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Hi, I'm Visal Chamuditha Dharmasiri,

Software Engineer

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About Me
Basic Information
Name:
Visal Chamuditha Dharmasiri
visalchamuditha@gmail.com
Mobile Phone:
+94 71 136 25 96
Date of Birth:
01st March
Nationality:
Sri Lankan 🇱🇰
Favorite Quote:
Chasing the sun 🌞🏃‍♂️
Professional Profile
Software engineer with 5+ years building scalable full‑stack systems and cloud‑native infrastructure. I lead cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, high‑compliance platforms—particularly in fintech and travel—focusing on observability, CI/CD, and zero‑downtime releases. I bridge product goals and engineering execution to ship reliable systems.
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My Interests
Always learning is my passion! It fuels my drive to climb the career ladder faster and faster, discovering new ways along the way. ⚡️ In my journey, I view continuous learning as an energetic supplement for a balanced life. It keeps me motivated, engaged, and ready to tackle any challenge that comes my way. 🚀 Let's embrace the power of lifelong learning and soar to new heights together! 🌟
Coding
Music & Movies
Video Games
Traveling
Sports
Skills
Personal Skills
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
Professional Skills
  • Web Development
  • Database Management
  • DevOps & Cloud Engineering
  • Automation & CI/CD
  • Server Administration & Security
  • API Design & Microservices
Areas of Expertise

Languages

JavaScript TypeScript Python Java PHP SQL

Cloud & DevOps

AWS GCP Vercel Render Firebase Docker Kubernetes Terraform Helm GitHub Actions GitLab CI Linux/Bash Nginx Prometheus Grafana

Architecture & Integration

Microservices RabbitMQ Redis Streams Serverless AI Agents OpenAI Mistral Stripe n8n

Backend

Node.js Express.js FastAPI Python REST GraphQL WebSockets

Frontend

React Next.js Tailwind CSS Material UI Shadcn/ui

Databases

PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis Elasticsearch Oracle MSSQL

Security & Tools

Okta Keycloak OWASP Trivy SonarQube
Experience

Full Stack Engineer

BCS Technology

January 2026 - Present | Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and microservices for enterprise-grade applications.
  • Build and support integrations across multiple systems, ensuring secure, reliable data flow.
  • Work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to deliver, monitor, and optimize high-performance production systems.
Selected project
  • JetSmart Booking System (AWS, Node.js, Docker, Redis)
    • Built and maintained scalable booking services (reservations, payments, seat/PNR workflows).
    • Improved production availability and observability through monitoring and alerting enhancements.

Software Engineer (Acting Team Lead)

XGen Group

May 2023 - December 2025 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Led cross-functional engineering efforts, driving project delivery and technical decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
  • Architected scalable full-stack systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
  • Mentored team members, enforced engineering best practices, and improved development efficiency through automation and process enhancements.
Selected projects
  • Smart Credit Spreading Tool (Next.js, Node.js, AWS, Docker, Okta)
    • Led design and delivery of a high‑compliance data‑processing platform with secure middleware.
    • Implemented CI/CD and automated testing to reduce deployment failures and accelerate releases.
  • Smart Collect Customer Portal (Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS)
    • Architected a scalable customer portal for real‑time loan data with a responsive UI and robust APIs.
    • Implemented zero‑downtime deployment strategies with automated rollbacks to ensure uptime.
  • Smart Credit Loan Origination (React, Node.js, Oracle)
    • Built core loan origination modules with audit controls and role‑based access.
    • Automated multi‑environment deployments and disaster recovery processes.

Associate Software Engineer

XGen Group

April 2021 - April 2023 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Drove adoption of containerization and CI/CD pipelines, transforming legacy systems into modern, scalable infrastructure.
  • Enhanced telephony platforms and built API-driven dashboards to improve system efficiency and operational insight.
  • Implemented automated disaster recovery strategies with database snapshotting to ensure data resilience and business continuity.
Selected project
  • Smart Collect Collection Management & Call Center (PHP/Laravel, MSSQL, ViciDial)
    • Modernized debt‑recovery workflows and telephony integrations, improving call‑center throughput.
    • Added monitoring dashboards and API integrations for operational visibility.

Social Media Manager

Royal College - Colombo 07

May, 2017 - February, 2018
  • Led social media management for an agriculture society, driving content strategy across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Grew organic reach and engagement by creating and promoting educational and event-based content for the agricultural community.

Chief Graphics Designer & Video Editor

Royal College - Colombo 07

May, 2017 - February, 2018
  • Led graphic design and video production for an agriculture society, translating complex concepts into engaging visual content.
  • Delivered impactful multimedia content that improved brand visibility and audience engagement across society initiatives.

Data Entry Operator & Excel Expert

Outstanding Song Creator's Association - OSCA

2020 - 2021
  • Data Entry Operator with strong Excel skills and a focus on accurate, well-structured data management.
  • Utilized advanced Excel features to improve efficiency, ensure data accuracy, and support reporting and analysis.

Freelance Graphics Designer, Video Editor & Social Media Manager

2014 - 2021
  • Freelance creative professional specializing in graphic design, video editing, and social media management to build and enhance brand presence.
  • Delivered end-to-end creative solutions using industry-standard tools for design, video production, and digital marketing strategies.
Education

Linux Systems Administration and DevOps Engineering Program

WSO2, Sri Lanka

March 2025 - March 2026
  • Selected from over 7,000 applicants nationwide and completed a rigorous technical program as one of 130 finalists, earning certification.
  • Built KubeStock, a microservices system deployed on a self-managed Kubernetes cluster (kubeadm) on AWS EC2 using Terraform (IaC).
  • Implemented a GitOps-based CI/CD pipeline using ArgoCD and GitHub Actions, enabling automated deployments with controlled production approvals.
  • Applied Zero-Trust security architecture with OIDC (WSO2 Asgardeo), Kubernetes RBAC, and network policies for secure microservice communication.
  • Established full-stack observability using Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana with custom dashboards for system monitoring and performance insights.
  • Integrated API gateway and service routing to manage traffic, rate limiting, and security across microservices.

BEng. (Hons) in Software Engineering - First Class Honours

University of Westminster (UoW) in a collaboration with Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT)

September, 2020 - June, 2025
Major Courses:
  • OOP Concepts
  • Machine Learning & Data Mining
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Server-Side Web Development
  • Client-Side Web Development
  • Cyber Security
  • Concurrent Programming
  • Software Engineering Final Year Project
Activities:
  • Member of University IEEE Society

English for Employment - Certificate Course

Department of Languages - University of Moratuwa

2019 - 2020
Grade: Distinction

Python Programming - Certificate Course

Ministry of Education - CRC Piliyandala

2019 - 2020
Grade: Distinction

Web Development - Certificate Course

Ministry of Education - CRC Piliyandala

2019 - 2020
Grade: Distinction

Secondary Education

Royal College - Colombo 07

2012 - 2018
Advanced Level: Physical Sciences Stream
  • 3C's - 0.4546
Ordinary Level
  • 9A's
Activities:
  • Senior Member of College Computer Society
  • Chief Graphics Designer, Video Editor & Social Media Manager of College Agriculture Society
  • Member of College Art Circle

Primary Education

Isipathana College - Colombo 05

2007 - 2012
Grade 5 Scholarship
  • 155
Activities:
  • Subject Prize for Western Music - 2011
  • Junior Prefect - Grade 05
  • Member of College Cricket Team - U13
Certificates & Licenses
Portfolio
Creative Work

As a passionate Digital Content Creator, I have built and nurtured a vibrant multi-platform brand that organically engages audiences on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. My content spans entertainment and inspiration, blending creativity with technology.

Syntax Library

A dedicated entertainment hub where I share captivating content on gaming adventures, cinematic movie reviews, melodic song recommendations, and even insights into software engineering. Explore the fun side of tech and leisure!

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Visal's Diary

My personal Instagram sanctuary capturing the beauty of everyday moments and breathtaking landscapes. From delectable food shots and serene nature scenes to adventurous travels, charming pet encounters, and majestic natural wonders like waterfalls, beaches, mountains, and the sky.

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Phone

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Location

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Email

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