Dunith Danushka
About Dunith Danushka
Dunith Danushka is a Senior Developer Advocate at Redpanda Data, with a background in software engineering and solutions architecture. He has worked at various companies, including WSO2 and StarTree, and has a strong interest in event-driven architecture and real-time stream processing.
Work at Redpanda Data
Dunith Danushka serves as a Senior Developer Advocate at Redpanda Data since 2022. In this role, he focuses on promoting the company's event streaming platform and engaging with the developer community. He is involved in thought leadership and product discussions, contributing to the company's visibility in the tech space. Danushka actively participates in educational initiatives, including a Redpanda Masterclass on Kubernetes, where he shares insights and knowledge about cloud technologies and event-driven architecture.
Previous Experience in Developer Advocacy
Prior to his current position, Danushka worked as a Developer Advocate at StarTree from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to enhancing the understanding and adoption of the company's products. His experience in developer advocacy has been shaped by his extensive background in software engineering and solutions engineering roles at WSO2, where he held various positions from 2016 to 2021.
Background in Software Engineering
Dunith Danushka has a solid foundation in software engineering, having worked at multiple organizations throughout his career. He began his journey at DirectFN DMCC as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2011. He then joined ADS Inbay for a year before moving to WSO2, where he held several key roles, including Senior Software Engineer and Lead Solutions Engineer, from 2013 to 2021. His experience in these roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in developer advocacy.
Education and Expertise
Danushka holds a B.Sc Special (Hons) in Information Technology from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background has provided him with a strong technical foundation, which he has built upon through years of practical experience in software development and engineering. He has a keen interest in event-driven architecture at scale and dedicates personal time to learning new technologies in this area.
Contributions to the Tech Community
Dunith Danushka actively publishes insights and learnings about event streaming platforms and real-time stream processing on his blog, eventdrivenutopia.com. He has contributed to engineering and ecosystem tutorials and blog posts, sharing knowledge with the broader tech community. His engagement in discussions about cloud and product ecosystems further demonstrates his commitment to advancing understanding in these fields.