Hello, I'm

Kavindya Kariyawasam

I am a Web Developer

Third-year IT undergraduate at University of Moratuwa (CGPA 3.92/4.00) with expertise in Java, React/React Native, Flutter, AWS serverless, and IoT systems. I apply OOP principles and cloud-native development to build scalable, reliable solutions. Beyond academics, I demonstrate leadership through sports captaincy and collaborative projects, passionate about delivering impactful enterprise-grade technology as a Software Engineer.

Kavindya Kariyawasam
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Education

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

2023 - Present

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

CGPA: 3.92 / 4.00

G.C.E. Advanced Level - Physical Sciences

2019 - 2022

D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo

Physics

A

Mathematics

B

Chemistry

B

English

A

G.C.E. Ordinary Level

2018

D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo

Result: 9 A's

Skills

Programming Languages

JavaScript
Java
Python
C/C++
Dart
C#

Frameworks & Libraries

React Native
React.js
Angular
Spring Boot
ASP.NET Core
Flutter
Node.js
Tailwind CSS
Next.js

Cloud

AWS Lambda
AWS Cognito
AWS RDS
API Gateway
Amplify
Azure

Databases

MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
SQLite

IoT

ESP32
Arduino IDE
S
Sensors Integration

Tools & Methodologies

GitHub
Figma
E
EasyEDA
Expo
Postman
Jira
Docker
A
Agile
W
Waterfall

Projects

Certfolio - Certification Portfolio Platform
IndividualDec 2025 - Jan 2026

Certfolio - Certification Portfolio Platform

Full-stack certification portfolio management platform built with Angular 18 and Node.js. Features comprehensive certification tracking, analytics dashboard with visualizations, secure authentication system, and file storage for certification documents. Enables users to manage their professional certifications with advanced filtering, search, pagination, and in-progress certification tracking for learning path management. Includes email-based password reset, API rate limiting, and production-grade security with deployment on Vercel and Render.

Angular 18TypeScriptRxJSTailwind CSS+14 more
Alert Way Guardian - IoT Personal Safety Device
TeamDec 2023 - July 2024

Alert Way Guardian - IoT Personal Safety Device

Wearable IoT device for women/children safety: triggers emergency mode with GPS location, light sensing, fall detection, alerts, and evidence capture.

ESP32Neo-M8N GPSBH1750MPU6050+4 more
ATG Healthcare - Care Plan Manager
TeamDec 2024 - July 2025

ATG Healthcare - Care Plan Manager

Cross-platform healthcare system: client & care-navigator apps + admin web. Auth (Cognito), scheduling, readiness questionnaire, role-based features.

React NativeReactAWS CognitoLambda+3 more
SwimMetrics - Performance Tracking App
IndividualNov 2025

SwimMetrics - Performance Tracking App

Cross-platform swimming performance tracker: workout library, event discovery, news feed, favorites system. Features accessibility support, haptic feedback, dark mode, and offline-first architecture.

React NativeTypeScriptExpoRedux Toolkit+3 more
Loci - Sustainable Tourism Platform
TeamAug 2025 - Present

Loci - Sustainable Tourism Platform

Web platform connecting travelers with community-led experiences, with transparent impact metrics (CO₂ offset, families supported).

ReactTailwind CSSReact RouterLucide+1 more
Automobile Service Management System
TeamOct 2025 - Nov 2025

Automobile Service Management System

Microservices-based automobile service platform enabling customers to book appointments and track service progress, while employees log work hours and manage tasks with real-time synchronization.

Spring BootPostgreSQLReactTypeScript+4 more

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Blogs

ATG Healthcare Management System - Cloud-Native Student Project (Part 1 & 2)

ATG Healthcare Management System - Cloud-Native Student Project (Part 1 & 2)

A 2-part case study on designing and building a cross-platform healthcare system with React Native, AWS Cognito, Lambda, API Gateway, and RDS.

React NativeAWSServerless+1
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React Native with Expo - The 2025 Beginner's Guide to Building Your First App

React Native with Expo - The 2025 Beginner's Guide to Building Your First App

A friendly primer on why React Native + Expo is great for students: setup, navigation, styling, rapid prototyping, and tips from real project experience.

React NativeExpoMobile Dev
Getting Started with AWS - Cloud, Serverless & Scaling (3-Part Series)

Getting Started with AWS - Cloud, Serverless & Scaling (3-Part Series)

Beginner-friendly AWS series for students: cloud essentials, serverless with Lambda/Cognito/DynamoDB/API Gateway, and scaling/monitoring with Amplify, SNS, SQS & more.

AWSServerlessCloud
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DevOps for Beginners 2025: A Simple Guide to Bridging the Gap in Software Engineering

DevOps for Beginners 2025: A Simple Guide to Bridging the Gap in Software Engineering

An in-depth exploration of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, containerization, and best practices for efficient software development and deployment.

DevOpsCI/CDInfrastructure as Code+1
10 Developers, 2 Frameworks, 12 Services: A Field Report on Building with Spring Boot

10 Developers, 2 Frameworks, 12 Services: A Field Report on Building with Spring Boot

A field report on building a polyglot microservices architecture using Spring Boot and .NET. Key topics include solving data enrichment with OpenFeign, handling cross-language Enum mismatches, and implementing complex business logic in distributed systems.

Spring BootMicroservicesJava+2
Understanding Software Architectures: From Monolithic to Serverless Architecture

Understanding Software Architectures: From Monolithic to Serverless Architecture

A comprehensive 2-part series exploring the evolution of software architectures from traditional monolithic systems through SOA, microservices, and modern serverless patterns.

ArchitectureMicroservicesServerless+1
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Achievements & Recognition

Sports Competitions

  • Sri Lanka University Games 2025

    Multiple medals, set new meet record in 100 x 4 Medley Relay. Led UoM men's team as Vice Captain to Men's Championship and Overall Runners-Up.

  • Inter-University Swimming Championships 2024

    Multiple medals representing University of Moratuwa. Men's Champions.

  • Sri Lanka University Games 2023

    Multiple medals, set new meet record in 100 x 4 Free Relay. Men's Runners-Up.

  • National RepresentationTeam Sri Lanka

    54th Milo PRAM Malaysia National Swimming Championship 2018.


    South Asian Aquatic Championship 2016 (U15 200m Breaststroke) - Silver Medalist.

  • 35th National Life Saving Championship 2023

    Team Champions, 6 individual medals.

  • All-Island School Swimming Meets (2011-2020)

    Consistent Gold, Silver, Bronze medals.

  • Sri Lanka Schools Water Polo Championship 2019

    Team Runners-Up.

Hackathons & Programming

  • CodeRally 6.0 Hackathon 2025

    Finalists (Advanced Tier), Informatics Institute of Technology.

  • CodeJam by UoM 2025

    Finalists, 4th Place at Knockout Round.

  • CodeRally 5.0 Hackathon 2024

    4th Place, Informatics Institute of Technology.

  • Codestorm 2.0 Hackathon 2024

    Finalists, YGC Innovation Festival by Yarl IT Hub.

  • MoraXtreme 9.0 Hackathon 2024

    18th Place, IEEE Student Branch & Computer Society UOM.

  • Xtream Encode Global Hackathon 2024

    81st Place, ENCIDE MACE with IEEEXtreme 18.0.

Recognition & Awards

  • Most Outstanding Swimmer

    Nalaka Senanayake Challenge Trophy 2023, D.S. Senanayake College.

  • Most Outstanding Junior Swimmer

    Rajiv Perera Challenge Trophy 2017, D.S. Senanayake College.

  • Upcoming Player of the Year 2016

    Colors Night, D.S. Senanayake College.

  • President Scout AwardHighest Honor

    Outstanding leadership, community service, and scouting excellence.

Leadership & Extracurriculars

  • Swimming Captain

    University of Moratuwa (2025/26).

  • Swimming Vice Captain

    University of Moratuwa (2024/25).

  • SLUSA & UoM Colors for Swimming2023/2024

    National-level recognition for university sporting excellence.

  • Volunteer Swim Coach

    Rotaract Club UOM and Leo Club Kalubowila.

  • Swimming Captain (2020) / Vice Captain (2019)

    D.S. Senanayake College Co-07.

  • Main Organizer (2019/20)

    60th Colombo Scout Troop.

  • Western Province Colors

    Swimming.

  • School Colors

    Swimming, Scouting, Water Polo, Chess.

Volunteering & Community Service

I enjoy supporting community initiatives and sharing my skills beyond academics and work, and these experiences have helped me grow, connect with others, and make a positive impact.

  • Scout Initiatives: Community service and event organization, including blood donation camps, environmental cleanups, life saving campaigns, library painting, and book donations.
  • CodeRush 2025 Organizing Committee: Member of the web development team for CodeRush 2025, organized by INTECS (Information Technology Society, Faculty of IT, University of Moratuwa).
  • Volunteered as a swimming coach for Swim or Sink (Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa) and Swim Spark (Leo Club of Kalubowila, Leo District 306 A2, in collaboration with University of Moratuwa).

Certifications & Badges

Featured certifications showcasing key technical achievements. View my complete certification portfolio for the full collection.

Technical

MongoDB Basics for Students

MongoDB

Issued: Jan 2026
MongoDBNoSQLDatabase
Technical

Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp

Issued: Jul 2023
HTMLCSSResponsive DesignAccessibility

Explore My Complete Certification Portfolio

View my full collection of certifications across Cloud, DevOps, Web Development, and more on Certfolio - my custom-built certification management platform with analytics, filtering, and credential verification.

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