Hi There,
Milinda Shehan
I'm a Software Engineer
Passionate about building scalable, high-quality software and leading teams to deliver impactful solutions. I enjoy transforming complex challenges into elegant, user-focused products while fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering excellence. Committed to driving innovation through thoughtful design, modern technologies, and strong technical leadership.
About Me
Get to know more about my journey, skills, and passion for creating digital experiences.
My Story
I'm Milinda Shehan, Software Engineer and Computer Science graduate from the University of Colombo School of Computing with a passion for building scalable software solutions that create meaningful value for users and businesses. Since 2021, I've been working in software development, gaining experience through freelance projects and professional roles while collaborating with diverse clients and teams.
Throughout my journey, I've contributed to the successful delivery of web applications by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software. My experience as a Team Lead has strengthened my ability to guide developers, coordinate project execution, make technical decisions, and foster effective collaboration to achieve shared goals.
As I continue to grow in my career, my goal is to lead high-performing engineering teams, deliver innovative and scalable solutions, and create lasting value for both organizations and their customers through strong technical leadership and collaboration.
What I Do
Full Stack Development
Building scalable web applications using modern technologies like React, Next.js, Node.js, and cloud platforms.
UI/UX Design
Creating intuitive and beautiful user interfaces with focus on user experience and accessibility.
Technical Mentoring
Sharing knowledge through workshops, tech talks, and mentoring aspiring developers in the community.
Work Experience
My professional journey and the amazing companies I've had the privilege to work with.
Zebra Technologies
Colombo, Western Province, Sri LankaSoftware Engineer
Promoted to Software Engineer after internship. Continuing work on intelligent mobile OCR systems and document automation.
- •Took on additional responsibilities in software development and project delivery
- •Built and trained OCR models for document data extraction
- •Integrated OCR features into Android applications
- •Implemented NLP-based text classification modules
- •Collaborated with engineering and research teams to refine solutions
Software Engineer Intern
Contributed to an R&D project focused on intelligent mobile OCR systems and document automation as an intern.
- •Built and trained OCR models for document data extraction
- •Integrated OCR features into Android applications
- •Implemented NLP-based text classification modules
- •Collaborated with engineering and research teams to refine solutions
Bank of Ceylon
Matara District, Southern Province, Sri LankaSchool Leaver Trainee
Assisted with day-to-day banking operations at the BOC Super Grade Branch.
- •Supported PBO division tasks including documentation and account services
- •Interacted with customers and learned frontline banking procedures
- •Gained exposure to financial workflows and compliance practices
CURO Education
Nupe, Matara, Sri LankaEducation Administrator
Oversaw operations of the student management system and handled administrative tasks at CURO Education.
- •Maintained the institute’s website and student management system
- •Calculated and processed salaries for teachers and staff based on attendance
- •Managed class schedules and facility usage
- •Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth academic operations
Education
My academic journey and the knowledge foundation that shaped my career.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
Computer Science
A rigorous undergraduate program focused on core computer science principles, including algorithms, systems programming, databases, and artificial intelligence.
Key Achievements
- •Organized multiple tech events as part of UCSC student communities
- •Executive Committee Member - ISACA Student Group
- •Completed industry-focused projects using modern web technologies
- •Presented research on intelligent shopping systems using ML
G.C.E. Advanced Level
Rahula College, Matara
Physical Science Stream
Completed both G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations with outstanding results in the Physical Science stream.
Key Achievements
- •8As and 1B in G.C.E. Ordinary Level
- •2As and 1B in G.C.E. Advanced Level (Z-score: 1.7934)
- •Active member of Science and IT societies
- •Won several intra-school quiz and coding competitions
My Portfolio
Explore my work in development and design. Each project represents a unique challenge and creative solution.
Development Projects
Full-stack web applications, mobile apps, and software solutions built with modern technologies like React, Next.js, Node.js, and cloud platforms.
Design Projects
UI/UX designs, mobile app interfaces, web designs, and brand identity projects created with focus on user experience and modern design principles.
Community Work
My contributions to the tech community through volunteering, mentoring, and events.
Microsoft
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (Gold)
Helping students build technical and career skills while fostering tech communities.
Sri Lanka Developer Forum
Community Organizer
Organized and designed events to promote developer engagement and innovation.
Power Platform Community Sri Lanka
Community Organizer
Organizing events and meetups to support Power Platform awareness and adoption.
UCSC ISACA Student Group
Digital Media Manager
Managed digital media strategy and event promotions for the student group.
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Tools & Technologies
The technologies and tools I use to bring ideas to life and create amazing digital experiences.
C
C++
Java
Kotlin
Python
Scala
R
JavaScript
TypeScript
Go
PHP
React
Next.js
Vite.js
HTML
CSS
Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap
Three.js
Node.js
Express.js
Spring
Django
Flask
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
SQLite
React Native
Flutter
Android Studio
Jetpack Compose
Git
GitHub
GitHub Actions
Docker
Kubernetes
VS Code
IntelliJ IDEA
PyCharm
Eclipse
Vim
Postman
swagger
Bash
CMake
CodePen
DevTo
Gradle
JQuery
LaTeX
Linux
Markdown
Maven
Nginx
Powershell
Regex
Selenium
StackOverflow
VisualStudio
WebAssembly
AWS
Azure
GCP
Netlify
Vercel
Jenkins
WordPress
Cloudflare
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere
TensorFlow
PyTorch
OpenCV
Pandas
Matlab
Octave
Arduino
Azul
Adobe Firefly
ChatGPT
Copilot
Elementor
Google Gemini
Jupyter
Leonardo AI
Ballerina
PayHere
Stripe
Hostinger
Recommendations & Testimonials
What my clients and colleagues say about working with me.
"He created a website for my own business (ceylonrent.com) according to my requirements. He was really careful about them and is excellent at customer handling. Unlike my previous experiences, working with Mr. Milinda was easy and always on time. The website helped attract more customers, increase sales by around 37%, and reach the global market. Even after handover, he provided great support and patiently explained everything I needed. Truly excellent service."
A.P.M. Abeysooriya
Founder & Director
Ceylon Rent
CeylonRent Business Website
Let's Connect
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Ready to Work Together?
I'm always open to discussing opportunities, creative projects, or just having a chat about technology.
Send Me a Message
Have a project in mind or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you.
Get in Touch
I'm always excited to work on new projects and collaborate with amazing people. Whether you have a project in mind, need consultation, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out!
milinda.msd@gmail.com
Phone
+94 71 487 9783
Location
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Response Time
I typically respond to messages within 24 hours. For urgent matters, feel free to reach out via phone or LinkedIn.