Asanka W.P. Perera
About Asanka W.P. Perera
Asanka W.P. Perera is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and cloud technologies. He has worked for various companies and holds multiple certifications in business analysis, project management, and software engineering.
Current Role at WorkJam
Asanka W.P. Perera serves as a Senior Software Engineer at WorkJam since 2021. In this role, he focuses on software development and engineering tasks, leveraging his extensive background in full stack development. His responsibilities include contributing to the design and implementation of software solutions that meet organizational needs.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Asanka worked at Enrich Software Corp. as a Senior Software Engineer for nine months in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He also held the role of Lead Application Developer at Sysco Canada Inc. from 2004 to 2012, where he contributed to various application development projects. Additionally, he worked as a Software Developer at Solium Capital Inc. and as a Senior Software Developer/DevOps Engineer at WestJet.
Educational Background and Certifications
Asanka has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his skills. He is currently studying at Inquestra Learning in Canada, where he is working towards the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certificate. He also holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Schulich School of Business - York University, and has completed several technology-focused courses, including Advanced Java Technologies at the University of California, Berkeley, and AWS Architecture at Careerera.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Asanka possesses a strong technical skill set, including proficiency in legacy system integrations and extensive knowledge of Linux and open source software tools. He is experienced in cloud-native web application development and has participated in DevOps initiatives such as CI/CD, microservices, and containerization for AWS and Azure cloud deployments. His expertise includes using Source Code Management tools like GitLab and Azure DevOps, as well as hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Professional Development and Continuous Learning
Asanka is committed to continuous learning and professional development. He has completed various courses on platforms like Udemy, achieving certifications in Python Bootcamp and Google Go (Golang) Programming. He also studied iOS App Development at Robots and Pencils Dev School. His dedication to expanding his knowledge in software engineering and related fields is evident through his ongoing education.