I am Manoj Abewardana, a Tech Lead with 11+ years of experience in full-stack development, system architecture, and digital transformation. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter) and JavaScript (React, Vue, Next.js, Node.js), API design, and DevOps practices. I have built and scaled travel & hospitality platforms (B2B & B2C), integrated global payment gateways, and delivered high-performing, user-centric solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business goals into technical roadmaps. I am passionate about innovation, clean architecture, and solving complex problems to drive growth and efficiency.…

Manoj Abewardana

I am Manoj Abewardana, a Tech Lead with 11+ years of experience in full-stack development, system architecture, and digital transformation. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter) and JavaScript (React, Vue, Next.js, Node.js), API design, and DevOps practices. I have built and scaled travel & hospitality platforms (B2B & B2C), integrated global payment gateways, and delivered high-performing, user-centric solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business goals into technical roadmaps. I am passionate about innovation, clean architecture, and solving complex problems to drive growth and efficiency.…

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I am Manoj Abewardana, a Tech Lead with 11+ years of experience in full-stack development, system architecture, and digital transformation. I specialize in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter) and JavaScript (React, Vue, Next.js, Node.js), API design, and DevOps practices. I have built and scaled travel & hospitality platforms (B2B & B2C), integrated global payment gateways, and delivered high-performing, user-centric solutions. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, implementing Agile/Scrum methodologies, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business goals into technical roadmaps. I am passionate about innovation, clean architecture, and solving complex problems to drive growth and efficiency.

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Skills

Experience Level

HTML5
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
React JS
Expert
CSS
Expert
Docker
Expert
PHP
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Laravel
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
WordPress
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
Symfony
Expert
MySQL
Expert
CodeIgniter
Expert
AWS
Expert
jQuery
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Magento
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Joomla
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
Figma
Expert
Python
Expert
Azure
Expert
AngularJS
Expert
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Webflow
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer (Contract) at XDigital Solutions Pvt Ltd
August 31, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Built hotel booking engines, social platforms, shopping carts, and CMS apps. Developed an influencer platform integrated with Facebook & Instagram APIs. Maintained cricket academy player portals and analytics systems.
Software Engineer (Contract) at XDigital Solutions Pvt Ltd
August 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Built hotel booking engines, social platforms, shopping carts, and CMS apps. Developed an influencer platform integrated with Facebook & Instagram APIs. Maintained cricket academy player portals and analytics systems.
Senior Product Developer at Weblook International Pvt Ltd
May 31, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Delivered e-learning platforms, social networks, and CMS applications. Customized WordPress & Joomla platforms for SEO-driven solutions. Conducted competitor analysis to inform product strategy.
Senior Product Developer at Weblook International Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025
Delivered e-learning platforms, social networks, and CMS applications. Customized WordPress & Joomla platforms for SEO-driven solutions. Conducted competitor analysis to inform product strategy.
Team Lead at Viluxur Holidays Pvt Ltd / OV Holidays Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and developed large-scale travel booking systems (B2B & B2C) using Laravel & Vue. Integrated multiple global payment gateways (PayPal, Flywire, Amex, Webxpay, Global Pay). Optimized platform performance, reducing load times by 40% and improving scalability. Led a cross-functional dev team, improving delivery efficiency by 25%. Managed system architecture, code reviews, documentation, and DevOps pipelines.
Team Lead – Viluxur Holidays Pvt Ltd | OV Holidays Pvt Ltd at Viluxur Holidays Pvt Ltd / OV Holidays Pvt Ltd
May 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and developed large-scale travel booking systems (B2B & B2C) using Laravel & Vue. Integrated multiple global payment gateways (PayPal, Flywire, Amex, Webxpay, Global Pay). Optimized platform performance, reducing load times by 40% and improving scalability. Led a cross-functional dev team, improving delivery efficiency by 25%. Managed system architecture, code reviews, documentation, and DevOps pipelines.
Web Developer at Askpi Systems Pvt Ltd
January 31, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Developed POS, garment, and optical management systems. Built cheque-writing software and inventory systems for SMEs.
Web Developer at Askpi Systems Pvt Ltd
January 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Developed POS, garment, and optical management systems. Built cheque-writing software and inventory systems for SMEs.
Web Developer at Master Brand Pvt Ltd
February 28, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Developed CMS-driven websites and back-end frameworks.
Web Developer at Master Brand Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2014 - October 9, 2025
Developed CMS-driven websites and back-end frameworks.

Education

B.Tech in Software Engineering at University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
National Diploma in ICT at Vocational Training Authority, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Qualifications

Networking (LAN, WAN, WiFi, DNS, Backups)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Agile/Scrum
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
UML
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Networking (LAN, WAN, WiFi, DNS, Backups)
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
UML
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare

Skills

Experience Level

HTML5
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
React JS
Expert
CSS
Expert
Docker
Expert
PHP
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Laravel
Expert
Kubernetes
Expert
WordPress
Expert
Vue.js
Expert
Symfony
Expert
MySQL
Expert
CodeIgniter
Expert
AWS
Expert
jQuery
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
Magento
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Joomla
Expert
GraphQL
Expert
Figma
Expert
Python
Expert
Azure
Expert
AngularJS
Expert
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Webflow
Intermediate
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