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Hello! I’m Lakmin Gunawardena, a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (React.js, React Native, Node.js) and have strong backend skills in Python (Django/FastAPI) and PHP (Laravel). I hold an MSc in Computing and continuously upskill in emerging technologies to bridge technical excellence with business impact. I’m eager to apply my full-stack capabilities to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to scalable, maintainable software that drives growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teammates, and am motivated by turning ideas into production-ready systems.…Hello! I’m Lakmin Gunawardena, a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (React.js, React Native, Node.js) and have strong backend skills in Python (Django/FastAPI) and PHP (Laravel). I hold an MSc in Computing and continuously upskill in emerging technologies to bridge technical excellence with business impact. I’m eager to apply my full-stack capabilities to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to scalable, maintainable software that drives growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teammates, and am motivated by turning ideas into production-ready systems.

Lakmin Gunawardena

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Hello! I’m Lakmin Gunawardena, a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (React.js, React Native, Node.js) and have strong backend skills in Python (Django/FastAPI) and PHP (Laravel). I hold an MSc in Computing and continuously upskill in emerging technologies to bridge technical excellence with business impact. I’m eager to apply my full-stack capabilities to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to scalable, maintainable software that drives growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teammates, and am motivated by turning ideas into production-ready systems.…Hello! I’m Lakmin Gunawardena, a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (React.js, React Native, Node.js) and have strong backend skills in Python (Django/FastAPI) and PHP (Laravel). I hold an MSc in Computing and continuously upskill in emerging technologies to bridge technical excellence with business impact. I’m eager to apply my full-stack capabilities to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to scalable, maintainable software that drives growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teammates, and am motivated by turning ideas into production-ready systems.

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Hello! I’m Lakmin Gunawardena, a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience building high-performance web and mobile applications. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (React.js, React Native, Node.js) and have strong backend skills in Python (Django/FastAPI) and PHP (Laravel). I hold an MSc in Computing and continuously upskill in emerging technologies to bridge technical excellence with business impact.

I’m eager to apply my full-stack capabilities to develop innovative solutions for challenging problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to scalable, maintainable software that drives growth. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy mentoring teammates, and am motivated by turning ideas into production-ready systems.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Scriblet.ai

June 30, 2025 - September 20, 2025

Remote role building an AI-powered writing assistant; frontend (React/React Native) and backend (Django REST) with AWS services; product leverages NLP/LLMs.

Senior Software Engineer at SCRIBLET.AI, AUSTRALIA (REMOTE)

March 31, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Developed AI-powered writing assistant software leveraging NLP and Large Language Models to automate and optimize document processing for financial advisors and medical consultants. Utilized ReactJs, Typescript, ReactNative, AWS services, Python (Django REST), PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.

Senior Software Engineer at Curvespark Management and Marketing Services

January 31, 2024 - September 20, 2025

Headed frontend/backend development using React.js, TypeScript, Laravel, Django REST, and related stack for internal tools and ERP enhancements.

Software Developer at CURVESPARK MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING SERVICES, DUBAI, UAE

January 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025

Worked on web application development using ReactJs with Typescript, Laravel 10 & Livewire, Ubuntu Server management with Nginx, and Python Django REST backend. Managed MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead at GTEXT Homes

March 31, 2023 - September 20, 2025

Led software development for mobile and web apps used internally and maintained ERP systems.

Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead at GTEXT HOMES, DUBAI, UAE

March 31, 2023 - July 18, 2025

Led the software development team in creating mobile and web applications for internal use and maintaining ERP systems. Utilized ReactJs & Redux, AWS, Node.js + Express, Python (Odoo), HTML & CSS, jQuery, MySQL, and MongoDB.

Senior Front End Developer at HealthRecon Connect (Pvt) Ltd

October 31, 2022 - September 20, 2025

Frontend-focused roles with ReactJS, Redux, NextJS, React Native; involved in UI/UX and integration with Django REST backend; AWS-based deployments.

Senior Software Engineer at HealthRecon Connect (Pvt) Ltd

October 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025

Developed healthcare-related software using Python, Django, Rest Framework, JavaScript, ReactJs, MySQL, Redux, and ReduxSaga to improve healthcare data management and connectivity.

Senior Software Engineer at FEXCON (PVT) LTD

December 31, 2021 - September 20, 2025

Contributed to XUNO LMS/Wishque.lk projects; stack included PHP, Laravel, ReactJS, Redux, AngularJS, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AWS/Node.js + Express, MySQL & MongoDB.

Senior Software Engineer at FEXCON (PVT) LTD

December 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025

Worked on projects including XUNO LMS and Wishque.lk leveraging PHP, Laravel, ReactJs, Redux, Angularjs, JavaScript, AWS/Node.js, Express, MySQL, and MongoDB.

Senior Software Engineer at Accura-Tech (Accurate Technologies)

October 31, 2019 - September 20, 2025

Full-stack development with Python, PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel), JavaScript, and MySQL/PostgreSQL.

Senior Software (Fullstack) Engineer at ACCURA-TECH ACCURATE TECHNOLOGIES

October 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025

Full-stack development using Python, PHP (Codeigniter/Laravel), JavaScript, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

Senior Software (FullStack) Engineer at LayoutIndex (Pvt) Ltd

February 28, 2018 - September 20, 2025

Built web applications; main clients include 444.lk and scopecinemas.com; tech stack included HTML/CSS/JS, PHP (CodeIgniter), Wordpress, MySQL.

Software Engineer at LAYOUTINDEX (PVT) LTD

February 28, 2018 - July 18, 2025

Developed websites including 444.lk ticketing platform and scopecinemas.com using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Codeigniter, WordPress, and MySQL.

Software Engineer at PlusPro Private Limited

October 31, 2016 - September 20, 2025

Projects include The Business Club UK (B2B) and PitchtheBoss (Web and mobile); skills spanned UI/UX, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP (CodeIgniter), MySQL.

Front End Developer at PLUSPRO PRIVATE LIMITED

October 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025

Delivered UI/UX design and front-end development for projects like The Business Club UK (B2B) and PitchtheBoss (Web and mobile) using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP & Codeigniter, and MySQL.