I am a results-driven technical leader with over 6 years of expertise in leading and supporting software development, release, and deployment processes for enterprises and startups. I specialize in working closely with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to ensure timely development and deployment of enterprise software systems and solutions. Throughout my career, I have successfully built customer-focused products from concept to production for fast-growing companies such as Secureframe, Copper CRM, and Mornings tar Sustainalytics. My experience spans application design and development, mentoring junior developers, collaborating across departments, and leading testing and QA processes. I am passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions and have a strong record of spearheading innovative projects including the development of AI-powered chatbot platforms and complex CRM systems.

Shashike Jayatunge

I am a results-driven technical leader with over 6 years of expertise in leading and supporting software development, release, and deployment processes for enterprises and startups. I specialize in working closely with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to ensure timely development and deployment of enterprise software systems and solutions. Throughout my career, I have successfully built customer-focused products from concept to production for fast-growing companies such as Secureframe, Copper CRM, and Mornings tar Sustainalytics. My experience spans application design and development, mentoring junior developers, collaborating across departments, and leading testing and QA processes. I am passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions and have a strong record of spearheading innovative projects including the development of AI-powered chatbot platforms and complex CRM systems.

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I am a results-driven technical leader with over 6 years of expertise in leading and supporting software development, release, and deployment processes for enterprises and startups. I specialize in working closely with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to ensure timely development and deployment of enterprise software systems and solutions. Throughout my career, I have successfully built customer-focused products from concept to production for fast-growing companies such as Secureframe, Copper CRM, and Mornings tar Sustainalytics.

My experience spans application design and development, mentoring junior developers, collaborating across departments, and leading testing and QA processes. I am passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions and have a strong record of spearheading innovative projects including the development of AI-powered chatbot platforms and complex CRM systems.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founding Software Engineer (Lead) at Mave Technologies Inc.
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led product from inception to launch by architecting and implementing a generative AI-powered chatbot for natural language real estate Q&A and marketing material creation. Designed and built an AI platform using Ruby on Rails launched at a major real estate conference. Grew user base to 100+ daily users and attracted over $2 million in Series A investment within 6 months.
Software Engineer (Lead) at Restarone Solutions Inc.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated with startup founders to develop software products, conducting discovery sessions to align on client vision and create prototypes. Gathered requirements, researched, designed, and developed complex systems for over 20 projects. Advised on software solutions to automate business processes with accurate problem-solving estimates.
Web Platform Engineer at Secureframe
December 31, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Worked as a full-stack engineer to innovate compliance automation, cybersecurity, and developer tools for startups. Designed internal tools with Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, AWS CDK, and React. Led adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automated database schema migrations, improved sales process efficiency, and developed backend API extensions and client software tooling.
Senior Software Engineer and Project Lead at Copper CRM
December 31, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Contributed to the full software development lifecycle with a focus on competitiveness improvements of the CRM platform using Ruby on Rails, Ember.js, Elasticsearch, and AWS EKS. Delivered five major user experience features that significantly increased user retention and conversion rates, helping drive annual revenue growth from $10MM to $20MM.
Software Development Mentor at Lighthouse Labs
December 31, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Mentored and coached junior software developers through coding guidance, job interview preparation, and project execution. Enhanced participant knowledge in data structures, algorithms, web development, and cybersecurity best practices. Reviewed code and provided feedback on JavaScript, React, and Node.js projects.
Software Development Consultant at Mornings tar Sustainalytics
December 31, 2021 - August 15, 2025
Hired and retained post company acquisition to develop OMX, an enterprise supply chain and logistics management platform on Ruby on Rails hosted on AWS. Led integration with ESG ratings, GDPR compliance implementation enabling EU onboarding, database migration and upgrades, and developed over 50 new features improving platform functionality.
Founder and Lead Engineer at Violet Rails
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed technical team to build and refine a multi-tenant product development platform supporting startup businesses in accelerating time to market. Led complete product lifecycle from concept, development, implementation to marketing. The platform helped launch over 12 startup products and enhanced development experiences via automation and performance benchmarking.
Lead Software Engineer at Forthspace Hospitality Group
December 31, 2020 - August 15, 2025
Collaborated with executives and venue managers to create software solutions for restaurants and lounges including CRM systems, payment platforms, and analytics dashboards. Built a Ruby on Rails CRM managing 50,000+ customer records, distributed over 1 million text messages annually, integrated facial recognition and third-party services. Developed payment processing with Stripe and analytics dashboards using React.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business & Society (Honours) at York University
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
React Development Boot camp at General Assembly
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
Software Engineering Immersive, Computer Science at General Assembly
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025
AWS Certified Developer Associate
January 11, 2030 - August 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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