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Rishitha Gunawardana

Glenroy

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer with a proven track record in mobile and web application development. Specialising in React Native, Laravel, Firebase, and RESTful APIs, I excel at delivering scalable, high-performance solutions and collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams. Seeking to leverage my expertise to contribute to innovative projects within a forward-thinking Australian tech company.

Developed skills in mobile application development within a fast-paced tech environment, focusing on creating seamless user experiences and efficient code. Excel in problem-solving and collaboration, with a track record of delivering high-quality applications. Seeking to transition these versatile skills to a new field, contributing to innovative projects and continued professional growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Enrich Arcane
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Spearheaded development and maintenance of robust cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using React Native.
  • Successfully integrated Laravel backend services with Firebase for real-time data synchronisation and OneSignal for push notifications, enhancing user engagement.
  • Contributed to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and ongoing support.
  • Contributed to the growth of the company's mobile application portfolio by developing innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Ensured application quality by conducting thorough testing before release, identifying and fixing bugs.

Associate Software Engineer

Enrich Arcane
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed well-organized training materials for end-users, enabling seamless adoption of new software features.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions for clients.
  • Participated in sprint planning sessions by estimating task complexity and prioritizing work items.
  • Enhanced application performance through optimization of algorithms and data structures.

Intern Software Developer

Digital Micro Services
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Actively participated in critical Telstra and Optus projects, gaining hands-on experience with REST API, SOAP, MySQL, Camel, and Angular.
  • Developed comprehensive full-stack solutions, demonstrating proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies.
  • Collaborated effectively with diverse international teams, contributing to successful project delivery in a remote environment.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Software Engineering

University of Plymouth (via NSBM Green University)
UK
04.2022

English Language

British Council
01.2019

Skills

    Java, C#, JavaScript, PHP, Groovy, TypeScript, Python

    React Native, Laravel, Native Android, Flutter, Angular,
    Spring Boot, NET Core, Reactjs, Nodejs (Express/NestJS)

    MySQL, Firebase, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis

    REST APIs, SOAP, Google APIs, OneSignal, Stripe, PayPal, SMS Gateway,
    GraphQL, OAuth 20, JWT

    Git, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Jenkins

    Camunda, Apache Camel, Wildfly, Maven, Gradle, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence, Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

    JUnit, Mockito, Jest, Cypress, Postman

    Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ

Affiliations

  • Vice President, IT Club (2016–2017): Led two successful technology events, enhancing student engagement and technical skills.
  • Core Member, FOSS Sri Lanka: Actively contributed to the Free and Open Source Software community.
  • Presenter, GitHub Workshop: Conducted a workshop for university students, sharing best practices in version control.
  • Member, OWASP Student Chapter: Participated in activities promoting web application security.

Timeline

Lead Mobile Application Developer (iOS/Android)

Enrich Arcane
01.2024 - 05.2025

Associate Software Engineer

Enrich Arcane
01.2023 - 11.2023

Intern Software Developer

Digital Micro Services
04.2022 - 12.2022

BSc (Hons) - Software Engineering

University of Plymouth (via NSBM Green University)

English Language

British Council
Rishitha Gunawardana