Maheel Lakshan
@maheellakshan
B.Sc. (Hon’s) in Software Eng. (2nd Upper class) with 2 years in MERN, React, React Native.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly enthusiastic and motivated software engineer with a strong interest in full-stack web, mobile app, and AI/ML development. My passion for learning new technologies drives me to tackle challenges head-on. I pride myself on being a critical thinker with problem-solving skills, enhanced by my achievements in sports that foster teamwork, discipline, and resilience.
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and developed various applications, including a real-time bus tracking system and a video streaming platform. My experience as a full stack developer has equipped me with a solid foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies, including React, Node.js, and AWS. I have collaborated with clients to gather requirements and deploy applications using CI/CD workflows, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
In addition to my technical skills, I have a proven track record of leadership and teamwork, which I believe are essential for success in any project. I am eager to contribute my expertise and continue growing in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Stack Developer/Project Owner
Voluntary Project
Mar 2025 - Present (4 months)
Designed and developed a real-time bus tracking system to reduce passenger waiting times by enabling users to view current bus locations. Selected and implemented the full project architecture including backend APIs, database design, and mobile app integration.
Full Stack Developer
My own Project
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Developed a video streaming platform with three core services: upload, watch, and transcode, utilizing Kafka for asynchronous processing to enhance system scalability and efficiency. Implemented the backend using Express and PostgreSQL for data management, along with AWS S3 for video storage.
Full Stack Developer Intern
Aldtan (pvt) Ltd
Nov 2024 - Present (8 months)
Integrated the repository design pattern with TypeORM, ensuring better maintainability and scalability. Enhanced the backend architecture for the microservices based project and built a responsive web interface using React.js, adhering to Figma design.
Full Stack Developer | Mobile App Developer | AI Engineer
Final Year Project
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
A human replacement system for continuous CCTV monitoring, enhancing real-time detection of abnormal activities like fighting or robbery, with authorities notified for immediate action. Contributed to developing a model using Autoencoder and LSTM for detecting abnormalities, and created web and mobile interfaces using Flask, Socket.io, and React Native to display the results.
Full Stack Web/Mobile Developer
Freelance
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Designed scalable and maintainable applications using MERN stack. Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, plan architectures, and deploy applications with CI/CD workflows.
Full Stack Developer Intern
jWare Automation (pvt) Ltd
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Introduced a new status code strategy to track the progress of cash requests across four sections and enhanced the backend infrastructure for the Hayleys Fenton’s Cash App. Initiated and led the AutoCAD Design Generator Project, implementing a user friendly interface using React and managing backend functionalities with Laravel and MySQL.
Education
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University of Ruhuna
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Electrical & Information Engineering
Grade: Second Upper Class (SGPA 3.67)
Achieved a Second Upper Class in Electrical & Information Engineering, demonstrating strong academic performance with the highest SGPA of 3.67. Gained comprehensive knowledge in the field, preparing for a career in software engineering.
D.S Senanayaka National School
Advanced Level, Combined Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
2015 - 2016
Grade: District Rank - 18 (1 A, 2 B's, Z-Score 1.6922)
Achieved a District Rank of 18 with grades of 1 A and 2 B's in Combined Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Obtained a Z-Score of 1.6922, showcasing strong foundational knowledge in science and mathematics.
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