The Accidental Tech Writer 🧐
Who Am I ?
Hi, I’m Sumuditha Lansakara. Software Engineering Undergrad by day, competitive gamer by night. I’m an introvert who thrives on building backend systems.
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador and volunteer at the Google Developers Group, I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering others. You can also find my technical writing on Medium.
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- ReactJS
- NodeJS
- PHP Laravel
- Java
Satisfied Clients
Projects Completed
Years of Experience
Experience
Product Engineer @Metana
July 2024 - Present | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Hybrid | Full-timeThe Product Engineer will assume a critical role in managing and refining our bootcamps. This entails enhancing the curriculum content, overseeing the Learning Management System (LMS), and conducting frequent meetings with instructors to discuss potential feedback integrations into the product. They will serve as the primary liaison for curriculum updates, effectively communicating changes to bootcamp instructors and the student success team.
Product Engineering Intern @Metana
Jan 2024 - July 2024 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Hybrid | InternshipThe Product Engineer will assume a critical role in managing and refining our bootcamps. This entails enhancing the curriculum content, overseeing the Learning Management System (LMS), and conducting frequent meetings with instructors to discuss potential feedback integrations into the product. They will serve as the primary liaison for curriculum updates, effectively communicating changes to bootcamp instructors and the student success team.
Technical Writer @Medium
Jan 2024 - Present | Remote | Part-timeWrites about technical subjects for technical and nontechnical audiences. Responsible for producing high-quality documentation appropriate to its intended audience.
Gamer @YouTube
Aug 2020 - Present | Remote | Part-timeAs a Gamer on YouTube since August 2020, I've been engaged in various activities remotely and part-time. My work includes streaming, creating game highlights and news, producing Twitch/YouTube clips, sharing coding tutorials, and creating benchmark videos.
Social Media Manager @APIIT FullStack Computer Society
Nov 2022 - May 2024 | Colombo, Sri LankaAs the Social Media Manager and a founding Executive Committee member of the APIIT FullStack Computer Society from November 2022 to May 2024 in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, I was instrumental in the development of official documents, scheduling and managing events and activities, and planning and organizing events. My role also encompassed executing social media marketing campaigns, which involved designing social media posts and managing all social media accounts to enhance our online presence and engagement.
Quality Assurance Technician @Global System Solutions International (Pvt) Ltd
Feb 2022 - Feb 2022 | Remote | Full-timeAs a Quality Assurance Technician at Global System Solutions International (Pvt) Ltd in February 2022, I worked full-time remotely. My role involved ensuring the quality and reliability of products or systems by conducting thorough testing and identifying any issues to be addressed.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng (Hons), Software Engineering
Jul 2022 - Present | Staffordshire UniversityDuring my BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering at Staffordshire University, I studied Mathematics for Computing, Cloud Computing, Network Security, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Linux, Java, C#, OOP, UML, Flutter, Oracle SQL, Agile methodology, project management, PHP (Laravel), and Tailwind CSS.
Combined Mathematics + ICT
Oct 2017 - Oct 2020 | Ibbagamuwa Central CollegePhysics, General English, Combined Mathematics, Information and Communications Technology. Active member of the Red Cross Society.