DUDilan_JT User
@dilanjtuser
Results-driven software engineer specializing in Rust and Python development.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven software engineer with 3 years of combined professional experience specializing in high-performance Rust and Python backend development. My work has consistently achieved 60-80% performance improvements through Rust optimization and concurrent programming. I am passionate about modern testing practices, profiling, documentation, and microservices architecture. Additionally, I have a strong commitment to knowledge sharing, demonstrated through my 4 years of experience as an ICT instructor.
In my recent role at Atlas Populi, I played a pivotal role in porting key components to Rust, enhancing performance and memory safety. I engineered live configuration management APIs and worked on containerizing microservices, contributing to the development of CI/CD pipelines. My experience also includes implementing Bluetooth Low Energy services and scalable REST APIs, showcasing my versatility in backend development. I thrive in collaborative environments and have successfully engaged with cross-cultural teams, enhancing my adaptability and communication skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Software Engineer - Level 2
Atlas Populi Pvt Ltd
May 2025 - Present (3 months)
Provided specialized Rust development consultation and code review services on a part-time basis. Supported the development team with advanced Rust programming patterns and performance optimization, conducting pull request reviews and technical guidance for Rust-based projects.
Associate Software Engineer - Level 2
Atlas Populi Pvt Ltd
Dec 2024 - Present (8 months)
Played an integral role in porting key components to Rust for enhanced performance and memory safety, achieving 60-80% performance improvements on CPU-bound tasks. Engineered Pub/Sub based live configuration management APIs for edge device updates and worked on a WiFi management service for Linux-based kiosk OS.
Associate Software Engineer - Level 1
Atlas Populi Pvt Ltd
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Implemented a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) service for IoT device provisioning, supporting both Android and iOS connectivity. Contributed Rust scripts for data and backend teams utilizing Redis and cron jobs, and integrated analytics platforms with Prometheus for real-time monitoring.
Software Engineer Intern (Backend)
Atlas Populi Pvt Ltd
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Utilized OOP principles and class-based views for developing back-end RESTful APIs. Enforced customized policies using Python decorators and implemented custom JWT authentication middlewares.
Software Engineer Intern
Vetstoria
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Conducted CI/CD solution evaluation on Bitbucket pipelines and created and maintained API documentation using Swagger and OpenAPI tools. Developed and maintained reusable VueJS components, enhancing UI consistency and performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Informatics Institute of Technology
B.Eng. in Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2019 - 2023
Grade: First Class Honours
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering, achieving First Class Honours. The curriculum focused on comprehensive software development principles and practices.
St. Peter’s College Colombo 04, Negombo branch
G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, Commerce with ICT
2017 - 2019
Grade: 3 Distinctions and 1 Very Good Pass
Completed the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in the Commerce stream with ICT. Achieved 3 Distinctions and 1 Very Good Pass.
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