My Journey

Tracing my path from independent systems research to formal enterprise software engineering.

2024 - Present

Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering (Ongoing)

NIBM - National Institute of Business Management

  • Advanced Enterprise App Development (Java EE) & Robotics architecture.
  • Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence using IBM DB2.
  • Developing high-performance alogorithms and complex data structures.
  • Emerging technologies research and IT management practices.
Enterprise JavaReactDB2IOTPDSADWBI
2023 - 2024

Diploma in Software Engineering (Completed)

NIBM - National Institute of Business Management

  • Graduated with a GPA of 3.8+
  • Core focus on Object Oriented Programming (Java), GUI Development, and Networking.
  • Built a Student System (Java/MySQL) as a flagship project.
  • Mastered Database Management Systems and Modern Web development fundamentals.
Java SwingMySQLWeb DevOOPNetworking
2021 — Present

Self-Directed Software Engineering Mastery

Independent Research & Development

  • Bridging the gap between academic theory and modern industrial standards through continuous, self-directed research.
  • Foundations: Independent study of PC Hardware Architecture and System Internals to understand software-hardware interaction.
  • Programming: Mastered Core Java and OOP principles through self-study prior to formal enrollment.
  • Modern Stack: Deep-diving into the Next.js ecosystem, Tailwind CSS, and Cloudflare deployment—technologies beyond the standard academic syllabus.
  • Enterprise Research: Currently exploring Microservices architecture and Spring Security to supplement HND-level enterprise studies.
Next.jsSystem ArchitectureSelf-LearningEnterprise Patterns
2019 — Present

Technical Content Creator

YouTube / Community

  • Produced 20+ Sinhala-language technical videos simplifying complex engineering concepts.
  • Researched hardware architecture and software systems for a growing audience.
  • Built a technical community focused on modern technology trends.
Technical WritingPresentationVideo ProductionCommunity
2021 — Present

Freelance Project Management (Fiverr)

Remote / International Clients

  • Managed and successfully delivered 100+ projects for international clients.
  • Developed high-level professional communication and time-critical delivery skills.
  • Handled client requirements, feedback loops, and project scoping independently.
Client RelationsTime ManagementProject DeliveryGlobal Scalability