Punarjee Wijeratne
About Punarjee Wijeratne
Punarjee Wijeratne is a Software Engineer at Wyze Labs with extensive experience in embedded software and firmware development.
Current Role at Wyze Labs
Punarjee Wijeratne is employed as a Software Engineer at Wyze Labs in Kirkland, Washington, United States. Since joining in 2020, Punarjee has contributed to the development of the video buffer technology that has improved the reliability of over 10 million Wyze Cameras. Additionally, he authored the MP4 library used across numerous memory-constrained hardware platforms and created a cloud recording interface, facilitating easier integration for hardware vendors.
Previous Work Experience at Microsoft
Punarjee Wijeratne worked at Microsoft in two distinct periods. Initially, he served as a Software Developer for a brief two-month stint in 2014 in Redmond, Washington. Later, from 2018 to 2020, he was a Software Development Engineer, also in Redmond, WA. During these periods, he contributed to various software development projects, gaining experience in the technology domain of a leading tech company.
Roles at Nytec and NEXT Biometrics
Between 2015 and 2018, Punarjee was employed at both Nytec and NEXT Biometrics Inc. In Nytec, he served as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for six months in Kirkland, WA, where he gained experience in embedded systems. He also held a similar role at NEXT Biometrics Inc., working in Bellevue, WA, for two years from 2015 to 2017, further enhancing his skills in embedded software engineering.
Career at Zetron and The Walt Disney Company
Punarjee Wijeratne spent a significant portion of his early career at Zetron as a Firmware/Software Design Engineer, where he worked for ten years from 2004 to 2014. Following this role, he had a short tenure at The Walt Disney Company as a Software Developer for six months from 2014 to 2015 in Seattle, WA, where he contributed to various software development initiatives.
Educational Background
Punarjee Wijeratne earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Washington. He attended the institution from 1999 to 2002, completing his degree in three years. His educational background provided a foundation in electrical and electronics engineering, which has supported his subsequent career in software development and engineering.