Nisal Gunawardhana

Software Engineer

Malabe, Western Province, Sri Lanka2 yrs 9 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Passionate Full Stack Software Engineer with diverse skills.
Active contributor to tech community and open-source projects.
Enthusiastic about AI development and mentoring future developers.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Full Stack Software Engineer with a focus on AI and community-driven tech initiatives.

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Skills

Core Skills

Full-stack DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentStart-up SupportCommunity DevelopmentE-commerceApplication Programming Interfaces (api)

Other Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentSoftware SolutionsNode.jsNext.jsWeb Application DevelopmentLeadershipPublic SpeakingStart-up LeadershipSite BuildLaravelFlutterSpring BootCloud-native developmentAI-driven applications

About

I am a passionate Software Engineer (Full Stack) with experience in Laravel, Flutter, and Spring Boot, cloud-native development and AI-driven applications. With a strong foundation in Java, Python, and JavaScript frameworks like React.js and Next.js, I build scalable and efficient software solutions.Currently, I am an undergraduate at SLIIT, continuously expanding my expertise in software engineering.Beyond development, I am deeply involved in the tech community as a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, Postman Student Leader, and GitHub Campus Expert. I actively contribute to open-source projects, conduct tech sessions, and mentor aspiring developers, fostering a culture of innovation and learning. My enthusiasm extends to AI development and research, where I explore machine learning models, automation, and intelligent systems. As a tech speaker and AI development enthusiast, I enjoy sharing knowledge through workshops, hackathons, and conferences.Driven by a mindset of continuous learning and collaboration, I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to apply cutting-edge technologies and create meaningful impact in the tech industry. Let’s connect and innovate together!

Experience

Olee ai llc

2 roles

Associate Software Engineer

Feb 2026 – Present · 1 mo · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka · On-site

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with a focus on backend systems and APIs. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality applications while adhering to company standards and best engineering practices.

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentSoftware SolutionsFull-Stack DevelopmentSoftware Development

Software Engineer Intern

Aug 2025 – Feb 2026 · 6 mos · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka · On-site

Working as a Full Stack Software Engineer at Olee AI, contributing to web application development and AI-integrated solutions.

Node.jsNext.jsWeb Application DevelopmentFull-Stack Development

Microsoft for startups

Startup Scout

Feb 2026 – Present · 1 mo · Sri Lanka

supports startups by connecting early-stage founders with resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities through Microsoft for Startups, empowering the next generation of innovators.

Start-up SupportLeadership

Microsoft

3 roles

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors | Gold

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos

Student Ambassadors are a global group of campus leaders who are eager to help fellow students, create robust tech communities and develop technical and career skills for the future.

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors | Beta

Jun 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Student Ambassadors are a global group of campus leaders who are eager to help fellow students, create robust tech communities and develop technical and career skills for the future.

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors(Alpha)

Apr 2024 – Jun 2024 · 2 mos

Student Ambassadors are a global group of campus leaders who are eager to help fellow students, create robust tech communities and develop technical and career skills for the future.

Github

GitHub Campus Expert

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Campus Experts are student leaders that strive to build diverse and inclusive spaces to learn skills, share their experiences, and build projects together. They can be found across the globe leading in-person and online conferences, meetups, and hackathons, and maintaining open source projects.

Public SpeakingCommunity Development

Virtual systems

Software Engineer Intern

Aug 2024 – Jan 2025 · 5 mos · Sri Lanka

As a Software Engineer Intern at Virtual Systems, I work on web and mobile applications using Laravel and Flutter. I contribute to both backend and frontend development, optimize code, and collaborate with senior developers, gaining valuable experience in full-stack development.

Postman

2 roles

Postman Student Leader

Promoted

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

The Postman Student Leader program empowers students to champion API literacy by providing free training and resources to transform them into API experts.

Application Programming Interfaces (API)Public SpeakingCommunity DevelopmentLeadership

Postman Student Expert

Jun 2023 – Apr 2024 · 10 mos

Application Programming Interfaces (API)

Apestore lk

Founder

Oct 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 5 mos · Sri Lanka

APESTORELK is the best organic food store in Sri Lanka. We also have the largest organic farming network in Sri Lanka, paving the way for non-toxic agriculture that goes beyond food sales. Our goal is to see a healthy future generation free of toxins.

E-CommerceStart-up LeadershipSite Build