I am a results-driven IT and web development specialist with over 8 years of experience in PHP/MySQL, Laravel, WordPress development, SEO, and digital marketing. I excel at building and optimizing websites, managing end-to-end SEO campaigns, and implementing data-driven marketing strategies to boost online visibility and business growth. My expertise includes Google Ads, performance analytics, and content strategy, with proven success in driving significant improvements in traffic, rankings, and user engagement. I am experienced in designing responsive websites, managing databases, and executing effective digital campaigns that align with business goals and objectives. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Information Technology in Auckland, New Zealand, while bringing practical experience from working in the software development field. My background includes working as a software engineer where I developed and maintained web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, alongside performing SEO and WordPress/WooCommerce customizations. Prior to that, I built responsive websites and managed SEO initiatives including technical audits and content optimization for various clients. With a solid foundation in IT and multiple years of hands-on experience, I am eager to contribute my skills in web development and SEO to deliver measurable business value.

Jayantha Kumara

I am a results-driven IT and web development specialist with over 8 years of experience in PHP/MySQL, Laravel, WordPress development, SEO, and digital marketing. I excel at building and optimizing websites, managing end-to-end SEO campaigns, and implementing data-driven marketing strategies to boost online visibility and business growth. My expertise includes Google Ads, performance analytics, and content strategy, with proven success in driving significant improvements in traffic, rankings, and user engagement. I am experienced in designing responsive websites, managing databases, and executing effective digital campaigns that align with business goals and objectives. I am currently pursuing a Master's in Information Technology in Auckland, New Zealand, while bringing practical experience from working in the software development field. My background includes working as a software engineer where I developed and maintained web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, alongside performing SEO and WordPress/WooCommerce customizations. Prior to that, I built responsive websites and managed SEO initiatives including technical audits and content optimization for various clients. With a solid foundation in IT and multiple years of hands-on experience, I am eager to contribute my skills in web development and SEO to deliver measurable business value.

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I am a results-driven IT and web development specialist with over 8 years of experience in PHP/MySQL, Laravel, WordPress development, SEO, and digital marketing. I excel at building and optimizing websites, managing end-to-end SEO campaigns, and implementing data-driven marketing strategies to boost online visibility and business growth. My expertise includes Google Ads, performance analytics, and content strategy, with proven success in driving significant improvements in traffic, rankings, and user engagement. I am experienced in designing responsive websites, managing databases, and executing effective digital campaigns that align with business goals and objectives. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Information Technology in Auckland, New Zealand, while bringing practical experience from working in the software development field.

My background includes working as a software engineer where I developed and maintained web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL, alongside performing SEO and WordPress/WooCommerce customizations. Prior to that, I built responsive websites and managed SEO initiatives including technical audits and content optimization for various clients. With a solid foundation in IT and multiple years of hands-on experience, I am eager to contribute my skills in web development and SEO to deliver measurable business value.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer & SEO Consultant at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 30, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Led SEO campaigns for eCommerce clients achieving over 60% increase in organic traffic. Designed and maintained WordPress & WooCommerce websites. Conducted technical audits and optimized site speed using Core Web Vitals standards.
Web Developer & SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka
December 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Developed web applications using PHP and executed SEO strategies. Managed hosting services, Office 365, and provided technical support.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka
November 30, 2017 - July 24, 2025
Developed SEO-friendly web applications using Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter. Built scalable MySQL databases and fulfilled client SEO requirements.
Software Engineer & SEO Consultant at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 30, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Led SEO campaigns for eCommerce clients, achieving a 60%+ increase in organic traffic. Designed and maintained WordPress and WooCommerce websites. Performed technical audits and site speed optimization using Core Web Vitals.
Web Developer & SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka
December 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Performed web development using PHP and executed SEO strategies. Managed hosting environments, Office 365, and provided technical support.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka
November 1, 2017 - July 24, 2025
Developed SEO-friendly web applications utilizing Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter frameworks. Built scalable MySQL databases and catered to client SEO requirements.
Software Engineer & SEO Consultant at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 30, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Led SEO campaigns for eCommerce clients achieving over 60% increase in organic traffic. Designed and maintained WordPress & WooCommerce websites. Performed technical audits and optimized site speed using Core Web Vitals.
Web Developer & SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka
December 31, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Performed web development in PHP and executed SEO strategy. Managed hosting, Office 365, and provided technical support.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka
November 1, 2017 - July 24, 2025
Developed SEO-friendly web applications using Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter. Built scalable MySQL databases and handled client SEO requirements.
Software Engineer & SEO Consultant at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 30, 2025 - July 28, 2025
Led SEO campaigns for eCommerce clients achieving over 60% increase in organic traffic. Designed and maintained WordPress & WooCommerce websites while performing technical audits and site speed optimizations using Core Web Vitals.
Web Developer & SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka
December 31, 2020 - July 28, 2025
Responsible for web development in PHP and execution of SEO strategies. Managed hosting services, Office 365, and technical support tasks.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka
November 1, 2017 - July 28, 2025
Developed SEO-friendly web applications using PHP, Laravel, and CodeIgniter frameworks. Built scalable MySQL databases and managed client SEO requirements.
Software Engineer - PHP at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 30, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Developed web applications using PHP and Laravel. Designed and developed WordPress sites using DIVI Builder. Developed e-commerce applications using WooCommerce and Shopify. Skilled in front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Node.js and React. Familiar with version control using GIT and continuous integration tools such as Jenkins. Applied software engineering principles and design patterns.
Web Developer and SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
December 31, 2020 - August 2, 2025
Developed PHP-based web applications. Implemented responsive web designs. Managed social media and hosting as well as Office 365 email management. Provided technical support and bug fixing for applications.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
November 1, 2017 - August 2, 2025
Proficient in PHP programming with expertise in Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter frameworks. Extensive experience in designing and optimizing MySQL databases with complex queries and performance tuning. Managed teams, interacted with clients, and prepared project documents including proposals. Provided SEO expertise.
Software Engineer - PHP at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 30, 2025 - August 2, 2025
Developed web applications using PHP and Laravel. Designed and developed WordPress sites using DIVI Builder. Developed e-commerce solutions on WooCommerce and Shopify platforms. Skilled in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks including Node.js and React. Utilized version control systems like GIT and continuous integration tools like Jenkins. Applied software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Web Developer and SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
December 31, 2020 - August 2, 2025
Developed web applications primarily using PHP. Implemented responsive web design. Managed social media, hosting, and Office 365 email services. Provided technical support and fixed bugs for applications.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
November 30, 2017 - August 2, 2025
Proficient in PHP programming using frameworks such as Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter. Designed and optimized MySQL databases with complex queries and performance tuning. Managed teams, interacted with clients, and prepared project documentation including proposals. Conducted Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Software Engineer & SEO Consultant at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
June 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Led SEO campaigns for eCommerce clients achieving over 60% increase in organic traffic. Designed, developed and maintained WordPress and WooCommerce websites. Performed technical SEO audits and site speed optimization using Core Web Vitals. Also conducted web development using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL.
Web Developer & SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka, Sri Lanka
December 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Executed web development projects in PHP and implemented SEO strategies. Managed hosting services and Office 365 administration including tech support. Developed websites with Wix, workflow tools and WordPress.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka, Sri Lanka
November 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Developed SEO-friendly web applications using PHP, Laravel and CodeIgniter. Built scalable MySQL databases and addressed client SEO requirements. Managed business analysis and web design from inception to SEO delivery.
Software Engineer & SEO Consultant at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 1, 2025 - August 4, 2025
Led SEO campaigns for eCommerce clients achieving over 60% increase in organic traffic. Designed, developed, and maintained WordPress & WooCommerce websites. Performed technical audits and site speed optimization using Core Web Vitals. Conducted PHP, Laravel, and MySQL web development.
Web Developer & SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka
December 1, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Web development using PHP and execution of SEO strategies. Managed hosting, Office 365 administration, and technical support. Developed websites using Wix, workflow tools, and WordPress.
Software Engineer at Web Genius Lanka
November 1, 2017 - August 4, 2025
Developed SEO-friendly web applications using PHP, Laravel, and CodeIgniter frameworks. Built scalable MySQL databases and handled client SEO requirements. Involved in business analysis and web design from scratch up to SEO delivery.
Software Engineer at Webmart (Pvt) Ltd
June 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Developed and maintained web applications using PHP, Laravel, and MySQL. Designed, fixed bugs, performed SEO, customized, and supported WordPress and WooCommerce websites to improve functionality and user engagement.
Web Developer and SEO Specialist at Syngco Lanka
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Built responsive websites using WordPress, WooCommerce, and custom PHP solutions. Managed SEO initiatives including conducting technical audits and optimizing content to boost search engine performance and rankings.

Education

BSc at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
BSc at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
BSc at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
BSc at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Bachelor of Science at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
May 1, 2006 - May 31, 2009
Bachelor of Science at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
May 1, 2006 - May 31, 2009
BSc at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Master in IT at Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), Auckland Campus, New Zealand
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025
Higher in IT at University of Colombo
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025
BSc at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Master in IT at EIT, Auckland Campus
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025
Master of Information Technology at EIT, Auckland, NZ
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Bachelor of Science at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Higher Diploma in Information Technology at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025

Qualifications

PTE Academic
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
PTE Academic
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
PTE Academic
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
PTE Academic
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Higher in IT
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
Higher Diploma in Information Technology
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
Diploma in Information Technology
May 1, 2007 - September 30, 2009
Diploma in Computer Studies
June 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005
Web Development – PHP/ MySQL Programme
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Higher Diploma in Information Technology
September 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
Diploma in Information Technology
May 1, 2007 - September 30, 2009
Diploma in Computer Studies
June 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005
Web Development –PHP/ MySQL Programme
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
PTE Academic
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025
PTE Academic
January 1, 2023 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics