Malith Withanage Don
About Malith Withanage Don
Malith Withanage Don is a Senior Software Development Engineer currently working at Holidu in Munich, Germany. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held positions at WSO2, Siemens, and Technical University Munich, among others.
Work at Holidu
Malith Withanage Don currently serves as a Senior Software Development Engineer at Holidu, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves advanced software development tasks in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Prior to this, he worked as a Backend Developer at Holidu from 2019 to 2021, contributing to various projects that enhanced the company's backend infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Malith Withanage Don holds a Master’s Degree in Informatics from Technical University Munich, which he completed from 2016 to 2019. He also earned a BSc(Hons) in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Moratuwa between 2008 and 2012. His academic background provides a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles.
Background
Malith Withanage Don has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He began his career at WSO2, where he held various roles including Software Engineer and Consultant. He also gained experience as a Master Thesis Student at Siemens in 2018, focusing on IoT systems. Additionally, he participated in Google Summer of Code twice, working with the Apache Software Foundation and 52°North GmbH.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Malith Withanage Don is proficient in several programming languages and technologies. He has extensive experience with Java EE and Java SE, and is familiar with Python, SQL, and CPLEX. His technical expertise includes working with Docker, Google Cloud Platform, and the WSO2 Middleware stack, which he utilized in various projects throughout his career.
Achievements in Open Source Projects
Throughout his career, Malith Withanage Don has engaged with several open source projects, including Cassandra, Hadoop, Hive, and Spark during his tenure at WSO2 Inc. He also developed a prototype of a lightweight log analysis tool for binary logs while working as a student at BMW Car IT GmbH, showcasing his ability to contribute to innovative solutions in software development.