I'm Asela Daskon, a full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable SaaS platforms, enterprise solutions, and custom applications. I specialize in modern frontend frameworks (React.js, Next.js), backend development (Node.js, Laravel, PHP), and microservice architectures, with experience leading teams, integrating APIs, and implementing cloud-native solutions using Docker and Kafka.

Asela Daskon

I'm Asela Daskon, a full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable SaaS platforms, enterprise solutions, and custom applications. I specialize in modern frontend frameworks (React.js, Next.js), backend development (Node.js, Laravel, PHP), and microservice architectures, with experience leading teams, integrating APIs, and implementing cloud-native solutions using Docker and Kafka.

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I’m Asela Daskon, a full-stack engineer with 8+ years of experience delivering scalable SaaS platforms, enterprise solutions, and custom applications.

I specialize in modern frontend frameworks (React.js, Next.js), backend development (Node.js, Laravel, PHP), and microservice architectures, with experience leading teams, integrating APIs, and implementing cloud-native solutions using Docker and Kafka.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Full Stack Engineer at The Permalinks
March 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Built a SaaS sales proposal builder (Qwilr alternative) using React.js (frontend) and Laravel (backend). Designed RESTful APIs and integrated them with React applications. Implemented a GrapesJS-based page builder for dynamic proposal pages. Developed subscription management features and user account workflows. Leveraged Apache Kafka for real-time event-driven architecture.
Software Engineer at Nuvay
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Developed Traqdo, a construction project management web app with React.js, Vue.js, and Laravel. Built modular, scalable microservices for project tracking and documentation. Enhanced frontend-backend integrations and improved user experience.
PHP Software Engineer at Convertium
March 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Developed custom WordPress themes and Drupal applications. Created Gutenberg blocks using ACF plugin.
Software Engineer at Saltside
May 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Built ERP modules with Laravel and React.js. Integrated multiple APIs and developed seller center dashboards.
Freelance Software Engineer at Upwork
April 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Delivered web solutions including real estate apps (Laravel) and listing management systems (React.js).
Full Stack Engineer at The Permalinks
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Built a SaaS sales-proposal builder (Qwilr alternative) using React.js (frontend) and Laravel (backend). Designed RESTful APIs and integrated them with React applications. Implemented a GrapesJS-based page builder for dynamic proposal pages. Developed subscription management features and user account workflows. Leveraged Apache Kafka for real-time, event-driven architecture.
Software Engineer at Nuva y
October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Developed Traqdo, a construction project management web app with React.js, Vue.js, and Laravel. Built modular, scalable microservices for project tracking and documentation. Enhanced frontend-backend integrations and improved user experience.
PHP Software Engineer at Convertium
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Developed custom WordPress themes and Drupal applications. Created Gutenberg blocks using ACF plugin.
Software Engineer at Salt Side
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Built ERP modules with Laravel and React.js. Integrated multiple APIs and developed seller center dashboards.
Freelance Software Engineer at Upwork
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Delivered web solutions including real estate apps (Laravel) and listing management systems (React.js).
Associate Software Engineer at Wonder Software
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Worked on live stock management and stock broker platforms.
Full Stack Engineer at The Permalinks
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025
Built a SaaS sales proposal builder using React.js (frontend) and Laravel (backend). Designed RESTful APIs and integrated them with React apps. Implemented a GrapesJS-based page builder for dynamic proposal pages. Developed subscription management features and user account workflows. Leveraged Apache Kafka for real-time event-driven architecture.
Software Engineer at Nuway
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Developed Traqdo, a construction project management web app using React.js, Vue.js, and Laravel. Built modular microservices for project tracking and documentation; enhanced frontend-backend integrations and improved user experience.
PHP Software Engineer at Convertium
April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Developed custom WordPress themes and Drupal applications. Created Gutenberg blocks using ACF plugin.
Software Engineer at Saltside
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Built ERP modules with Laravel and React.js. Integrated multiple APIs and developed seller center dashboards.
Freelance Software Engineer at Upwork
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2022
Delivered web solutions including real estate apps (Laravel) and listing management systems (React.js).
Associate Software Engineer at Wonder Software
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2020
Live stock management and stock broker platforms.

Education

BSc (Hons) Computing at Teesside University, UK
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Higher National Diploma in Computer Science at Infortec International Asia Campus
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BSc in Computer Science at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BSc (Hons) Computing at Teesside University, UK
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Higher National Diploma in Computer Science at InfoTech International Asia Campus
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BSc in Computer Science at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BSc (Hons) Computing at Teesside University, UK
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Higher National Diploma in Computer Science at InfoTech International Asia Campus
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BSc in Computer Science at University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

CCNA – Routing & Switching
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
IELTS
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
CCNA – Routing & Switching
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Verified International Academic Qualifications (IELTS) Honors
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
CCNA – Routing & Switching
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026
IELTS
January 11, 2030 - January 17, 2026

Industry Experience

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