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I am a passionate UX Engineer and Associate Software Engineer with strong expertise in human-centered design, front-end development, and SaaS platforms. With experience leading UX projects, conducting usability audits, and advocating design-driven thinking in cross-functional teams, I enjoy improving adoption and retention through intuitive user experiences. I thrive in agile environments where collaboration between engineers and designers leads to innovative and inclusive digital products. Throughout my career, I have developed skills in design systems, accessibility, and responsive design, with a focus on simplifying complex data for diverse users. I am motivated by opportunities to mentor others and create job-tech tools tailored for users with varying digital literacy levels. I am excited to continue growing my expertise and contributing to impactful software products that empower users and enhance workflows.…I am a passionate UX Engineer and Associate Software Engineer with strong expertise in human-centered design, front-end development, and SaaS platforms. With experience leading UX projects, conducting usability audits, and advocating design-driven thinking in cross-functional teams, I enjoy improving adoption and retention through intuitive user experiences. I thrive in agile environments where collaboration between engineers and designers leads to innovative and inclusive digital products. Throughout my career, I have developed skills in design systems, accessibility, and responsive design, with a focus on simplifying complex data for diverse users. I am motivated by opportunities to mentor others and create job-tech tools tailored for users with varying digital literacy levels. I am excited to continue growing my expertise and contributing to impactful software products that empower users and enhance workflows.

Shivanthi Fernando

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I am a passionate UX Engineer and Associate Software Engineer with strong expertise in human-centered design, front-end development, and SaaS platforms. With experience leading UX projects, conducting usability audits, and advocating design-driven thinking in cross-functional teams, I enjoy improving adoption and retention through intuitive user experiences. I thrive in agile environments where collaboration between engineers and designers leads to innovative and inclusive digital products. Throughout my career, I have developed skills in design systems, accessibility, and responsive design, with a focus on simplifying complex data for diverse users. I am motivated by opportunities to mentor others and create job-tech tools tailored for users with varying digital literacy levels. I am excited to continue growing my expertise and contributing to impactful software products that empower users and enhance workflows.…I am a passionate UX Engineer and Associate Software Engineer with strong expertise in human-centered design, front-end development, and SaaS platforms. With experience leading UX projects, conducting usability audits, and advocating design-driven thinking in cross-functional teams, I enjoy improving adoption and retention through intuitive user experiences. I thrive in agile environments where collaboration between engineers and designers leads to innovative and inclusive digital products. Throughout my career, I have developed skills in design systems, accessibility, and responsive design, with a focus on simplifying complex data for diverse users. I am motivated by opportunities to mentor others and create job-tech tools tailored for users with varying digital literacy levels. I am excited to continue growing my expertise and contributing to impactful software products that empower users and enhance workflows.

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I am a passionate UX Engineer and Associate Software Engineer with strong expertise in human-centered design, front-end development, and SaaS platforms. With experience leading UX projects, conducting usability audits, and advocating design-driven thinking in cross-functional teams, I enjoy improving adoption and retention through intuitive user experiences. I thrive in agile environments where collaboration between engineers and designers leads to innovative and inclusive digital products.

Throughout my career, I have developed skills in design systems, accessibility, and responsive design, with a focus on simplifying complex data for diverse users. I am motivated by opportunities to mentor others and create job-tech tools tailored for users with varying digital literacy levels. I am excited to continue growing my expertise and contributing to impactful software products that empower users and enhance workflows.

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Work Experience

Trainee UX Engineer at 99X

January 1, 2025 - Present

Led end-to-end UX for multiple SaaS platforms including software analytics and job-tech products, delivering human-centered designs that improved user confidence, adoption, and retention. Conducted a comprehensive UX audit uncovering usability gaps and simplifying complex data for developers and executives, influencing roadmap and onboarding. Advocated design-driven thinking in development-heavy teams, bridging engineering and design in .NET and Power Platform environments. Worked in Agile sprints to deliver features rapidly, introducing UI improvements and mentoring junior designers. Designed inclusive CV builder and job tracking dashboard for users with low digital literacy, enhancing access to employment tools and reducing friction.

Associate Software Engineer at Tech One Global

May 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025

Contributed to .NET and Power Platform projects by promoting user-friendly interfaces and data visualization. Developed a strong interest in UI/UX design by aligning technical solutions with user needs, sparking a shift toward human-centered design.

SE Intern at CEYCORE Global Solutions

September 1, 2021 - August 23, 2025

Led end-to-end design of ERP solution front-end by translating client needs into intuitive interfaces, from requirements gathering to wireframing and implementation. Collaborated closely with clients and teams in an agile setting to align designs with user expectations and business goals. Used front-end development exposure for rapid design refinement through real-time feedback, maintaining a user-centered product lifecycle.