Nuwan Silva
About Nuwan Silva
Nuwan Silva is a Principal QA Engineer currently working at Backbase in Amsterdam. He has extensive experience in quality engineering, having held various roles at notable companies including Hard.LK, Acquia, and WSO2, and has a strong educational background in Information Technology.
Work at Backbase
Nuwan Silva currently serves as a Principal QA Engineer at Backbase, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Prior to this role, he worked at Backbase as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist for 11 months in 2020. His experience at Backbase contributes to his expertise in quality assurance and engineering within the fintech sector.
Previous Experience
Before joining Backbase, Nuwan Silva held various positions in quality assurance and engineering. He was the Founder and Head of Operations at Hard.LK from 2018 to 2020 in Gampaha, Sri Lanka. He also worked as an Architect in Quality Engineering at Acquia for six months in 2020. His earlier roles include Lead QA Engineer at Zone24x7 and Associate Technical Lead at WSO2, where he gained significant experience in software development and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Nuwan Silva holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Moratuwa, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology from SLIIT between 2008 and 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in technology, quality engineering, and business management.
Background
Nuwan Silva began his career as a Trainee Executive at Nations Trust Bank PLC in 2008. He transitioned into freelance web development in 2009 and later worked as a Delivery Assurance Engineer at hSenid Mobile Solutions from 2009 to 2013. His foundational experiences in various roles have shaped his career trajectory in technology and quality assurance.
Interests and Philosophy
Nuwan Silva is passionate about technology and innovation, with a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence and Business Intelligence. He actively seeks opportunities to learn and improve his skills. He adheres to the philosophy that 'nothing is impossible' in the realm of technology and innovation, reflecting his commitment to pushing boundaries in his field.