My Career Journey
From Mechanical Engineer to Full Stack Developer
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka | 2014 - 2019
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering after 4 years of rigorous study, building strong analytical and problem-solving skills that would later prove invaluable in software development.
Mold Design & Development Engineer
Phoenix Industries Ltd. | Sri Lanka | Aug 2019 - May 2020
Led injection mold projects from concept to production, coordinating manufacturing methods and overseeing fabrication processes. Collaborated with international suppliers and technical teams to deliver efficient mold solutions.
Career Transition: Mechanical ā Software
Institute of Software Engineering, Sri Lanka
Made the pivotal decision to transition from mechanical engineering to software development. Completed comprehensive full-stack software engineering certification, marking the beginning of my new career path.
Independent Software Developer
Self-employed | Sri Lanka | Jun 2020 - May 2022
Launched independent software development practice, designing and deploying complete Point of Sale systems for two local supermarkets. Managed entire project lifecycle from client consultation to system deployment and maintenance.
Software Engineer
Bitzify Private Limited | Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
Engineered enterprise solutions for IFS ERP including payroll and supplier portals. Achieved breakthrough performance optimization reducing API response times from 4 minutes to 15 seconds through query optimization.
Produce Associate
Sam's Club | Round Rock, Texas | Mar 2024 - Mar 2025
Managed warehouse operations while applying technical innovation. Built an IoT temperature monitoring system with NodeMCU ESP8266 and thermistors, sending real-time alerts to improve product quality and reduce spoilage.
Freight Flow Associate
Sam's Club | Round Rock, Texas | Mar 2025 - Present
Operating warehouse equipment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet workflow targets and increase operational efficiency. Applying safety protocols and maintaining compliance standards.
Coding Bootcamp Student
Coding Temple | Jul 2025 - Present
Currently enrolled in an intensive full-stack software engineering bootcamp, expanding expertise in modern development technologies. Gaining hands-on experience in building RESTful APIs with Flask, designing responsive interfaces with React, and implementing relational databases while following professional Git workflows.