Asanka Akash Sovis

@Asanka

"It is man that ends, but his works can endure"

Negombo, Sri LankaJoined November 2021

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I'm a dedicated software engineer with a passion for bringing hardware and software together to create robust and efficient solutions. I thrive on optimizing performance, managing power consumption, and ensuring the reliability of devices from concept to deployment.

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Anything is possible if you put the effort into it. So make sure to put your best into what you're doing. If you need any help, I'm more than happy to communicate with you: From mentoring to collaborating. Drop me an email, message me on LinkedIn or drop a message on Linktree. I'd be more than happy to assist... 🤝

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My Random Adventuresblog.asankasovis.com48 posts

Project Lihiniblog.projectlihini.com2 posts

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AAAsanka Akash Sovisblog.asankasovis.comFeb 27 · 3 min read

How to do Better Logging

When you're working on Embedded firmware or low level development, it's important to have a proper logging system in place. Logging helps with debugging, tracking values and monitoring the system for

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AAAsanka Akash Sovisblog.asankasovis.comFeb 13 · 4 min read

The C Runtime?

I always thought that when we compile a C code, it ‘just works’. No other fancy code runs to make our code function, like in the case for Java and Python. But turns out, it’s not exactly true. There are some work that happens behind the scenes when w...

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AAAsanka Akash Sovisblog.asankasovis.comJan 23 · 4 min read

Are Switch Statements Better than If-else?

Ever heard tech bros say, ‘switch statements are more efficient than if-else statements’? I certainly have. But have you thought of whether this is actually true? Well, is it actually true? The answer is that ‘it’s complicated!’ Let’s discuss. While ...

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AAAsanka Akash Sovisblog.asankasovis.comSep 1, 2025 · 2 min read

Fixing the Issue of Failing to Flash Devices Using Arduino on Ubuntu

I recently came across an issue where Arduino, installed under Ubuntu, refused to upload to my ESP32 device stating that ‘/dev/ttyUSB0 is not available or accessible’. This might sound absurd, and after digging into this issue a bit, I think I found ...

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AAAsanka Akash Sovisblog.asankasovis.comAug 22, 2025 · 5 min read

Kernel Driver Not Installed Issue with VirtualBox

There’s a nasty issue in VirtualBox where you won’t be able to run virtual machines on Linux distros. The error shows something similar to: Kernel driver not installed (rc=-1908) The VirtualBox Linux kernel driver is either not loaded or not set up ...

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How to do Better Logging

The C Runtime?

Are Switch Statements Better than If-else?

Fixing the Issue of Failing to Flash Devices Using Arduino on Ubuntu

Kernel Driver Not Installed Issue with VirtualBox

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Asanka Akash Sovis

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Asanka Akash Sovis's blogs

Recently published

How to do Better Logging

The C Runtime?

Are Switch Statements Better than If-else?

Fixing the Issue of Failing to Flash Devices Using Arduino on Ubuntu

Kernel Driver Not Installed Issue with VirtualBox