Hi, I'm Akila Tharuka

Undergraduate | Intern Software Engineer

I build modern, secure, and user-friendly web solutions with a growing passion for cloud and scalable systems.

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About Me

Akila Tharuka

Passionate Developer & Problem Solver

I'm currently pursuing my degree at the University of Moratuwa while working as an Intern Software Engineer. Through internships and freelance projects, I've gained hands-on experience building web applications that are both functional and visually appealing.

My skills span across UI/UX design and full-stack web development, with a growing interest in Cloud Engineering and scalable system architectures. I enjoy solving real-world problems through clean code and thoughtful design.

5+

Years Experience

50+

Projects Completed

30+

Happy Clients

My Professional Journey

Education & Experience

Building expertise through continuous learning and hands-on development

Dec 2024 - Present

Senior Full-Stack Developer

InnovateTech Solutions | Colombo, Sri Lanka

Current

Leading development of enterprise-level web applications with modern tech stack and microservices architecture.

React Node.js TypeScript MongoDB AWS Docker
  • Leading a team of 5 developers in building scalable SaaS products
  • Architected and implemented microservices with 99.9% uptime
  • Reduced API response time by 60% through optimization
  • Mentoring junior developers and conducting code reviews
Jan 2023 - Nov 2024

Freelance Full-Stack Developer

Fiverr & Upwork | Remote

Freelance

Delivered custom web solutions for clients worldwide, specializing in e-commerce and business automation.

MERN Stack Next.js WordPress Shopify PostgreSQL
  • Completed 80+ projects with 4.9/5 star rating
  • Built custom e-commerce platforms generating $500K+ in sales
  • Developed automated systems saving clients 20+ hours weekly
  • Integrated 15+ third-party APIs (Stripe, PayPal, Twilio)
June 2022 - Dec 2022

Software Engineer Intern

Creative Digital Agency | Kandy

Internship

First professional role focusing on frontend development and UI/UX implementation.

HTML/CSS JavaScript React Bootstrap Git
  • Developed 15+ responsive websites from Figma designs
  • Improved page load speed by 45% using optimization techniques
  • Collaborated with design team on UX improvements
  • Learned Agile methodology and professional workflows
2021 - Present

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Undergraduate

Specializing in Software Engineering with focus on Full-Stack Development and Cloud Computing.

  • Current GPA: 3.7/4.0
  • Core Subjects: Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Database Management
  • Winner of University Hackathon 2024 - Best Innovation Award
  • Active member of Computer Science Society
  • Research Project: AI-powered Code Review System
2018 - 2020

G.C.E Advanced Level - Physical Science

Mahinda College, Galle

A/L

Completed with excellent results qualifying for university entrance.

  • Combined Mathematics: A
  • Physics: A
  • Chemistry: B
  • Z-Score: 1.85 (District Rank: Top 30)
  • School colors for Mathematics Olympiad

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services

Dec 2024 Verify Certificate

Node.js Application Developer

OpenJS Foundation

Oct 2024 Verify Certificate

React - The Complete Guide

Udemy

Aug 2024 Verify Certificate

Docker Certified Associate

Docker Inc.

June 2024 Verify Certificate

MongoDB Developer Certification

MongoDB University

May 2024 Verify Certificate

Web Security Fundamentals

Coursera

Mar 2024 Verify Certificate
What I Know

My Skills

Frontend

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
React
Vue.js
Responsive Design

Backend

Node.js
PHP
Python
MongoDB
MySQL
Firebase

Tools & Others

Git
GitHub
Figma
VS Code
WordPress
UI/UX Design
My Recent Work

Projects

E-Commerce Platform

A modern full-stack e-commerce solution with payment integration, user authentication, and admin dashboard.

React Node.js MongoDB

Task Management App

Collaborative task management tool with real-time updates, team collaboration features, and analytics.

Vue.js Firebase Tailwind

Portfolio CMS

Custom content management system for portfolio websites with drag-and-drop builder and theme customization.

PHP MySQL JavaScript

Social Media Dashboard

Analytics dashboard for social media management with data visualization and automated reporting features.

React Chart.js API

Restaurant Booking System

Online reservation system with table management, menu display, and customer review functionality.

WordPress PHP MySQL

Fitness Tracker Mobile App

Progressive web app for tracking workouts, nutrition, and health metrics with goal setting features.

PWA JavaScript IndexedDB
What I Offer

Services

Web Design

Creating beautiful, user-friendly interfaces that captivate users and enhance brand identity through modern design principles.

  • UI/UX Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Prototyping
  • Brand Identity

WordPress Development

Building custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to your business needs with seamless functionality and easy management.

  • Custom Themes
  • Plugin Development
  • E-Commerce Setup
  • Website Maintenance

Full-Stack Development

Developing complete web applications from frontend to backend, ensuring scalability, security, and optimal performance.

  • Frontend Development
  • Backend Development
  • Database Design
  • API Integration
Get In Touch

Contact Me

Have a project in mind? Let's work together to create something amazing!

Email

akilatharuka@example.com

WhatsApp

+1 (234) 567-890

Location

Sri Lanka