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About | Harshana Lakshara Fernando (University of Moratuwa)

Harshana Lakshara Fernando is a Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate at the University of Moratuwa who focuses on building reliable software systems.

Interests include distributed systems, cloud-native application design, microservices, and event-driven architectures. The work showcased here reflects hands-on engineering in Java (Spring Boot), Kafka messaging, gRPC communication, and modern frontend tooling such as React and Next.js.

Harshana Lakshara Fernando

Harshana Lakshara Fernando

Email: lakshara.21@cse.mrt.ac.lk Phone: +94 783 310 520 Location: 103, Gimpatha Road, Werawaththa, Panadura
  • Cloud-native microservices
  • Distributed systems & messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • DevOps & Kubernetes
  • Applied Generative AI (RAG, LLMs)
About Me

About Me

Dynamic and results-driven Computer Science undergraduate at the University of Moratuwa, specializing in building scalable, cloud-native applications with expertise in full-stack development, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems using Java (Spring Boot), Go, and modern tools. Passionate about Generative AI, with hands-on experience in RAG pipelines, LLM integration, Web3, and DevOps. Proven track record in distributed systems design, system performance optimization, and innovative projects like AI-driven travel assistants and blockchain governance platforms. Currently pursuing CKA and AWS Solutions Architect certifications to advance cloud-native proficiency.
Skills

Skills

  • Languages: Java, Go, Python, TypeScript, Node.js, Solidity
  • Backend: Spring Boot/Cloud/Security, Express.js, Gin
  • Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native, Three.js
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, OCI, Docker, K8s, ArgoCD, Terraform, Jenkins
  • Data & Messaging: PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Couchbase, Kafka, RabbitMQ
  • AI & Web3: LangChain/RAG, Llama/Gemini, Ethereum & Solidity
Selected Projects

Selected Projects

  • Employee Management System (EMS) – cloud-native microservices HR platform
  • GoTogether – intelligent travel companion for Sri Lanka (Next.js + Spring Boot + Keycloak)
  • Food Delivery Application – event-driven microservices platform with Kafka & WebSockets
  • Serverless Auction Platform – AWS Lambda–based event-driven auction backend
Experience

Experience

  • Software Engineer Intern – Information Systems Associates (ACCELaero), Dec 2024 – May 2025
  • Designed Kafka-backed PNR generator & legacy integration for AeroOrder/AeroMart
  • Improved observability, load testing, and GitOps deployments (Prometheus, Grafana, JMeter, Gatling, ArgoCD)
Education

Education

BSc (Hons) in Engineering – Computer Science & Engineering University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2021 – Present) High School – St. John's College, Panadura (2006 – 2019)
Certifications

Certifications

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • Implementing Software Architecture for Large-Scale Systems
  • Ultimate DevOps Project Implementation
  • Apache Kafka Series (v3), LangChain/Agents & Prompt Engineering, Web3 Development Essentials
Hobbies: Anime & Manga

Hobbies: Anime & Manga

When I'm not coding or debugging, I love immersing myself in stories that explore complex philosophies, human nature, and wild imagination. Here are a few favorites: ANIME 1. Naruto: I love it for its philosophy; it's the second anime I watched, losing only to Attack on Titan, and it's nostalgic. 2. One Piece: It's long, full of mysteries, connections, and stories, with an ideal real protagonist embodying the philosophy of freedom. 3. Jujutsu Kaisen: Especially Ryomen Sukuna – there's something fascinating about a character who is born the strongest yet remains the most calculating. MANGA 1. Berserk: It's like the bible for manga, with Griffith as the ideal perfect dreamer, willing to sacrifice everything (I mean, he sacrifices even his ass), and Guts as the ideal perfect survivor; I love the drama between dreamer vs. survivor philosophy. 2. Chainsaw Man: It's perfect entertainment – pure chaos and more entertaining than most. 3. One Punch Man: God-tier art sense (artwork by Murata), unpredictability, and funny; it's hard to write a story with a too-OP protagonist without it getting boring, but this one manages it somewhat well.
Gaming & Favorites

Gaming & Favorites

GAMING (I don't play that much btw!) 1. Red Dead Redemption 2: I mean this is the greatest game of all time, I don't care even if it's ragebait; the story, even the NPC AI, goddamn Rockstar. 2. BioShock Infinite: Goddamn science, plot twist. 3. Wolfenstein: Love the story, theme of what happens if Hitler wins WW2. TV SERIES, COMICS, & MOVIES I enjoy them as hobbies for relaxation and storytelling, without listing specifics or claiming any as the best. These hobbies balance my life, fueling my creativity and keeping me grounded between logic and imagination!
Let’s Connect

Let’s Connect

Email: lakshara.21@cse.mrt.ac.lk GitHub: github.com/UchihaIthachi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshana-lakshara/ Portfolio: harshanalf.netlify.app
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