitting solution that allows users to try on clothes digitally using their deviceโ€™s camera, enhancing the online shopping experience by visualizing how garments look on them without physically wearing them.

Technologies : Python | Flutter | Firebase | Libs

Network Design

Banking Network
To design and simulate a secure and efficient network infrastructure for a bank, ensuring reliable inter-branch communication, data security, and optimized network performance simulation that reflects real-world infrastructure.

Technologies : PKT | Vlan | OSPF | TCP/IP | Configuration

Proxmox Server

Lab Environment
Proxmox VE for learning and testing virtualization, server management, and running multiple virtual machines (VMs) efficiently on limited hardware. Built a virtualization environment for hands-on experimentation, allowing you to gain real-world experience.

Technologies : Wireshark | Nmap | My SQL | Bash

Encrypter

CLI encryption program
To develop a lightweight encryption tool that converts plain text into an encrypted format using hexadecimal and bit-level transformations, providing a simple yet effective way to obscure sensitive data.

Technologies : Python | Linux Commands | OOP