Highly motivated and hardworking recent graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology specializing in Software Engineering. I bring hands-on experience as a Mobile Application Developer Intern and a strong passion for full-stack development, mobile applications, and machine learning. I am a quick learner with excellent teamwork and leadership skills, and I am eager to contribute to innovative projects within your organization.

Bimsara Weerakoon

Highly motivated and hardworking recent graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology specializing in Software Engineering. I bring hands-on experience as a Mobile Application Developer Intern and a strong passion for full-stack development, mobile applications, and machine learning. I am a quick learner with excellent teamwork and leadership skills, and I am eager to contribute to innovative projects within your organization.

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Highly motivated and hardworking recent graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Information Technology specializing in Software Engineering.
I bring hands-on experience as a Mobile Application Developer Intern and a strong passion for full-stack development, mobile applications, and machine learning. I am a quick learner with excellent teamwork and leadership skills, and I am eager to contribute to innovative projects within your organization.

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Language

English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Mobile Application Developer Intern at Ulster University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Developed Easy Reach Android application using Kotlin to enhance the shopping experience for visually impaired individuals; seamlessly integrated features enabling shop owners to add, update, and delete products, while administrators can manage directions for each section; collaborated with academic supervisors and engineering teams on app optimization and bug resolution; documented app behavior and deployment details for handover and publication.
MERN Stack Developer / Web App Developer at Gems & Jewelry Web App (MERN Stack) – Personal Project
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Implemented a MERN stack web application for gem and jewelry requests; built a MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js based back-end and front-end; implemented a gem request management system with validation and error handling; enabled request listing and filtering by timestamps and user search; generated admin reports; showcased portfolio-related skills.
Mobile Application Developer Intern at Ulster University, United Kingdom
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Contributed to end-to-end mobile app development using MERN stack with a focus on accessibility. Collaborated with academic supervisors and engineering teams on app design, performance optimization and user experience for visually impaired users. Implemented features for shop-owner interfaces and admin controls; documented app behavior and deployment steps for handover and publication; contributed to project planning, testing and bug resolution.
Mobile App Developer Intern at Ulster University, United Kingdom
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Contributed to an ongoing Android application using Kotlin and ML Kit; designed and implemented features to enhance accessibility, integrated with a research-backed Android app; collaborated with academic supervisors and engineering teams on app optimization and bug resolution; documented app behavior and deployment details for handover and publication.
Mobile Application Developer Intern at Ulster University, UK
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Contributed to the Easy Reach Android application (Android Studio) using Kotlin and ML Kit; enabled visually impaired users to shop, with shop owners able to add/update/delete products and admins managing directions for sections. Co-authored a research paper titled 'Easy Reach Store: Shopping Application for Visually Challenged,' published in the European Chemical Bulletin.
MERN Stack Project Developer at Independent University Projects
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Developed a gamified project management software using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js and Node.js), featuring points, levels, badges, dynamic leaderboard and real-time contribution tracking. Integrated AI timeline prediction and delay probability prediction. Published research at IEEE ICCCNT 2025 conference. Designed and developed mobile solutions aligned with the university's accessibility goals.
Gems and Jewelry Web App Developer at MER N Stack Projects
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Implemented a Git-backed project to manage gems and jewelry web app; implemented a Git repository management system using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js and Node.js. Developed a gem request submission form with validation and error handling. Enabled request listing and filtering based on timestamps and user search. Created an admin port for gem requests.
Mobile Application Developer Intern at Ulster University, UK
July 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Developed an Android app using Kotlin and ML Kit to enhance shopping experience for visually impaired individuals; integrated features for shop owners to add, update, and delete products; collaborated with academic supervisors and engineering teams on app optimization and bug resolution; documented app behavior and deployment details for handover; contributed to an ongoing research-backed Android application; co-authored a research paper titled 'Easy Reach Store: Shopping Application for Visually Challenged', published in the European Chemical Bulletin.

Education

BSc (Hons) Information Technology – Software Engineering at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
January 1, 2021 - October 28, 2025
G.C.E. A/L – Bio Science Stream at Matale Govt. Science College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
G.C.E. O/L at Govt Science College Matale
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology – Software Engineering at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
G.C.E. A/L Examination at Govt. Science College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
G.C.E. O/L Examination at Govt. Science College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology – Software Engineering at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
G.C.E. A/L Examination (Bio Science Stream) at Malabe Government Science College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
G.C.E. O/L Examination at Govt. Science College, Matale
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology – Software Engineering at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
G.C.E. A/L Examination at Malabe Govt. Science College
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
G.C.E. O/L Examination at Govt. Science College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
BSc (Hons) in Information Technology – Software Engineering at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
G.C.E. A/L Examination, Bio Science Stream at Malabe Government Science College
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
G.C.E. O/L Examination at Govt Science College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

G.C.E. A/L – Bio Science Stream
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
G.C.E. O/L
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Qualified for the 27th National ICT Award – NBQSA Sri Lanka 2025 (Territorial Student Project – Business Category)
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
NBQSA Sri Lanka 2025 – Tertiary Student Project (Business Category)
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
2nd National ICT Awards – NBQSA Sri Lanka 2025 (Tertiary Student Project – Business Category)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other, Computers & Electronics

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