Skills Summary
With 8+ years developing full-stack solutions and leading cross-functional teams of 5-10 engineers. Optimized systems serving 1.5M+ users with expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, Python, AWS, and DevOps Practices driving technical excellence and business results. Delivered scalable systems processing $100M+ transactions while accelerating deployment times by 70%.
Work Experience (8Y+)
Social Catfish - CA, USA | Senior Software Engineer
LINK2024 April - Present | Full Time | Hybrid (2Y)
- Built a reusable component library on top of TailwindCSS accelerating feature delivery by 30%.
- Mentored junior developers through comprehensive code reviews, acting as Technical Lead for quality standards and reducing production bugs by 40%.
- Provided stakeholder coordination between engineering and product teams for project alignment.
- Optimized deployment workflows using Docker, GitHub Actions and Kubernetes, reducing deployment times by 70% and scaling to handle 1.5M - 3M users per month.
eBEYONDS - Colombo, Sri Lanka | Full Stack Developer
LINK2022 May - 2024 April | Full Time | Onsite (1Y 10M)
- Developed and maintained SaaS applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and PHP.
- Enhanced database performance with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and NoSQL, reducing query response times by 35%.
- Tested applications using Cypress and automated deployments through Jenkins workflows.
Fitwin - New York, USA | Senior Software Engineer ( Started as ASE )
LINK2018 Jan - 2022 April | Full Time | Hybrid (4Y)
- Team Lead for teams of 5-10 engineers across 15+ projects, ensuring project delivery.
- Implemented testing methodologies, reducing QA bug count by 65% and accelerating release cycles.
Monday.com - Tel Aviv, Israel | Intern Software Engineer
LINK2017 - 2018 | Full Time | Hybrid (1Y)
- Supported UI/UX design improvements using Figma and Adobe XD, enhancing interface usability.
- Participated in agile sprints, helping achieve 10% faster feature releases.
Self Employed | Web Developer
2016 - 2017 | Full Time (1Y)
- Implemented agile methodologies and automated testing protocols, which improved code quality and stability.
- Developed full stack web applications using WordPress, Wix and no code tools
Contract & Consulting Experience
Allion Technologies - Canada | Senior Software Engineer
LINK2024 May - 2025 April | Part-Time Contract | Remote (1Y)
- Led architecture design for full‑stack applications using React.js, Next.js, Nest.js, Express.js.
- Designed micro‑services and serverless architectures on AWS, reducing system downtime.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 50%.
- Implemented REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints, improving client‑server communication efficiency.
Projects
- SocialCatfish (Reverse Search Engine) — View Project: naveend.com/projects/scf
- Optimized search algorithms using Python and Flask, improving data retrieval efficiency by 50%.
- Toothsome (Dental surgeon booking) — View Project: naveend.com/projects/toothsome
- Deployed on AWS using SST with serverless architecture including Lambda functions.
- Implemented AI‑driven voice agent for automated calls, improving client engagement by 50%.
- Remote (HR App) — View Project: naveend.com/projects/remote
- Implemented payment gateway with banking APIs for transfers, processing $100M+ monthly.
- React Native based mobile application.
- Dilmah (partner program) — View Project: naveend.com/projects/dilmah-tea
- Developed a responsive website using Redux, React.js, and Laravel boosting partners engagement.
- Fitwin Institute of Higher Education (FIHE) — View Project: naveend.com/projects/fihe
- Built an online‑first university platform (LMS + SIS) using Next.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL/MongoDB and Redis.
- Implemented assessment engine, virtual labs/hubs, and analytics with structured CI/CD and quality controls.
- Flight Simulator Airliner Controller — View Project: naveend.com/projects/fsc
- Electron + React desktop controller centralizing phase‑aware flows, MCP/FCU quick controls, and camera presets.
- Profiles engine with simulator connector; MongoDB storage and TailwindCSS dark UI.
- MMC DevOps Automation Platform — View Project: naveend.com/projects/mmc
- Automated GitHub PR‑based deployments across 12,000+ applications with centralized dashboards and monitoring.
- Node.js microservices with AWS/on‑prem integration, CI/CD orchestration, and role‑based access control.
- Fitwin — Point of Sale (POS) — View Project: naveend.com/projects/pos
- Electron + React desktop POS, offline‑first with local MongoDB and background cloud sync.
- Native C++ bridge for printers, cash drawers, scanners, and scales; receipt templating and tax rules.
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate - (In Progress - Expected Q1 2026)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional - Planned Q2 2026
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional - Planned Q4 2026
Education
- MBA in Information Technology - University of Moratuwa, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- BSc in Computer Science - Broward College, Florida, United States