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Software engineer & founder

Anushka
Dahanayake.

Engineering ideas.
Building what matters.

I connect software, design, and a decade of commerce to turn complex challenges into thoughtful digital experiences.

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Anushka Dahanayake in a navy suit
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — WORKING GLOBALLY
Code. Design. Commerce.Code in motion. Ideas in depth.
A broader perspective
11+
Years in e-commerce
1,000+
International transactions
BSc in progress
Computing · Coventry / NIBM
The journey

01Technology ecosystem

One connected digital toolkit.

A practical technology stack shaped by software projects, global e-commerce operations, payments, design, and delivery workflows.

From first interface to everyday operations.

33 technologies
  • WordPressE-Commerce
  • WooCommerceE-Commerce
  • ShopifyE-Commerce
  • PHPDevelopment
  • JavaScriptDevelopment
  • MySQLDevelopment
  • HTMLDevelopment
  • CSSDevelopment
  • JavaDevelopment
  • Spring BootDevelopment
  • PayPalPayments
  • StripePayments
  • PayoneerPayments
  • EtsyMarketplaces
  • eBayMarketplaces
  • AmazonMarketplaces
  • PinterestMarketplaces
  • PrintfulMarketplaces
  • GitHubDesign & Tools
  • DockerDesign & Tools
  • JiraDesign & Tools
  • FigmaDesign & Tools
  • CanvaDesign & Tools
  • VS CodeDesign & Tools
  • PostmanDesign & Tools
  • IntelliJ IDEADesign & Tools
  • Android StudioDesign & Tools
  • XAMPPDesign & Tools
  • CloudflareDesign & Tools
  • GA4Design & Tools
  • SEODesign & Tools
  • Agile / ScrumDesign & Tools
  • Binance PayPayments

02Selected projects

Systems built for real problems.

Academic and professional work across product design, full-stack development, data systems, and scalable architecture.

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01 · Agile & Software Engineering

Hospital Management System

Served as Scrum Master, managing sprints, coordination, task assignments, and progress tracking using Jira.

AgileJiraSprint Management
Explore the project: Hospital Management System
Focus
Agile & Software Engineering
Approach & tools
Agile · Jira · Sprint Management
Contribution
Served as Scrum Master, managing sprints, coordination, task assignments, and progress tracking using Jira.
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02 · UI/UX & Frontend Design

Institute Management Web App

Designing an intuitive web portal for institute operational control, implementing responsive user-centered UI/UX principles.

FigmaUser FlowWireframing
Explore the project: Institute Management Web App
Focus
UI/UX & Frontend Design
Approach & tools
Figma · User Flow · Wireframing
Contribution
Designing an intuitive web portal for institute operational control, implementing responsive user-centered UI/UX principles.
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03 · Full-Stack Development

AC Bus Ticket Booking Web App

Developed a complete web-based transit booking system, database records, and ticketing validation scripts.

PHPHTMLCSSMySQL
Explore the project: AC Bus Ticket Booking Web App
Focus
Full-Stack Development
Approach & tools
PHP · HTML · CSS · MySQL
Contribution
Developed a complete web-based transit booking system, database records, and ticketing validation scripts.
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04 · Systems & Backend Architecture

Learning Management System (LMS)

Designing and developing a modular learning management application for student tracking and course uploads.

Java Spring BootMySQLREST APIs
Explore the project: Learning Management System (LMS)
Focus
Systems & Backend Architecture
Approach & tools
Java Spring Boot · MySQL · REST APIs
Contribution
Designing and developing a modular learning management application for student tracking and course uploads.

More projects

Explorations in data, architecture, and algorithms.

05 · Database Development

Healthcare Database Planner

Designed and modeled a relational database schema for patient records, billing reports, and doctor schedules.

SQLMySQL WorkbenchRelational Mapping
Project details: Healthcare Database Planner
Focus
Database Development
Approach & tools
SQL · MySQL Workbench · Relational Mapping

06 · Microservices

Restaurant Microservice Web App

Developed a modular food ordering pipeline utilizing microservices architecture to support horizontal scalability.

JavaSpring CloudMicroservices
Project details: Restaurant Microservice Web App
Focus
Microservices
Approach & tools
Java · Spring Cloud · Microservices

07 · Data Structures & Algorithms

Delivery Planner Tool

Constructed a delivery scheduling application applying advanced Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms.

JavaPDSARoute Optimization
Project details: Delivery Planner Tool
Focus
Data Structures & Algorithms
Approach & tools
Java · PDSA · Route Optimization

03Professional experience

A career across code and commerce.

From international storefronts to full-stack software, my work connects engineering, entrepreneurship, and day-to-day business operations.

May 11, 2026 - Present

Regulus Compliance Solutions PVT LTD · Full-time

Associate Software Engineer

Colombo · On-site

  • Contribute to full-stack software development, architectural designs, and database optimizations.
  • Work on corporate compliance modules, secure client systems, and API integrations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment to deliver high-quality features.

Jan 5, 2026 - May 10, 2026

Golden Island Hospitality (Private) Limited · Full-time

Assistant Web Developer

Lotus Tower, Colombo · On-site

  • Contributed to the development and maintenance of web applications and e-commerce systems at Jims Corporation Colombo Pvt Ltd.
  • Supported the creation of scalable online business solutions aligned with company operational goals.
  • Worked with modern web technologies and collaborated with core development teams.
  • Improved website performance, user interfaces (UI/UX), and operational functionality.

Mar 2025 - Present

Mija SVK s.r.o · Freelance

E-commerce Store Manager

Slovakia · Remote

  • Manage Etsy, eBay, and Shopify stores for a 3D printing business, driving international growth.
  • Handle print-on-demand operations (Printful) and optimize product catalog listings.
  • Plan strategic expansion to the Amazon marketplace to scale online sales performance.
  • Manage international marketplace operations and scale online sales performance.

Jun 2024 - Present

ANUSHKA DAHANAYAKE (PVT) LTD

Founder & Managing Director

Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Incorporated the company on June 24, 2024, to deliver premium web development, IT consultancy, and custom e-commerce systems.
  • Lead cross-functional operations, brand strategies, and digital business platforms for corporate and international clients.
  • Deliver bespoke Shopify, WooCommerce, and tailored full-stack applications driving digital growth.

Aug 2021 - Present

ADDMPS · Freelance

Founder & E-commerce Systems Developer

United States · On-site

  • Built and managed multiple e-commerce websites utilizing WordPress, WooCommerce, and Shopify platforms.
  • Developed custom features, dynamic plugins, and optimized platform systems for SEO, speed, and search conversions.
  • Executed dropshipping and print-on-demand business models across global consumer markets.
  • Designed scalable e-commerce infrastructures focused on high performance and user experience.

Aug 2020 - Present

Pinterest · Freelance

Pinterest Marketing & E-commerce Growth Specialist

Sri Lanka · On-site

  • Leveraged targeted SEO and Pinterest marketing funnels to drive consumer traffic and improve storefront conversions.
  • Managed Pinterest Merchant accounts, product catalogs, and optimized rich pin listings.
  • Applied advanced SEO content strategies to increase organic search discovery and domain authority.

Jul 2018 - Present

Fiverr · Freelance

Freelance Web Developer & E-commerce Consultant

Sri Lanka · On-site

  • Delivered 10+ custom web development and storefront setup projects for international clients.
  • Built and optimized WordPress, Shopify, and WooCommerce stores for speed, responsiveness, and catalog capacity.
  • Provided strategic consulting on dropshipping setups, on-page SEO, and online marketplace growth.

Jul 2015 - Present

Self-employed · Freelance

E-commerce Manager & Multi-Platform Seller

Remote

  • Managed multi-platform e-commerce storefronts across Etsy, eBay, Shopify, and WooCommerce.
  • Completed 1,000+ international transactions, primarily serving customer segments in the United States.
  • Specialized in product research, competitor pricing models, and search engine optimization for marketplaces.
  • Integrated global payment pipelines (PayPal, Stripe, Payoneer) and local Sri Lankan gateways (OnePay, iPay).

04Skills & capabilities

From an idea to a useful product.

A combination of development, design, and commercial experience supports the way I plan, build, and improve digital products.

01

Web Development

HTMLCSSPHPJavaScriptMySQLWordPressShopifyWooCommerce
02

Design & UI/UX

FigmaCanvaWireframingPrototypingUser Flow DesignUI/UX Research
03

Business & Marketing

Digital MarketingAffiliate MarketingSEOStore ManagementE-commerce StrategyClient Consultation
04

Tools & Platforms

VS CodeIntelliJ IDEAAndroid StudioXAMPPGitHubPostmanJiraDockerMySQL Workbench
05

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkTime ManagementCritical Thinking

05Education journey

Always learning. Always building.

My computing studies bring structure to practical experience, from software foundations to advanced systems and user experience.

2025 - Present (Expected March 2027)

BSc (Hons) Computing (4th Year)

Coventry University (UK) – NIBM ColomboAdvanced modules: User Experience Designing, Web API Development, IOS Development, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, Agile Methodologies, and Dissertation Project (Management Web Application).

2024 - 2025

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Software Engineering

NIBM, ColomboFocus on object-oriented programming, data structures, software architecture, and database design.

2023 - 2024

Diploma in Software Engineering

NIBM, ColomboCore systems engineering, algorithms, and application foundations.

Ongoing

Foundation & Professional Courses

University of Moratuwa (Online)Full Stack Development Foundation & Project Management Fundamentals.

2006 - 2019

Secondary Education

Maliyadeva College, KurunegalaGrade 1 through G.C.E. Advanced Level.

06Selected achievements

Milestones that matter.

Highlights from international commerce, technology delivery, long-term partnerships, and collaborative software projects.

01

Managed international storefronts on eBay and Etsy, generating 1,000+ successful transactions for U.S. customers.

02

Configured and integrated global gateways (PayPal, Stripe, Payoneer) and Sri Lankan channels (OnePay, iPay) with crypto support (Binance Pay).

03

Built and optimized Etsy stores for Italian and German retailers and Pinterest merchant accounts for Chinese and Indian merchants.

04

Established multi-year strategic supply partnership with Slovakian 3D printing manufacturer NovaPrint.

05

Gained hands-on experience as Scrum Master managing Agile development models using Jira workspace configurations.

Anushka Dahanayake in a navy suit

07About me

Engineering with a business mindset.

I care about products that are clear, useful, and commercially practical.

My interests connect full-stack development, UI/UX, e-commerce innovation, product development, project management, and business strategy. Outside professional work, I enjoy cricket, football, baseball, chess, carrom, and my experience as a Scout member.

Full-stack developmentProduct designE-commerce systemsBusiness strategy

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