Supun Wickramarachchi
@supunwickramarachchi
Entry-level Python backend developer with Django expertise and AI passion.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate and dedicated Python Backend Developer with a strong focus on Django and AI technologies. My journey in software engineering has equipped me with the skills to build scalable web applications and RESTful APIs, ensuring clean and maintainable code. I thrive in collaborative environments, having successfully led teams in projects like the Taprobane Mars Rover, where I honed my leadership and project management skills.
My experience includes developing and deploying multiple full-stack web applications, improving UI responsiveness, and reducing bugs through effective collaboration. I am constantly seeking to expand my knowledge in modern tools such as Docker, CI/CD, and AWS, and I am excited about the potential of AI in transforming the tech landscape. I am eager to contribute my skills and grow within a dynamic team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineering Job Simulation
New York Jobs CEO Council
Jul 2025 - Present (1 month)
Completed a challenging simulation focused on debugging and developing features for a software engineering team, resolving a critical bug in an automated billing system by skillfully identifying the root cause and developing an effective solution. Improved user experience by developing code that supports a note-taking feature on each invoice, enhancing communication and transparency.
Software Development Job Simulation
Datacom
May 2025 - Present (3 months)
Completed a simulation focused on how the software development team at Datacom approaches their work, reviewing a web application and planning for future improvements. Identified the root cause of bugs and implemented a fix to improve the application's functionality.
Remote Internship – Developer
Accenture Nordics – Forge Platform
Mar 2025 - Present (5 months)
Participated in a 5-part developer simulation for a healthcare application project, contributing to architecture, security, programming, testing, and Agile practices. Applied Git, Python fundamentals, and problem-solving for real-world scenarios, learning to manage technical and non-functional requirements.
Project Manager – Taprobane v4.0
SEDS Sri Lanka
May 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Led an 80+ member university Mars Rover project, managing 12 sub-teams, project timeline, and resource allocation. Developed Python automation tools and simulation environments for robotic pathfinding, and initiated fundraising campaigns that secured LKR 500,000 in 4 months.
Python Developer
iCom Digital Labs
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Developed and deployed 3+ full-stack web applications using Django, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, which improved UI responsiveness and code maintainability. Built RESTful APIs for user authentication, data handling, and admin dashboards, and collaborated with designers and QA to reduce UI bugs by 40% over 3 sprints.
Management Leader – Taprobane v3.0
SEDS Sri Lanka
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Coordinated across 5 sub-teams including finance and documentation for the Taprobane v3.0 Mars Rover Project. Planned workflows and task delegation, resulting in early project milestone completion.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kingston University London
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, Computer Science (Software Engineering)
2022 -
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computer Science, specializing in Software Engineering. This program focuses on advanced software development principles and practices.
Esoft Metro Campus
Pearson HND in Computing, Computing (Software Engineering)
2020 - 2023
Completed a Pearson Higher National Diploma in Computing with a specialization in Software Engineering. Gained foundational knowledge in programming, software development methodologies, and system design.
Esoft Metro Campus
Pearson DISE in Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2019 - 2019
Completed a Pearson Diploma in Software Engineering, focusing on core software development concepts and practical application. This program provided an introduction to software engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
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