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Nipun Gunawardana

@nipungunawardana

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Software engineer passionate about mobile app development and innovation.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow my technical skills.

I am a dedicated software engineer with a strong background in mobile app development, specializing in Android and iOS platforms. With over four years of experience, I have successfully contributed to various projects, including customer relationship management systems and IoT applications. My expertise in Flutter, Kotlin, and Swift allows me to create responsive and user-friendly applications that meet client needs.

Throughout my career, I have embraced Agile methodologies, actively participating in daily stand-ups and sprint planning. I take pride in my ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. My commitment to clean architecture and best practices ensures that I deliver high-quality code while optimizing app performance and user experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer

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Sankaraa Tech (Pvt) Ltd.

Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)

Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning within Agile teams. Developed mobile features using Flutter, Android Kotlin XML, Jetpack, and iOS Swift with MVVM and Clean Architecture. Managed app releases on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, including internal, closed, and production tracks.

Flutter Kotlin Swift MVVM Jira Trello Git Bitbucket

Associate Software Engineer

SI Dynamics (Pvt) Ltd.

May 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Developed cross-platform, Native apps (Kotlin, Swift, Web) using Flutter and Dart. Applied state management (BLoC, Riverpod, Provider, GetX) for scalable and reactive UIs. Built and maintained Android apps using Kotlin, Java, Jetpack, and MVVM architecture.

Flutter Dart Kotlin Swift Jira Trello Bitbucket MySQL Spring Boot

Junior Software Engineer

Innov8 Fusion (Pvt) Ltd.

Apr 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Led research and integration of new technologies to enhance app capabilities and performance. Refactored legacy codebase from GetX to Provider, applying MVVM, Clean Architecture principles. Managed full app publishing cycle on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, ensuring compliance and smooth releases.

SwiftUI Flutter Jira Trello Git Bitbucket MVVM

Software Developer

Bitzen (Pvt) Ltd.

Apr 2021 - Feb 2022 (10 months)

Designed and developed products to meet the requirements. Contributed to the research and development, and the integration of new technologies. Designed and maintained native Android, iOS apps using Kotlin XML, Java XML, Swift UI, Jetpack components, with MVVM & Clean Architectures.

Java Swift PHP Trello Git Bitbucket MySQL CI CD MVVM

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Birmingham City University

B.Sc. (Hons) in Software engineering, Software engineering

Grade: Second Class Division 1

Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Software Engineering, achieving a Second Class Division 1. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of software development principles and practices.

SQA Certified

SCQF Level 9 Certification, Software Engineering

Achieved SCQF Level 9 certification, demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized field. This certification validates a high level of competency.

SQA Certified

SCQF Level 8 Certification, Software Engineering

Obtained SCQF Level 8 certification, indicating a strong foundation in relevant subject areas. This certification signifies a solid understanding of core concepts.

SQA Certified

SCQF Level 7 Certification, Software Engineering

Earned SCQF Level 7 certification, confirming foundational knowledge and skills. This certification provides a base for further professional development.