Rasanka Jayawardana
About Rasanka Jayawardana
Rasanka Jayawardana is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in software engineering and development across various organizations. He has worked in multiple countries, including Singapore, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand, and possesses strong skills in agile methodologies and a variety of testing frameworks.
Current Role at Raken, Inc.
Rasanka Jayawardana serves as a Senior Software Developer at Raken, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he utilizes a range of technologies including WebSphere 8.5, EJB3, JPA, IBM MQ, JSF, DB2, Maven, Jenkins, Git, and IBM Dimensions. His responsibilities include developing and maintaining software solutions, focusing on enhancing system performance and user experience.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Rasanka held several roles in software development. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Infinite Computer Solutions from 2013 to 2015 in Singapore, and at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from 2010 to 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He also contributed to the backend system for the Singapore Land Transport Authority, specifically managing card payments for Singapore Rail and Bus transportation.
Educational Background
Rasanka Jayawardana has a solid educational foundation in Information Technology. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of Colombo, studying from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Curtin University, completed between 2004 and 2006, and a Diploma in Information Technology from SLIIT, obtained from 2002 to 2004.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Rasanka possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. He is proficient in various testing frameworks, including JUnit, Mockito, and JUnit EE. Additionally, he has a strong background in version control systems like Git, SVN, and Dimensions, and is experienced in using continuous integration tools such as Bamboo and Jenkins.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Rasanka has held various positions that demonstrate his growth in the software development field. He worked at 9 Spokes as a Senior Software Developer from 2017 to 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand, and at the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in Singapore from 2015 to 2017. His earlier roles include Senior Software Engineer at Inbay Ltd and System Administrator at Sampath Bank.