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Manul Thisuraka
Software Developer Engineer — based in Colombo, Sri Lanka
// Born in 1999. I build scalable software and intelligent systems where clean architecture, thoughtful design, and complex engineering come together. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at a Fortune 100 company, building production-grade systems and solving real-world challenges.
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0x03// bio
I enjoy figuring things out. Whether it's software, a broken gadget, a complex workflow, or how something was built, I'm happiest when I'm connecting the dots and making complicated things feel simple. When I'm away from my keyboard, I'm usually chasing new experiences traveling, exploring nature, discovering new tech, watching movies, tinkering with cars, or making friends with every dog and cat that crosses my path.
// experiences
- Senior Software Engineer - Sysco LABS, Sri Lanka (Sep 2025 - Present)
- Software Engineer - Sysco LABS, Sri Lanka (Dec 2023 - Aug 2025)
- Associate Software Engineer - KochaSoft, Canada (Aug 2022 - Oct 2023)
- Intern Software Engineer - KochaSoft, Canada (Feb 2022 - Aug 2022)
- Mobile App Developer - FAF Solutions, Sri Lanka (Nov 2021 - Mar 2022)
// education
- BSc (Hons) in Information Technology Specialising in Software Engineering, Information Technology - SLIIT, Sri Lanka (2020-2024)
- Graduate Diploma In Software Engineering(GDSE) - IJSE-Institute of Software Engineering, Sri Lanka (2019)
> Which technologies do you have experience working with?
I work across the full software engineering spectrum, from designing scalable backend systems to building intuitive user experiences. My core stack includes Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Vue, and Python, with experience building and integrating systems using Kafka, GraphQL, and REST APIs.
I have hands-on experience with cloud platforms and engineering infrastructure including AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Lambda Functions, Jenkins, Argo Jobs, CI/CD, Git, and observability tools such as DataDog, Grafana, and Prometheus. I am comfortable working with both SQL and NoSQL ecosystems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Supabase.
Beyond technologies, I focus on building reliable and maintainable systems through strong System Design, Technical Architecture, Design Patterns, SOLID Principles, Clean Architecture, Multi-threading, Concurrency, Performance Optimization, and Engineering Best Practices. I also leverage modern AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Kimi, and GLM, along with automation platforms like n8n, to improve productivity and explore innovative solutions.
> Are you available for freelance work?
Yes — I’m available for freelance work. I can typically dedicate around 5–6 hours per day and enjoy working on challenging projects that involve complex logic, strong problem-solving, and building meaningful products.
My core strength is backend engineering, and with AI-powered tools I’ve expanded into full-stack development — creating fast, clean, and intuitive user experiences.
I’m always excited to learn, take on new challenges, and turn ideas into reliable, scalable solutions.
> What did you build this site with?
Built with HTML, CSS, vanilla JavaScript, Three.js for the shader background, GLSL for the shader code, and GSAP for animation.
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0x04// resume
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