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I’m Ravindu Fernando, a frontend-focused WordPress and PHP developer with 3+ years of experience. I specialize in frontend development, Laravel integrations, and custom CMS solutions, delivering high-performance, responsive web apps.
I enhance user experiences with interactive animations using GSAP and Morph, advocate for responsive design and SEO best practices, and enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to solve complex challenges and deliver scalable, maintainable software.
Skills
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Language
English
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent
Work Experience
Software Engineer | Frontend Developer at WAD International PVT ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
August 1, 2023 - PresentDevelop and maintain Laravel-based frontend applications with an emphasis on responsiveness and performance. Manage end-to-end website lifecycles including server setup, deployment, domain/DNS configuration and performance optimization. Write custom WordPress themes, plugins, and CMS features to meet client-specific requirements. Implement interactive animations using GSAP and Morph to enhance user experience. Conduct internal knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor new team members. Improved site load speed and reduced frontend bugs through rigorous testing and independently executed critical tasks.
Software Engineer | Intern Web Developer at WAD International PVT ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
July 1, 2023 - August 16, 2025Worked with web-based applications using PHP and WordPress, creating custom plugins and themes. Learned JavaScript for building interactive and dynamic website features. Studied SQL to manage and optimize website databases for enhanced performance. Applied SEO optimization techniques and best practices to develop high-performing websites with improved visibility.
Freelancer – WordPress at Remote
July 1, 2023 - August 16, 2025Delivered custom WordPress websites and E-commerce applications tailored to client needs. Managed bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance optimization projects. Collaborated closely with clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
Software Engineer | Frontend Developer at WAD International PVT ltd
August 1, 2023 - PresentDevelop and maintain Laravel-based frontend applications focusing on responsiveness and performance. Manage website lifecycles including server setup, deployment, domain/DNS configuration, and performance optimization. Write custom WordPress themes, plugins, and CMS features tailored to client needs. Implement interactive animations using GSAP and Morph to improve user experience. Conduct internal knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor new team members. Achieved improvements in site load speed and reduction in frontend bugs through rigorous testing, and independently handled critical tasks.
Software Engineer | Intern Web Developer at WAD International PVT ltd
July 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025Worked with PHP and WordPress-based web applications, creating custom plugins and themes. Learned and applied JavaScript for interactive and dynamic website features. Managed and optimized SQL databases for better website performance. Applied SEO optimization techniques and best practices to develop websites with improved visibility.
Freelancer – WordPress at Remote
July 31, 2023 - August 18, 2025Delivered custom WordPress websites and e-commerce applications tailored to client requirements. Managed bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance optimization projects. Collaborated closely with clients to ensure timely delivery and quality results.
Software Engineer | Frontend Developer at WAD International PVT ltd
August 1, 2023 - PresentDevelop and maintain Laravel-based frontend applications focusing on responsiveness and performance. Manage complete website lifecycles including server setup, deployment, and domain/DNS configuration. Write custom WordPress themes, plugins, and CMS features tailored to client requirements. Implement interactive animations using GSAP and Morph to improve user experience. Conduct internal knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor new team members. Achieved improvements in site load speed and reduced frontend bugs through rigorous testing while working independently on critical tasks.
Software Engineer | Intern Web Developer at WAD International PVT ltd
July 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Worked on web-based applications using PHP and WordPress, creating custom plugins and themes. Learned JavaScript for building interactive and dynamic website features and SQL for database management and optimization. Applied SEO optimization techniques and best practices to develop websites with improved visibility and performance.
Freelancer – WordPress at Remote
July 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025Delivered custom WordPress websites and e-commerce applications tailored to client needs. Managed bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance optimization projects. Collaborated closely with clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
Software Engineer | Frontend Developer at WAD International PVT ltd
August 1, 2023 - PresentDevelop and maintain Laravel-based frontend applications with an emphasis on responsiveness and performance. Manage end-to-end website lifecycles including server setup, deployment, domain/DNS configuration and performance optimization. Write custom WordPress themes, plugins, and CMS features to meet client-specific requirements. Implement interactive animations using GSAP and Morph to enhance user experience. Conduct internal knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor new team members. Improvement in site load speed and reduced frontend bugs through rigorous testing and work independently on critical tasks.
Software Engineer | Intern Web Developer at WAD International PVT ltd
July 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Working with web-based applications using PHP and WordPress, creating custom plugins and themes. Learned JavaScript, for building interactive and dynamic website features. Learned SQL to manage and optimize website databases for enhanced performance. Studied and applied SEO optimization techniques and best practices to develop high-performing websites with improved visibility.
Freelancer – WordPress at Remote
July 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Delivered custom WordPress websites and E-commerce applications tailored to client needs. Managed bug fixes, feature enhancements, and performance optimization projects. Collaborated closely with clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
Education
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering – 2nd Upper Division Honors at University of Westminster, London
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025Foundation Certificate in Higher Education Informatics at Institute of Technology (IIT Campus)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Diploma in English Language and Literature at British Way English Academy, Colombo
January 1, 2017 - August 16, 2025G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (Physical Science Stream) at Isipathana College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019BEng (Hons) Software Engineering – 2nd Upper Division Honors at University of Westminster, London
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025Foundation Certificate in Higher Education Informatics at Institute of Technology (IIT Campus)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025Diploma in English Language and Literature at British Way English Academy, Colombo
January 1, 2017 - August 18, 2025G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (Physical Science Stream) at Isipathana College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2019 - August 18, 2025BEng (Hons) Software Engineering – 2nd Upper Division Honors at University of Westminster, London
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025Foundation Certificate in Higher Education Informatics at Institute of Technology (IIT Campus)
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Diploma in English Language and Literature at British Way English Academy, Colombo
January 1, 2017 - September 4, 2025G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (Physical Science Stream) at Isipathana College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2019 - September 4, 2025BEng (Hons) Software Engineering – 2nd Upper Division Honors at University of Westminster, London
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025Foundation Certificate in Higher Education Informatics at Institute of Technology (IIT Campus)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Diploma in English Language and Literature at British Way English Academy, Colombo
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (Physical Science Stream) at Isipathana College, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Qualifications
Responsive Web Design – freeCodeCamp
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Participant – Google Hash Code at Melbourne University and PyCon Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Third Place – CODERALLY 3.0 – Hackathon IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter of IIT
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Third Place – First Year Category at the Project Competition of Cutting Edge 2021, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT Campus)
January 1, 2021 - August 16, 2025Third Place – Haxmas – Hackathon Rotaract Club of IIT
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025Responsive Web Design – freeCodeCamp
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025Participant – Google Hash Code at Melbourne University and PyCon Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025Third Place – CODERALLY 3.0 – Hackathon IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter of IIT
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025Third Place – First Year Category at the Project Competition of Cutting Edge 2021, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT Campus)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025Third Place – Haxmas – Hackathon Rotaract Club of IIT
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025Responsive Web Design – freeCodeCamp
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Participant – Google Hash Code at Melbourne University and PyCon Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Third Place – CODERALLY 3.0 – Hackathon IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter of IIT
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Third Place – First Year Category at the Project Competition of Cutting Edge 2021, Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT Campus)
January 1, 2021 - September 4, 2025Third Place – Haxmas – Hackathon Rotaract Club of IIT
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025Responsive Web Design – freeCodeCamp
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Google Hash Code – Participant
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025CODERALLY 3.0 Hackathon – Third Place
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Project Competition of Cutting Edge 2021, IIT Campus – Third Place (First Year Category)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment
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