Full-stack product engineering
Shipping web and API work with Angular, TypeScript, React/Next.js, C#/.NET, Python and REST — from implementation through deployment.
FULL-STACK ENGINEER · TECH LEAD · AI DEVELOPER
Building scalable software, intelligent systems, and digital products.
I turn complex ideas intosoftware that works.
Tech Lead with experience building full-stack solutions across fintech, SaaS, streaming, and AI. Focused on creating reliable, scalable products that solve real-world problems.
6+years shipping software
110public GitHub repositories
01published research paper
“Technology is more powerful when it brings people together.”
About
Who I am, and how I work.
Tech Lead building full-stack software for fintech, SaaS, streaming and AI products. Based in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.
I’m Lakshitha, an Tech Lead and full-stack software engineer based in Sri Lanka, with 6+ years of experience building enterprise and digital products across fintech, SaaS, streaming, e-commerce, and AI.
full-stackfintechC# / .NETAngularOracle PL/SQLPythonAI / MLtechnical leadership
Enterprise systems & databases
Building fintech and SaaS workflows with C#/.NET, Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server, including client-facing delivery in Scrum teams.
AI-powered products
Applied machine learning on real products: computer vision, recommendation systems, and AI tools for creators — not just demos.
Education & Experience
Where the work got real.
- Aug 2020 — Apr 2022
Full Stack Developer
ProjectXSpace · Rosanna, Victoria, Australia (Remote)
Delivered e-commerce, vehicle-routing and recommendation products across Angular, TypeScript, .NET, Python, SQL Server, Azure Service Bus and Google APIs.
- Worked on frontend, backend and machine learning development
- Engineered applications with .NET, Angular, TypeScript, Akita, Python, SQL Server and web services (REST, Azure Service Bus, Google APIs)
- Deployed and integrated software, and updated integration/deployment scripts to improve continuous integration practices
Brazen brownies. E-commerce web application and POS system Angular, .NET, SQL Server
Delivery Route Engine. Cost-effective engine for vehicle routing optimization Python, Google Maps APIs, Azure Service Bus
Recommendation system. Product recommendations based on user behaviour and preference Python, Pandas, Sklearn, matplotlib
AngularTypeScript.NETPythonSQL ServerAzure Service BusGoogle APIs - Mar 2020 — Sep 2020
Software Engineer
BevyLabs · Katugastota, Sri Lanka
Built web and mobile products including the ALTER GEN QR-payment hardware solution and a computer-vision shrimp counter proof of concept.
- Developed web and mobile solutions using PHP, JavaScript, Angular, Vue.js, Android and Firebase
- Built ALTER GEN, a QR-payment hardware solution, using C++, Android and Firebase
ALTER GEN. QR-payment hardware solution C++, Android, Firebase
Shrimp Counter App. Computer-vision proof of concept to count shrimp Vue.js, OpenCV.js, Firebase
Doctona-Mr App. Healthcare app connecting doctors and patients React Native, Android, Agora.io, Firebase
Vue.jsAngularPHPJavaScriptAndroidC++OpenCV.jsFirebase - Sep 2019 — Feb 2020
Software Engineer Intern
Mobitel · Mobitel (Pvt) Limited, Engineering Division, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Started my professional journey building internal web applications and a generator fuel-monitoring solution for engineering operations.
- Front-end development with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and back-end development with PHP and MySQL
- Helped with end-user support for stakeholders by preparing user manuals
- Built internal web applications and a generator fuel-monitoring solution for engineering operations
New on-air sites tracker. Tracked a site from definition through configuration to on-air Laravel, Bootstrap, SCSS, jQuery
Cell Block Manager. Communicated block and deblock of site cells PHP, Bootstrap, Sass, MySQL
PHPMySQLHTMLCSSJavaScriptC++ / Android
Selected work
Things I’ve built.
AI Creator Platform · Tech Lead
ToolGenie
An AI-powered creator platform and Chrome extension for YouTube ideation, SEO, metadata and workflow automation.
View case study
Streaming & VOD Platform
AYOZAT Stream
A multi-surface streaming experience spanning live TV, VOD, monetization, personalization and mobile delivery.
View case study
Video & Broadband Platform · Tech Lead
ZATLIVE
Built the ZATLIVE platform, revolutionizing the video and broadband experience with immersive, customizable and interactive video services — VOD, live streaming, advanced playout, targeted ad insertion, customizable players and interactive overlays to boost viewer engagement.
View case study
Web3 Royalty Marketplace
RightsMint
A platform exploring fractional intellectual-property ownership with Solana smart contracts and secure APIs.
View case study
Route Optimization Engine · Python
Smart Delivery Routing
A cost-effective engine for vehicle routing optimization, using maps, OR-Tools and real-time messaging.
View case study
Computer Vision App · BevyLabs
Shrimp Counter
A computer-vision proof of concept that detects shrimp and shrimp clusters in the browser.
View case study
Robotics · Full Stack Developer
Robot Arm (MindWave & Kinect)
An automatic robotic hand that tracks and replicates the motions performed by the user’s own hand, enabling remote operation and control, built on MindWave and Kinect motion capture.
View case study
Learn-to-Code App · BevyLabs
Python Sinhala
A Python interpreter on Android so practice can happen anytime, anywhere.
View case study
Learn-to-Code App · BevyLabs
Pascal Sinhala
A mobile tutorial app that teaches Pascal programming in Sinhala, with structured step-by-step lessons and runnable code examples.
View case study
Photography Studio Website
Weddings by Shanaka
A straightforward wedding photography website for a client.
View case studyMore projects
@lakshitha1629 · 110 public repositories on GitHub
Publications & Technical Writing
Research, books and writing.
Research publication, a programming book, and ongoing technical writing by Lakshitha Perera.
2020 · Research publication
High Tech Vision to Detect Currency Denomination and Virtual Wallet to Retrieve the Monetary Position for Visually Debilitated People
Author: N.B.L.K. Perera, A.U. Franciscus, M.G.R.D. Wickramasinghe
Research publication presented at the 4th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU 2020), covering computer vision for currency denomination detection and a virtual wallet for visually impaired people.
IRCUWU 2020 · Proceedings · Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
2020 · BookPython Sinhala Book
Author: Lakshitha Perera
A Sinhala-language book introducing Python programming for beginners, authored by Lakshitha Perera.
Published 2020
Ongoing · Technical writingTechnical Writing on Medium
Author: Lakshitha Perera
Articles on AI, software engineering, networking, API scalability and load testing.
Medium · @lakshitha1629
How I work
Tools that have actually shown up in the work.
Foundation
- HTMLExperienced
- CSS / SCSSExperienced
- JavaScriptExperienced
- Programming fundamentalsExperienced
Application
- Vue.jsExperienced
- AngularExperienced
- TypeScriptExperienced
- ReactWorking Knowledge
- Next.jsWorking Knowledge
- Nuxt.jsWorking Knowledge
- Android / React NativeUsed in Projects
Backend
- .NET / C#Experienced
- PHPExperienced
- LaravelExperienced
- PythonExperienced
- REST APIsExperienced
- Node.jsWorking Knowledge
- SQL Server / MySQLExperienced
- Oracle PL/SQLExperienced
Data & AI
- Machine LearningUsed in Projects
- Computer VisionUsed in Projects
- Recommendation systemsUsed in Projects
- OpenCVUsed in Projects
- scikit-learn / pandasUsed in Projects
- TensorFlowUsed in Projects
Infrastructure
- AzureUsed in Projects
- CI/CDWorking Knowledge
- GitExperienced
- DockerWorking Knowledge
- LinuxWorking Knowledge
- FirebaseUsed in Projects
Knowledge campus
Education, competitions, community.
Industrial Information Technology
Bachelor of Science · Honours · Uva Wellassa University
A 4-year, 120-credit English-medium degree covering software engineering, algorithms, databases, web applications, networks, business intelligence, project management and research.
Software engineeringAlgorithmsDatabasesResearch
Commerce Stream
G.C.E. Advanced Level · Nalanda College, Colombo
Accounting - A · Business Studies - B · Information & Communication Technology - C.
Accounting · ABusiness Studies · BICT · C
General Information Technology Examination
General Information Technology · Nalanda College, Colombo
Result: A · English medium.
English mediumResult · A
Competitions
Mobitel Smart Sri Lanka Hackathon
1st Runner Up in a national hackathon focused on building useful technology solutions.
Mobitel and Sri Lanka TelecomUWU GameJam
1st place for a game development project created through the Uva Wellassa University community.
Mozilla Campus Club · 2018Deft-coders 12-hour hackathon
Placed 3rd in 2016 and 5th in 2018 while competing in rapid, team-based software development.
Computer Society · Uva Wellassa UniversityCyber Security Quiz Competition
Placed 7th in a national cybersecurity-focused competition.
Sri Lanka CERT|CC · 2019Innovation competitions
Participated in SAHASAK NIMAVUM and Maker Fair, exploring new ideas through hands-on engineering.
Provincial 2019 · Kandy 2018Deft-coders v6.0
Organized a 12-hour hackathon for student developers and makers.
Computer Society · Uva Wellassa UniversityLeadership & community
Computer Society leadership
Vice president and professional-development program coordinator, helping create opportunities for student builders.
Uva Wellassa University · 2018IEEE Student Branch
Served as a first-year student coordinator and student representative for the IIT batch.
Uva Wellassa University · 2017University sports
Played for the university volleyball team and karate team, including participation in the Sri Lanka University Games.
SLUG · 2017School leadership and sport
Senior prefect, Under-19 volleyball vice-captain, and member of the handball, cricket and carom teams.
Nalanda College · 2012 - 2014Community and event work
Coordinated the Geethma musical concert, supported the Ananda vs Nalanda Big Match committee, and contributed to the Saukyadana Unit.
Nalanda College · 2013 - 2014Service and first aid
Attended Emergency First Aid and Basic Life Support training while supporting school community initiatives.
Nalanda College · 2013Contact
Let’s talk about the work.
If you have a product to ship, a hard engineering problem, or a team that needs someone who can move across the stack, I’m happy to hear it. Open to conversations.