Software Engineer
Building Scalable & Intelligent Web Solutions

I’m a results-driven software engineer with over 4 years of experience crafting modern, scalable, and cloud-ready web applications. My focus is on creating seamless user experiences while ensuring performance, security, and long-term maintainability. I thrive on transforming ideas into efficient, high-impact digital products.

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Name
Romesh Fernando
Nationality
Sri Lankan
Gender
Male
Experience
4 years and 11 months
Behind the Code

I’m passionate about developing systems that solve real-world problems through clean code, automation, and intelligent features. Whether it’s architecting backend APIs, integrating AI-powered solutions, or optimizing cloud infrastructure — I aim for reliability and innovation in every project.

Who I Am

As a software engineer, I bring together expertise in PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, and Laravel to deliver efficient, user-focused web solutions. My experience extends to cloud platforms such as AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda) where I design and deploy scalable applications. I’m also enthusiastic about applying OpenAI APIs to create smart automation tools and conversational interfaces that enhance business productivity.

Areas of Proficiency

Agile/SCRUM AI Integration API Development Backend Development Cloud Computing Database Management DevOps & CI/CD Problem Solving & Debugging Security & Performance Optimization Version Control

Professional Experience

With over four years of hands-on experience, I’ve contributed to diverse projects across eCommerce, safety management, and automation platforms. My work emphasizes performance optimization, clean architecture, and seamless integration between frontend and backend components. I take pride in leading development cycles, mentoring peers, and ensuring alignment between technology and business goals.

Web developer • Ideaseven
01/04/2025 – Current • Larnaca, Cyprus

  • Specialized in October CMS development by building dynamic front-end components, custom plugins, and modular features for multiple client projects. 
  • Developed and maintained reusable plugins and components to streamline future development efforts, significantly reducing project turnaround time. 
  • Optimized legacy codebases and enhanced performance across October CMS-based platforms. 
  • Designed AI-powered tools to automate plugin scaffolding, field generation, and layout templating, accelerating internal development processes. 
  • Integrated CI/CD practices and contributed to improving team workflows through intelligent automation and standardization.

Senior Software Engineer • Fexcon
07/2024 – 31/03/2025 • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Led the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications using AWS services such as EC2, S3, SNS, SES, SQS, and Lambda. 
  • Developed a custom email marketing automation tool for the WishQue platform, significantly reducing third-party email service costs by leveraging AWS SES, SNS, SQS, and Lambda for scalable delivery and tracking. 
  • Mentored junior developers in AI integration and chatbot development, leading the successful implementation of AI-based assistants for WishQue and PEWeldBank. 
  • Spearheaded the creation of intelligent tools and conversational interfaces using OpenAI APIs, enhancing user experience through natural language interactions. 
  • Independently developed an AI-powered reporting assistant for the WishQue CMS, allowing users to generate dynamic reports using natural language queries, replacing complex manual filtering. 
  • Fostered a culture of AI-first problem solving within the engineering team, improving development efficiency and encouraging innovation across all projects.

Associated projects
PEWeldBankSafetyseekWishque
Software Engineer • Fexcon
10/2022 – 07/2024 • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Contributed to large-scale projects such as WishQue, SafetySeek, and PEWeldBank, focusing on performance optimization and back-end service enhancement.  
  • Built and maintained robust APIs, improved CMS features, and deployed AI-driven optimizations to streamline user experiences. 
  • Played a key role in integrating payment systems, report engines, and real-time data processing tools. 
  • Automated repetitive workflows using custom scripts and cloud services, reducing deployment time.

Associated projects
PEWeldBankSafetyseekWishque
PHP Web Developer • Ask International
12/2021 – 10/2022 • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Designed and implemented event ticketing and management modules for platforms like Eventfinda. 
  • Improved system scalability and performance while maintaining clean, modular codebases. 
  • Integrated automated reporting and payment gateway solutions to boost platform functionality. 
  • Supported dynamic marketing tools including email automation for event campaigns.

Associated projects
Eventfinda
Associate Software Engineer • Virtusa
11/2020 – 12/2021 • Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Developed ServiceNow solutions to automate and streamline internal IT operations and integrations.
  •  Worked on process automation, platform enhancements, and improved cross-platform connectivity. 
  • Collaborated with global teams to support digital transformation goals using Agile practices. 
  • Supported continuous delivery by contributing to version control systems and CI pipelines.

Education

Academic milestones that contributed to my expertise in technology

Higher Diploma in Computer Science • Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
2018 - 2019 • Sri Lanka
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering • University of Bedfordshire
2020 • Sri Lanka • Grade: 2nd Upper

Core Technologies

🧠 Programming Languages
PHP
Javascript
HTML
CSS
JSON
Sass
Typescript
YAML
C++
Arduino
⚙️ Frameworks & Libraries
Laravel
JQuery
Bootstrap
Datatables
Laminas
Symfony
Zend
🧩 APIs & Specifications
OAuth
OpenAI API
🗄️ Databases
MySQL
☁️ Cloud & DevOps
Docker
DynamoDB
Nginx
Vagrant
CloudWatch
EC2
IAM
Lambda
SES
SNS
SQS
S3
🧰 Tools & Utilities
Bitbucket
Composer
CPanel
Git
Postman
Powershell
Putty
VSCode
IoT
🧱 CMS & Platforms
October CMS
📋 Project Management
Jira

Contributed Projects

Wishque cover2022 - 2025

Wishque

Bitbucket Bitbucket CloudWatch CloudWatch Composer Composer CSS CSS Datatables Datatables EC2 EC2 Git Git HTML HTML IAM IAM Javascript Javascript Jira Jira JQuery JQuery JSON JSON Lambda Lambda Laminas Laminas Laravel Laravel MySQL MySQL Nginx Nginx PHP PHP Postman Postman Powershell Powershell S3 S3 Sass Sass SES SES SNS SNS SQS SQS Vagrant Vagrant VSCode VSCode YAML YAML

WishQue, a leading Sri Lankan eCommerce platform. A significant part of my work involves developing and optimizing the Website and the Content Mana...

Eventfinda cover2021 - 2022

Eventfinda

Bitbucket Bitbucket Bootstrap Bootstrap Composer Composer CSS CSS Datatables Datatables Docker Docker EC2 EC2 Git Git HTML HTML Javascript Javascript Jira Jira JQuery JQuery JSON JSON Lambda Lambda MySQL MySQL Nginx Nginx PHP PHP Postman Postman S3 S3 SES SES SNS SNS Symfony Symfony VSCode VSCode

I previously worked as a PHP developer on the Eventfinda platform, an innovative solution for discovering and promoting events across New Zealand. ...

Safetyseek cover2022 – 2025

Safetyseek

Bitbucket Bitbucket Composer Composer CSS CSS Datatables Datatables EC2 EC2 Git Git HTML HTML Javascript Javascript Jira Jira JQuery JQuery JSON JSON Laminas Laminas MySQL MySQL OAuth OAuth PHP PHP Postman Postman S3 S3 SES SES SNS SNS VSCode VSCode YAML YAML Zend Zend

Safetyseek , a cloud-based Health and Safety management platform designed to help businesses efficiently monitor and manage workplace safety. The p...

PEWeldBank cover2022 – 2025

PEWeldBank

Bitbucket Bitbucket Bootstrap Bootstrap Composer Composer CSS CSS Datatables Datatables EC2 EC2 Git Git HTML HTML IoT IoT Javascript Javascript Jira Jira JQuery JQuery JSON JSON Laminas Laminas MySQL MySQL PHP PHP Postman Postman Powershell Powershell S3 S3 SES SES Symfony Symfony Vagrant Vagrant VSCode VSCode YAML YAML Zend Zend

PE Weld Bank, a cutting-edge solution designed for poly welding. PE Weld Bank is more than just a data logger or recorder; it calculates pressure, ...

ANT - AI Based Firefighting Robot cover2020

ANT - AI Based Firefighting Robot

Arduino Arduino C++ C++ IoT IoT

A firefighting robot powered by Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) was developed as part of a final-year research project in Artificial Intelligence...

Let’s Collaborate

Have a project idea or need a reliable developer for your next venture? I’m open to freelance opportunities and collaborations focused on impactful web solutions, cloud integrations, and intelligent automation.Let’s build something great together.

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