I'm an adaptable IT professional with a passion for turning ideas into practical solutions. I recently rebuilt Cyient's internal Hub platform from a legacy PHP web app into a modern React/Node.js system, driving planning, design, deployment, and ongoing support. I enjoy translating staff needs into intuitive dashboards and automations, learning new technologies on the job, and helping teams adopt new tools. I also contribute across different roles at Cyient, including GIS mapping work and technical support.

Shashika Heenkende

I'm an adaptable IT professional with a passion for turning ideas into practical solutions. I recently rebuilt Cyient's internal Hub platform from a legacy PHP web app into a modern React/Node.js system, driving planning, design, deployment, and ongoing support. I enjoy translating staff needs into intuitive dashboards and automations, learning new technologies on the job, and helping teams adopt new tools. I also contribute across different roles at Cyient, including GIS mapping work and technical support.

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I’m an adaptable IT professional with a passion for turning ideas into practical solutions. I recently rebuilt Cyient’s internal Hub platform from a legacy PHP web app into a modern React/Node.js system, driving planning, design, deployment, and ongoing support.

I enjoy translating staff needs into intuitive dashboards and automations, learning new technologies on the job, and helping teams adopt new tools. I also contribute across different roles at Cyient, including GIS mapping work and technical support.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

React Developer (Internal Project) at Cyient
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led rebuild of Cyient's internal Hub platform from legacy PHP to modern React/Node.js system; frontend implemented with React and Tailwind CSS; backend with Node.js/Express; implemented secure authentication (JWT and cookies), REST APIs, and SQL Server integration; handled planning, design, deployment, testing, and ongoing support as the main developer; built custom dashboards and analytics and provided user onboarding and training.
Technical Support at Cyient
November 1, 2022 - Present
Maintained the hub (PHP-based web app) for performance monitoring of map digitizers, map search, and staff hours; executed SQL queries in SQL Server, ran daily batch jobs, performed monthly billing, analyzed productivity data in Excel, and tested LMS bug fixes through user scenarios.
Geographic Information Systems Technician at Cyient
June 1, 2023 - Present
Produced maps for Rural Payments Agency (DEFRA), mapping land parcels and land covers using OS MasterMap, aerial photography and remote sensing, to identify eligible areas for the Basic Payment Scheme.
Executive at Ceylon Chocolates Limited
October 31, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Managed store operations, received and safeguarded raw materials, maintained inventory accuracy, monitored daily material reports and monthly forecasts, implemented process improvements, and coordinated with suppliers.
Management Trainee at Ceylon Chocolates Limited
September 30, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Supported store operations, identified efficiency improvements, maintained supplier relationships, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management.
Intern at MAS Holdings
September 30, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Worked on sustainability reporting projects, supported energy and resource consumption analysis, and contributed to environmental sustainability initiatives.
Trainee at People's Bank
August 31, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Greeted customers, assisted with banking operations, followed SOPs, and maintained accurate cash handling while delivering friendly service.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science at University of Colombo
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
GCE Advanced Level in Mathematics at Dharmaraja College - Kandy
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2014
Certificate in Computer Science at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka)
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025

Qualifications

Computer Science Certificate
January 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government