Every great journey starts with a single spark. For me, that spark was ignited in October 2012.
While flipping through the pages of the popular Sri Lankan magazine Pariganaka, I came across an article about a company that seemed to be building the future: Google. That single read didn’t just make me a lifelong “fanboy”; it set the trajectory for my entire career as a software engineer and AI enthusiast.
From Blogger to “Buddhilive”
My digital footprint began on Google’s Blogger platform, where I spent years experimenting with different niches. By 2015, I knew I wanted something more professional, a corner of the internet I could truly call my own.
I initially hunted for buddhi.com (long gone) and buddhi.live (far beyond my budget), but serendipity led me to buddhilive.com. On July 2, 2015, Buddhilive Developers was born. It started as a hub for Google tech updates and tutorials, but it quickly became a sandbox for my deepest technical curiosities.
The Pivot to Intelligence
In 2016, a headline changed everything: Google DeepMind’s research on using Deep Learning to diagnose Diabetic Retinopathy. I realized that code wasn’t just about building interfaces; it was about solving human problems. I dove headfirst into TensorFlow, and my fascination with Machine Learning began.
My journey since then has been a series of experiments at the intersection of AI and the Web:
- AI & Music: Fascinated by the Magenta library, I built BL Studio, an AI-powered tool that allowed me to co-create my first song with an algorithm.
- Conversational AI: Long before ChatGPT was a household name, I was building chatbots with Dialogflow, including a Google Assistant action to help travelers discover the beauty of Sri Lanka.
- The Web AI Pioneer: In 2020, I developed BuddhiNLP, a JavaScript library designed to train intent-classification chatbots directly in the browser using TensorFlow.js.
The Evolution: Buddhilive Academy
By 2022, the world of Large Language Models (LLMs) exploded. As my content shifted from tech news to deep-dive educational guides, I rebranded to Buddhilive Academy. I wanted to empower others to understand this complex new world.
But as much as I loved teaching, I remained a builder at heart. I had a vision: AI should be private, accessible, and run where the user is.
Evolution of Logos
Here are the logos that represented buddhilive.com, throughout all those years.
The Birth of BuddhiAI: Democratizing the Edge
In November 2025, a decade of obsession with Web AI culminated in the launch of BuddhiAI.
I wanted to bridge the gap between powerful LLMs and user privacy. Leveraging Google’s Gemma models and the LiteRT framework, I built an open-source, browser-based AI chat application. No complex setups, no expensive servers, just high-performance AI running entirely on the user’s machine.
With BuddhiAI, users can implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) to chat with their confidential documents without their data ever leaving their browser. It is the realization of my belief that the web is the ultimate platform for AI.
Looking Ahead
Today, BuddhiAI is more than just a project; it is my identity. I am rebranding this entire platform to reflect this transition. While the archives of my old tutorials remain—serving as a digital diary of my growth, my focus is now entirely on the future of Edge AI and Web-based intelligence.
I’m still that same “Google fanboy” who was inspired by a magazine article 14 years ago. But today, I’m using those same technologies to build tools that put the power of AI back into the hands (and browsers) of the people.
Welcome to BuddhiAI. Let’s build a smarter, more private web together.
Buddhi Kavindra, Founder, BuddhiAI