About
A little about me
I'm a Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience building enterprise software and scalable web applications.
I'm currently pursuing an MSc in Artificial Intelligence, with hands-on experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision and LLM-based applications through research and software projects.
I'm skilled in Python, React, TypeScript, REST APIs and cloud-based development, with a strong interest in AI/ML engineering, MLOps, and deploying intelligent systems to solve real-world problems.
Experience
Where I've worked
Mar 2026 — Present
Software Engineer
TS Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
- Promoted from Associate Software Engineer
- Continuing to build applications used by 50+ enterprise clients
Mar 2024 — Mar 2026
Associate Software Engineer
TS Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
- Contributed to applications used by 50+ enterprise clients, ensuring UX and optimal performance
- Implemented production-grade modules that improved user workflows, reduced load times and enhanced responsiveness
- Optimized performance and improved cross-platform responsiveness
Mar — Nov 2022
Intern Software Engineer
DirectFN (Pvt) Ltd
- Contributed to a FinTech platform used by 100+ corporate clients, enabling real-time financial insights
- Resolved application bugs and implemented new features to maintain stability and performance
- Worked closely with senior engineers to maintain code quality and deliver milestones on schedule
Projects
Selected work
Enterprise products and AI/ML projects from work and research. Select one for details.
Contributed to a digital signage platform where users create custom designs, schedule content and push it to screens, simplifying content management. Built with TS Technologies.
- React
- Redux
- Bootstrap
- Konva
- Spring Boot
- MySQL
- MQTT
Developed and maintained a CRM that streamlines end-to-end service and sales operations, improving the sales journey from first engagement to post-service follow-up. Built with TS Technologies.
- React
- Zustand
- Bootstrap
- Spring Boot
- MySQL
Contributed to a fintech platform giving merchants and stakeholders real-time financial data, analytics and tools for informed decision-making. Built with DirectFN.
- Ember.js
- Bootstrap
- Sass
- JavaScript
A mobile app that uses deep learning to detect eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, from retinal images, helping specialists reach accurate diagnoses.
- Deep Learning
- Image Processing
- Python
- JavaScript
- Firebase
A machine learning model that predicts employee retention and attrition from historical data, covering preprocessing, feature selection and exploratory analysis.
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Pandas
- NumPy
- Scikit-learn
- Matplotlib
Skills
Technologies I work with
Languages
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
Frontend
- React
- Redux
- Zustand
- Ember.js
- Bootstrap
- Sass
- Konva
Backend & Data
- Spring Boot
- Flask
- REST APIs
- MySQL
- Firebase
- MQTT
ML & Deep Learning
- TensorFlow
- Keras
- Deep Learning
- CNNs
- Image Processing
- Model Training
AI Tools & Libraries
- OpenCV
- NumPy
- Pandas
- Matplotlib
- Scikit-learn
Education
Academic background
Reading
MSc in Artificial Intelligence
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
Currently pursuing
Feb 2020 — Mar 2024
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology — Software Engineering
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
Second Class Lower Division (CGPA > 3.0) · Dean's List 2022
Dec 2019
GCE Advanced Level — Physical Science Stream
Holy Cross College, Gampaha
Certifications
- AWS Essentials — LinkedIn
- JavaScript Foundations Professional Certificate — Mozilla
- Career Essentials in Generative AI — Microsoft & LinkedIn
- Microservices Foundations Professional Certificate — Kong
Contact
Let's build something great.
Have an idea, project, or opportunity? I'd love to hear about it.
nilaksha.sandani@gmail.comColombo, Sri Lanka