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Vihanga Malshan

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About Me

I am a highly motivated Full Stack Software Engineer with a Bachelor of Science Hons. in Software Engineering from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. With over four years of professional experience in the software industry, I have honed my skills in a wide array of technologies, including PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, Vue.js, and more. My career journey has taken me from developing innovative web applications during my university days to leading key projects at SperaLabs, Aventage Labs and Northwood Consulting.

At Northwood Consulting, I developed the Product Management System (ERP) with notifications and dynamic approval workflows, boosting productivity by 25%. I contributed to SimpleSales V1, enhancing collaborator interactions, contract signing, and payment processing. Additionally, I built the ESG Platform, automating ESG data reporting for accurate and efficient periodic disclosures.

At SperaLabs, I have modernized the frontend design of Niwadu.com v2, expanded the functionality of Niwadu.com Chat Bot, and integrated diverse payment gateways, significantly boosting user satisfaction and booking completion rates.

At Aventage Labs, I developed bespoke CRM solutions, digital notice boards, and a QR system for Rhino Group, enhancing lead management, customer communication, and operational efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and continuously strive to enhance my skills and knowledge in the ever-evolving field of software development.

Experience

09/2024 - Present

Dev Lead

Northwood Consulting · Full-time

At Northwood Consulting, I played a key role in developing the Product Management System (ERP) by introducing notifications and dynamic approval workflows, which boosted productivity by 25%. I also contributed to the SimpleSales V1 platform, streamlining collaborator interactions, contract signing, and payment processing, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency. Additionally, I developed the ESG Platform, automating ESG data reporting and enabling businesses to generate and submit periodic disclosures with greater accuracy and efficiency.

09/2023 - 09/2024

Software Engineer

Spera Labs · Full-time

At SperaLabs, I have played a key role in modernizing the frontend design of Niwadu.com v2, which enhanced user experience and increased mobile bookings by 30%. I also expanded the functionality of Niwadu.com Chat Bot to handle more booking and payment transactions, streamlining processes and improving efficiency. Additionally, I integrated diverse payment gateways, expanding options by 40% across multiple currencies, which significantly boosted booking completion rates and user satisfaction.

09/2021 – 09/2023

Software Engineer

Aventage Labs · Full-time

At Aventage Labs, I developed bespoke CRM solutions, digital notice boards, and a QR system for Rhino Group. These projects contributed to enhanced lead management, customer communication, and operational efficiency. For example, the custom CRM for Rhino Group increased lead conversion rates by 15% and customer satisfaction by 20%. The digital notice board improved employee engagement by 25%, while the QR system enhanced order accuracy by 15%, raising overall customer engagement.

Education

01/2019 – 02/2023

Bachelor of Science Hons. in Software Engineering

Faculty of Computing, SLIIT, Malabe, Sri Lanka

During my university years at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, I immersed myself in a variety of challenging projects that laid a solid foundation for my software engineering career. I led the development of several innovative web and mobile applications, such as a School Management System that enhanced communication between students and teachers, and a Conference Management System with roles for Admin, Editor, Reviewer, and Other Users. I also created a fully responsive Car Rental Management System for managing car rental services, and a Shopping Management System for seamless buying and selling of items. Additionally, I conducted research on Innovative Healthcare Solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed at addressing critical healthcare challenges. These experiences allowed me to hone my skills in technologies like HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Java, ReactJS, and more, setting the stage for my professional career.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Java

SQL

No-SQL

Frameworks & Libraries:

Laravel

Vue.js

ReactJS

Inertia.js

Livewire

Alpine.js

Bootstrap

Tailwind CSS

Databases:

MySQL

PL/SQL

SQLite

MongoDB

Tools & Platforms:

GitHub

Bitbucket

Docker

Jira

Awards

For 2021

Best Promising Employee