Lakshan Hettiarachchi

Designed and delivered backend features across Java-based microservices for a large-scale OTT streaming platform, including content licensing, entitlement services, and offline viewing policies. Monitored and resolved production issues, improving platform reliability.

Engaged in long-term enterprise consulting projects as a vetted freelancer, accumulating over 6,500 billable hours.

Developed and maintained the Java backend for the gStore inventory management and fulfillment application, implementing data persistence and aggregation queries using MongoDB.

Built high-volume data ingestion pipelines integrating multiple data sources and implemented a security-relevant license/quota usage tracker. Integrated OCR API and developed audit functionality.

Led production stabilization and feature development for airline pricing and inventory systems, and drove development of a high-throughput aviation messaging system. Provided L3 production support and owned engineer recruitment and training.

Designed and built the microservices and stream-processing architecture of aeroCONNECT from scratch, a cloud-based messaging middleware for airline and government systems. Delivered NoSQL training and developed a messaging system for PNRGOV EDIFACT messages.

Researched and developed crew scheduling and rostering algorithms, and designed automated reports generated from duty data.

Built mathematical models and linear-programming algorithms for aircraft weight-and-balance and rotation/routing systems. Developed an IATA SSIM message parser and evaluated Neo4j vs. Oracle for representing airline crew data.

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Computer Science and Engineering. Achieved Dean's List recognition in several semesters.