Hey, I'm Manu
Beyond the code and cloud deployments, here's a glimpse into what keeps me going when the IDE is closed. Spoiler: it's rarely closed.
Philately
Collecting stamps from around the world — a quiet passion that connects me to history and different cultures.
Badminton
My go-to sport for staying active. Nothing beats a good rally to clear the mind after a long coding session.
Traveling & Hiking
Exploring new trails and landscapes across Sri Lanka and beyond. Every hike is a reminder to keep moving forward.
Home Servers & Self-hosting
Running my own infrastructure at home — because why pay for the cloud when you can build your own?
Open Source
Contributing to and maintaining projects under github.com/Zektopic. Building in the open is how I give back.
Visit →Local AI / LLM Tinkering
Running Qwen and Gemma models locally on my AMD Ryzen 8600G. Exploring what's possible when AI runs on your own hardware.
Life in Frames
What I Listen To
Big fan of J-Rock (Japanese Rock). My current obsession is Base Ball Bear — if you haven't heard "Stairway Generation", you're missing out. It's the kind of track that makes you want to code through the night.
Also into: city pop, lo-fi, and anything with a good guitar riff.
Thanks for being curious enough to click my name. That says something about you.