Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Extracurricular Activities
References
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Shalinka Wickramathilaka

130 Valley Lake Boulevard, Keilor East

Summary

I am a highly motivated and dedicated software engineer with a passion for creating efficient, robust, and innovative software solutions to enhance business productivity. With a strong foundation in computer science and a knack for problem-solving, I thrive in dynamic and collaborative environments. My goal is to contribute my technical expertise to develop cutting-edge applications that not only meet user needs but also push the boundaries of technological possibilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainee Software Engineer

Nexgen Innovation
01.2024 - Current
  • I worked as an API Developer (ASP.NET Web API) for the VRent website, focusing on both the admin portal and the customer portal.
  • Collaborated with front-end developers and product managers to understand requirements and deliver efficient solutions.
  • Ensured the performance, quality, and responsiveness of APIs.
  • Reduced API response time by 20% through optimization and code refactoring.
  • Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth)
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git)

Software Engineer

BELLVANTAGE
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Played a key role in the SLIC project and lead a team of 3 internship developers. this leadership resulted in a significant 25% increase in overall project efficiency.
  • Worked as a full-stack web developer. Used ASP.NET and MSSQL.
  • The project was significantly improved by streamlining processes and optimizing workflows, leading to a 30% increase in productivity and a 25% reduction in processing time, thereby enhancing project effectiveness and client satisfaction.
  • Actively addressed client needs and feedback, maintained open communication channels, and fostered strong client relationships, ensuring a high client satisfaction rate of 100%.


TRAINEE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

PEERCORE NEXGEN SOFTWARE
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • I worked on two main projects (Greenlight and PermAssist) gaining hands-on experience in the development of web application
  • Managed client requests, achieving a 20% reduction in response time, demonstrating problem-solving skills and responsiveness to client needs.
  • Improved technical proficiency by mastering ASP.NET MVC, C#, and SQL, contributing to a 15% increase in project efficiency.
  • Technologies Stack: C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, jQuery, MSSQL and MZ Azure

Education

BACHELOR - BEng (Hons) Software Engineering -

University of Westminster

FOUNDATION - Foundation Certificate -

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT)

Skills

  • JAVA
  • C#
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Team Working
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Failure Investigation

Projects

SLIC : is a web site based on the insurance domain that provides an online software solution for processing all types of insurance, which includes managing claims and making policies at various stages.


PermAssist: is an Australian based fully hosted online software solution developed for building surveyors / certifiers to manage the budling certification processes.


Greenlight: is an Australian based fully hosted online software solution developed for delivering permit processing solutions to State Government, City and Rural Councils.


Tuberculosis Detection App: This was my final year project which developed to detect tuberculosis using a blend of Image Processing and Deep Learning techniques. It accurately determines the presence of a TB infection through uploaded chest x-ray images. The accuracy of the system is 98.3%.


Technologies Used: Python, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, Matplotlib, Flask, HTML, CSS, JS

Extracurricular Activities

  • All Island Age Group Individual Chess Championships Participation
  • Certificate for being an active member of the ICT Association in St. Mary’sConvent
  • All Island Graded Examinations Passed Grade Institute of Western Music

and Speech (2006, 2008)

References

  • Mr. Achala Chathuranga Aponso, Senior Lecturer of Institute of Technology (IIT) | +61 421 715 926 achala.a@iit.ac.lk


  • Mr. Mario Marcelline, Director of NexGen Innovations | +61 431 524 424. mario@nexgeninnovations.com.au

Timeline

Trainee Software Engineer

Nexgen Innovation
01.2024 - Current

Software Engineer

BELLVANTAGE
06.2022 - 06.2023

TRAINEE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

PEERCORE NEXGEN SOFTWARE
06.2019 - 06.2020

BACHELOR - BEng (Hons) Software Engineering -

University of Westminster

FOUNDATION - Foundation Certificate -

Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT)
Shalinka Wickramathilaka