Hirantha Rathnayake
About Hirantha Rathnayake
Hirantha Rathnayake is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in mobile application development and cloud technologies. He currently works at Cut+Dry and The AI Team in Sri Lanka, having previously held positions at notable organizations including Google and UCL.
Work at Cut+Dry
Hirantha Rathnayake has been employed as a Software Engineer at Cut+Dry since 2024. In this role, he contributes to software development projects, utilizing his expertise in various programming languages and technologies. His tenure at Cut+Dry marks a continuation of his career in software engineering, where he applies his skills in a collaborative environment.
Current Role at The AI Team
Since 2021, Hirantha Rathnayake has worked as a Mobile Application Developer at The AI Team in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka. In this position, he focuses on developing mobile applications, leveraging his strong command of Java and Kotlin. His experience in mobile development enhances the team's capabilities in delivering innovative solutions.
Previous Experience and Internships
Hirantha Rathnayake has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles prior to his current positions. He served as a Student Intern at Google Summer of Code in 2021 and as a Mentor in 2020. His experience also includes a role at SCoRe Lab as a Software Developer from 2019 to 2020 and a Software Engineer position at IFS in 2021. Additionally, he was a Software Engineer Intern at Ustocktrade from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Academic Background
Hirantha Rathnayake earned his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Colombo School of Computing, where he studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to this, he attended Maliyadeva College, focusing on Physical Sciences from 2007 to 2015. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in software development.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Hirantha Rathnayake possesses a strong command of programming languages such as Java and Kotlin, particularly in the context of mobile development. He specializes in serverless cloud-based technologies, including Firebase, AWS, and Google Cloud platforms. He also developed a VS Code extension for the Flutter Community, which has achieved over 150,000 installs, showcasing his technical proficiency and contribution to the developer community.