Amila Silva

- Software Engineer

20 1/2 Mile Post, Palugassegama, Saliyawewa, Sri Lanka.
amilasilvapvt@email.com .
(+94)774-244-755

I'm a passionate and dedicated Java Software Engineer, thrilled to welcome you to my website. I'm excited to share with you my proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions in the dynamic realm of software engineering. As a lifelong learner, I am committed to staying at the forefront of technology.

Experience

Software Engineer (2 years)

Intervest Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
  • Developing REST APIs and implementing services using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Involving various stages of software development including design, development, unit testing, and maintenance and server configuring of web applications.
  • Worked in a fully agile Squad work environment by collaborating with clients directly by sprint planning and daily stand-ups, retrospectives and product demos.
  • Involved in upgrading the process of deployment in a fully automated way by implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) process with tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Bitbucket, Jira, AWS etc.
  • Code reviewed, trained freshers, introduced new work ethics, playing a strong position in the squad.
September 2021 - Present

Associate Software Engineer (1, 1/2 years)

Intervest Software Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
  • Participated in all stages of the software development lifecycle and quickly adapted and improved my knowledge and skill set in various technologies, particularly in microservice development, gradle build and deployment with Spring Boot.
  • Adapted Unix/ Linux servers, OSs used AWS services, automated deployments, and system operations under seniors.
  • Involved all stages in design, implement, development testing, unit testing, server configuration, security bug fixing by developing new microservices from the scratch.
  • ` Performed research and development in Jasper reports, AWS SES, AWS SNS, AWS Cognito pool, AWS Cloudwatch and share knowledge with the team.
  • Developed high performance new features, new REST APIs to meet client requirements in a fully agile work environment and performed bug fixing.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks by involving, analyzing, and resolving issues reported by call center agents and live customers.
  • Worked in a partially agile work environment, by sprint planning and daily stand-ups and product demos.
March 2020 - September 2021

Software Engineer Intern (11 months)

Auradot (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
  • Applied academic knowledge and performed research and developments to complete assignments.
  • Started working with Spring boot framework, learned and practise design patterns.
  • Improved best practices in development, written clean codes, learnt best practises in using Git commands.
  • Gained a solid foundation for technical skills such as Spring boot, docker, jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira and I adapted to working in an agile work environment.
May 2019 - March 2020

Education

BSc in Software Engineering (Hons)

Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
Second Class Upper
January 2021 - July 2022

Higher National Diploma in Information Technology

Sri Lanka Institute of Advance Technological Education

GPA: 3.77

March 2017 - December 2019

Vocational Training Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

Hightec Lanka International & Technical Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.

1st Division Pass

September 2014 - March 2015

Certification in Java Standalone Application Development

Java Institute for Advanced Technology, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

January 2013 - July 2013

Advanced Level Examination - Commerce Stream

Sri Saranankara national School, Bingiriya, Sri Lanka.

Accounting: A | Economics: C | Business Studies: C

August 2009 - August 2013

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Web Application design & full-stack development.
  • Web Application Development (Back-end)
  • Cross Functional Teams and communication.
  • Agile Development & Scrum, Squads.

Interests

Apart from being a Software Engineer, I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. Playing volley ball, workout, travelling is my thing. I enjoy mountain biking, free climbing too.

When forced indoors, I follow a number of drama and fantasy genre movies and television shows, I am an aspiring chef, and I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in the software development world.

Awards & Certifications

  • 2nd Place - Console Application Development - Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education 2018