Akhila Gunawardena
@akhilagunawardena
Associate Software Engineer with expertise in full-stack development.
What I'm looking for
I am an Associate Software Engineer with a BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering, currently working at Syntax Genie. My role involves SDK development for hierarchical content management, where I co-led the creation of a custom development framework that significantly reduced development effort by unifying implementation flows. I am passionate about building scalable and maintainable applications, leveraging my skills in Java, Spring Boot, and React.
In addition to my technical skills, I have experience in managing development teams, ensuring quality deliverables through close collaboration with QA teams. My leadership in task management using JIRA has helped align our efforts with sprint goals and project milestones. I thrive in environments that challenge my problem-solving abilities and allow me to contribute to innovative projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Software Engineer
Syntax Genie
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)
As an Associate Software Engineer, I co-led the development of a custom framework for hierarchical content management and designed a state machine for leave management. I implemented RESTful APIs and utilized JHipster for full-stack development, enhancing deployment efficiency through CI/CD practices. I also managed a development team, ensuring quality deliverables and effective collaboration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Software Engineering
Activities and societies: Participated in various software development projects, enhancing practical skills in full-stack development and team collaboration.
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Software Engineering, focusing on software development methodologies, programming languages, and system design principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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