My Journey
Qualifications
Experience
Laravel Engineering Jedi
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Creative Force
As a Laravel engineer working on a multi-regional award and grant management system, my role centers on maintaining and modernizing the application to improve its functionality and user experience. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform meets the needs of all regions while delivering a consistent user experience.
Senior Software Engineer
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Abans PLC
Developed and maintained a range of projects, including high-visibility e-commerce applications such as buyabans.com, bigdeals.lk, singhagiri.lk, and hyundaisrilanka.lk. My focus was on developing robust, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that catered to the specific requirements of each project.
Software Engineer
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Inspire CPO
Involved in every stage of the NiwaduDeals.lk website's lifecycle—a travel-fare aggregator and lodging reservations travel meta-search engine, similar to booking.com.
Web Developer
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TravelClick
At TravelClick, a leading revenue-generating solution provider for the hospitality industry, my primary role involved overseeing the production, modification, and maintenance of various websites and web application user interfaces. This involved closely collaborating with designers to translate their static Photoshop designs into functional browser-based pages. I also worked in tandem with server-side developers to integrate their code, resulting in the creation of intricate, interactive, and database-driven websites.
Web Developer
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D2 Creation
In my role as a full-stack web developer at D2 Creation, a creative hub for branding, outdoor advertising, web and mobile development, and photography solutions, I wore many hats. I delved into both front and back-end web development, using the latest technology to create websites that were not only user-friendly but also visually appealing.
Freelance Web Developer
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I've done remote work for various teams and companies across the globe. My skills are broad: from UX to design, front-end to back-end development. I enjoy each aspect and love building sites from start to finish.
Education
PhD in IT Management & Strategic Innovation
- Present
IIC University of Technology
Bachelor of Software Engineering (First Class) Honours
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The Open University of Sri Lanka
I take pride in being the pioneer in achieving First Class honors in the Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours program at The Open University of Sri Lanka. Recognized with the Virtusa Academic Excellence Gold Medal for outstanding performance as the Best Student in BSE, I've also been privileged to receive three consecutive scholarships by consistently making it to the Dean's List of Distinguished Students every year.
Professional Membership (MBCS)
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Professional Graduate Diploma
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT