Hi there! I'm a Project Lead & Product Designer with 8+ years in XR/VR/AR, delivering products from concept to launch. I've led cross-functional teams on VR medical training, enterprise AR apps, and immersive XR experiences, consistently achieving on-time delivery and strong stakeholder satisfaction. I focus on user-centered design, clear roadmaps, and scalable development to turn ambitious ideas into reality. I thrive in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments and enjoy mentoring designers and developers to improve collaboration, efficiency, and outcomes across 3D artists, UX designers, and engineers.

Thisara Sadaruwan

Hi there! I'm a Project Lead & Product Designer with 8+ years in XR/VR/AR, delivering products from concept to launch. I've led cross-functional teams on VR medical training, enterprise AR apps, and immersive XR experiences, consistently achieving on-time delivery and strong stakeholder satisfaction. I focus on user-centered design, clear roadmaps, and scalable development to turn ambitious ideas into reality. I thrive in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments and enjoy mentoring designers and developers to improve collaboration, efficiency, and outcomes across 3D artists, UX designers, and engineers.

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Hi there! I’m a Project Lead & Product Designer with 8+ years in XR/VR/AR, delivering products from concept to launch. I’ve led cross-functional teams on VR medical training, enterprise AR apps, and immersive XR experiences, consistently achieving on-time delivery and strong stakeholder satisfaction. I focus on user-centered design, clear roadmaps, and scalable development to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

I thrive in fast-paced, multi-time-zone environments and enjoy mentoring designers and developers to improve collaboration, efficiency, and outcomes across 3D artists, UX designers, and engineers.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Lead & Software Engineer at Lune Sp. z o.o.
April 1, 2022 - Present
Managed 15+ XR product launches, including VR medical training and enterprise AR apps, achieving >95% on-time delivery. Directed a core design team (23D artists, 1 UX designer and developers), increasing throughput by 20% with improved sprint planning. Reduced risk of delivery delays by establishing structured milestone tracking and proactive communication with stakeholders across 3 time zones. Delivered apps for Meta Quest, HoloLens, Pico, and Valve Index that collectively trained 100+ medical and industrial professionals.
Project Lead & Software Engineer at Lune Sp. z o.o.
April 1, 2022 - Present
Managed 15+ XR product launches, including VR medical training and enterprise AR apps, achieving >95% on-time delivery. Directed a core design team (23D artists, 1 UX designer and developers), increasing throughput by 20% with improved sprint planning. Reduced risk of delivery delays by establishing structured milestone tracking and proactive communication with stakeholders across 3 time zones. Delivered apps for Meta Quest, HoloLens, Pico, and Valve Index that collectively trained 100+ medical and industrial professionals.
Project Lead & Software Engineer at Lune Sp. z o.o.
April 1, 2022 - Present
Led 15+ XR product launches including VR medical training and enterprise AR apps; directed a core design team (23 3D artists, 1 UX designer and developers), increasing throughput by 20% with improved sprint planning. Reduced risk of delivery delays by establishing structured milestone tracking and proactive stakeholder communication across three time zones. Delivered apps for Meta Quest, HoloLens, Pico, and Valve Index, collectively training 100+ medical and industrial professionals.
Project Lead & Software Engineer (Game Development) at Soft codeit Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
March 31, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Managed a team of 4 developers/artists, delivering 10+ XR solutions to local & international clients. Directed the launch of a VR multiplayer app that became the studio's flagship project, driving new client acquisition and meeting annual revenue targets.
Project Lead & Software Engineer (Game Development) at Soft codeit Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
March 31, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Managed a team of 4 developers/artists, delivering 10+ XR solutions to local & international clients. Directed the launch of a VR multiplayer app that became the studio’s flagship project, driving new client acquisition and meeting annual revenue targets.
Project Lead & Software Engineer (Game Development) at Soft codeit Solutions (Pvt) Ltd
March 31, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Managed a team of 4 developers/artists, delivering 10+ XR solutions to local and international clients; launched a VR multiplayer app that became the studio’s flagship project, driving new client acquisition and meeting annual revenue targets.
Software Engineer at Dialog Axiata PLC
March 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Developed hybrid mobile applications using React Native for corporate clients.
Software Engineer at Dialog Axiata PLC
March 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Developed hybrid mobile applications using React Native for corporate clients.
Software Engineer at Dialog Axiata PLC
March 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Developed hybrid mobile applications using React Native for corporate clients.
Associate Software Engineer at OSMIUM (Pvt) Ltd
November 30, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Developed AR/VR demos that secured 3+ international client contracts, directly contributing to business growth. Led a team delivering an award-winning VR museum tour under ‘Media & Entertainment Technology’, recognized with NBQSA Gold Award for Innovation.
Associate Software Engineer at OSMIUM (Pvt) Ltd
November 30, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Developed AR/VR demos that secured 3+ international client contracts, directly contributing to business growth. Led a team delivering an award-winning VR museum tour, recognized with NBQSA Gold Award for Innovation.
Associate Software Engineer at OSMIUM (Pvt) Ltd
November 30, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Developed AR/VR demos that secured 3+ international client contracts; led a team delivering an award-winning VR museum tour under 'Media & Entertainment Technology', recognized with NBQSA Gold Award for innovation.

Education

BSc in IT with specialization in Interactive Multimedia Technology at SLIIT
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
BSc in IT, Specialization in Interactive Multimedia Technology at SLIIT
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
BSc in IT with specialization in Interactive Multimedia Technology at SLIIT
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
University of Virginia: Business Growth Strategy Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
SLTC Certification in Game Development Using Unity
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
University of Virginia - Business Growth Strategy Professional Certification
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
SLTC Certification in Game Development Using Unity
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
University of Virginia: Business Growth Strategy Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
SLTC Certification in Game Development Using Unity
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Gaming