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Ruwan Perera

@ruwanperera

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Experienced Director of Engineering with a focus on team leadership.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role that fosters continuous learning and professional growth.

With over 15 years of extensive experience in website and web system development, I have honed my skills in various programming languages including PHP, Python, C++, and JavaScript. My expertise extends to web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap, as well as frameworks like Laravel and React Native. I have a proven track record in managing large-scale databases and leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

As a Certified Scrum Master, I prioritize agile practices and foster a collaborative company culture. My leadership experience includes overseeing teams across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with best practices, and optimizing team performance through KPI analysis. I am passionate about mentoring junior developers and driving project success through effective communication and strategic planning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Engineering

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SocialCatfish LLC

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)

Oversee a team in the US and Sri Lanka, managing the development and launch of new website services. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders for effective project planning and agile processes. Design engineering strategies and perform developer KPI analysis to optimize team performance.

Team Management Agile Methodologies Project Planning KPI Analysis Engineering Strategy Stakeholder Analysis Software Development Leadership Scrum Compliance

Team Lead, Senior Software Engineer

SocialCatfish LLC

Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years)

Led the development team in implementing new features and optimizing existing modules. Provided mentorship to junior developers and ensured adherence to code quality and best practices.

Team Leadership Quality Mentorship Implementation Software Development PHP MySQL React Native Laravel Python

Senior Software Engineer

SocialCatfish LLC

Jun 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years)

Developed and maintained various modules for the main website. Assisted junior developers and conducted code reviews while integrating third-party services and APIs.

Code Review API Integration PHP MySQL React Native Laravel Python C++CSS HTML

Freelancer

Various Platforms

Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)

Developed and designed web solutions for clients using various PHP frameworks and CMS on freelancing platforms. Managed multiple projects and ensured client satisfaction.