01/2024 - Present (Expected Graduation: 01/2026)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
Who I am?
Manuka is a graduate with a B.Sc. (Honours) in Information Technology, specializing in Software Engineering from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). He has a solid foundation in software development and is a fast learner keen on acquiring new skills and innovative solutions. Currently, he is pursuing an MBA to bridge technology and business strategies.
Manuka is exceptionally well-suited and highly capable of excelling as a Technical Lead or Senior Software Engineer. He is particularly passionate about developing robust full-stack microservices and blockchain applications. With strong communication skills and extensive experience collaborating with distributed teams across various countries, his enthusiasm, expertise, and adaptability make him a valuable asset to any team and an ideal match for fast-paced, dynamic environments.
01/2024 - Present (Expected Graduation: 01/2026)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
2019 - 2023
B.Sc. (honors) Information Technology specializing in Software Engineering
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
2016 - 2018
G.C.E. Advance Level – Physical Science
Nalanda College, Colombo 10
2005 - 2016
G.C.E. Ordinary Level - 9A
Royal Institute, Colombo 05
March 2024 - Present
Senior Software Engineer (IC4 – TEAM LEAD)
Hyperglade LLC - Remote (Full-Time) – Sri Lanka / USA
Lead a team of 3 engineers and drive product engineering initiatives, making critical technical decisions for efficient solution delivery.
Manage the software development lifecycle, sprint planning, overseeing feature development, bug resolution, and legacy code updates.
Review technical proposals with the CTO, granting approvals aligned with strategic goals and technical feasibility.
Prepare project scope breakdowns and facilitate rapid launches to minimize blockers and accelerate product delivery.
Contribute to hiring processes, assessing candidates and onboarding to strengthen team capabilities.
Enhanced and optimized smart contract workflows, achieving over 12 times greater gas efficiency, and developed smart contracts for key modules such as Tokenization as a Service, Trade Finance, and Supply Chain.
Develop smart contracts for key modules such as Tokenization, Trade Finance, and Supply Chain.
Architect Payment Gateway Microservice (Fiat and Crypto) for Customers and Businesses.
January 2024 - August 2024
Blockchain Consultant
Private Company (Confidential) - Remote (Part-Time) – Sri Lanka / Australia
Served as the blockchain consultant for a renowned carbon credits company in Australia, assisting with the digitalization of their existing carbon credits platform on Web3.
Performed a smart contract audit on Hash Lock and provided continuous guidance to their internal development team from project inception.
Reviewed and tested smart contracts to ensure security and efficiency.
Advised on blockchain architecture and system integration, conducting comprehensive training sessions for teams and clients to enhance their understanding and utilization of blockchain technology.
In addition to the core development guidance, collaborated with the internal team to use Account Abstraction, sponsoring gas fees and architecting the Smart Contract Authentication System.
June 2023 - January 2024
Blockchain Consultant
Private Company (Confidential) - Remote (Part-Time) – German / Egypt
Served as the blockchain consultant for a GameFI company in Germany, assisting with the digitalization of their gaming collectibles and assets on Web3.
Developed smart contracts for modules such as banking and NFT minting.
Collaborated with internal teams to align blockchain solutions with business goals and regulatory requirements.
December 2022 - March 2024
Senior Software Engineer (IC4)
Ethlas Metaverse - Remote and on-site (Full-Time) – Singapore
Leveraged skills to collaborate with talented distributed teams, including engineers from FAANG companies, developing innovative solutions using a range of cutting-edge technologies.
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong project ownership and integration of customer feedback for timely project delivery.
Worked with security experts to ensure the detection and prevention of fraudulent activities, scaling systems to meet the needs of multiple users and requests.
Scaled an app from 0 MAU to 100k MAU in 3 months with a team of 3 engineers.
Completed audits over 100 smart contracts across 11 modules with Hacken and Zokyo.
Led a team of 5 engineers, including 2 smart contract developers, 1 data scientist, and 2 full-stack developers.
Achieved project milestones and documented performance tracking metrics.
Developed business analytics through data-driven insights.
May 2022 - December 2022
Software Engineer (IC2)
Ethlas Metaverse - Remote (Full-Time) – Singapore
Collaborating with a globally distributed team of highly talented engineers, many of whom are former engineers from leading tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, Airbnb and Grab, bringing together a wealth of diverse skills and expertise.
Successfully leading the development and ownership of a comprehensive fraud management system in close collaboration with the Grab Defence team, utilizing a range of cutting-edge technologies.
Consistently delivering projects on-time, with exceptional quality, exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Collaborating with a dedicated security team, utilizing the latest security technologies to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, while also scaling systems to accommodate high volumes of users and requests.
Utilizing a broad range of technologies and services, including Blockchain, Next JS, Firebase, Google Cloud Services, Node JS, TypeScript, React Native, Google Cloud Platform services, serverless functions, databases, big query, data lakes, event-driven systems, unit testing, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to effectively develop and deliver innovative solutions.
September 2021 - May 2022
Trainee Blockchain Engineer
Tracified - Subsidiary of 99x technology - Remote – Sri Lanka
Demonstrated proficiency in Golang, Mongo DB, and Stellar Blockchain Network by designing and implementing a server with several design patterns including factory, strategy, facade and template to facilitate supply chain-related blockchain transactions.
Provided effective solutions for previously implemented blockchain proofs and demonstrated expertise in implementing blockchain-based proof of continuity, genesis, and existence.
Strengthened the blockchain-based explorer for supply chains by implementing new verifications and improving the existing ones.
Redesigned the authentication system on Identity Server to support all Tracified applications, including the blockchain gateway, web, explorer, and mobile applications, resulting in a streamlined and secure user experience.
Successfully implemented the minting, transferring, and account management of NFT tokens on blockchain networks such as Stellar, Solana, and Polygon, leveraging extensive research and expertise in the field.
Provided guidance and support to peers in implementing various features using Solidity and Golang, demonstrating excellent collaboration and mentoring skills.
Designed and developed the Proof Bot, a service that effectively reverse-engineers blockchain proofs, showcasing advanced problem-solving abilities and ingenuity.
Researched and developed a comprehensive solution for managing blockchain accounts and their funds on the Stellar network, ensuring secure and efficient management of digital assets.
August 2021 - Feb 2022
Trainee Software Engineer
Black Vault Technologies - Remote – Sri Lanka
Successfully managing multiple client projects concurrently, while ensuring that project timelines and objectives are met in a timely manner.
Familiarizing with both Front-End and Back-End technologies, providing valuable insights and recommendations on how to improve client projects and enhance their user experience.
Working on a complex video rendering and editing project, demonstrating exceptional creativity, and technical expertise.
Experienced in working with a diverse range of technologies, including Google Cloud, Node JS, Vue JS and Python JS.
2020 - 2022
Freelancer
6 Projects Including Restaurants, Job Portals, and E-Commerce Platforms - Remote
Acquired hands-on experience in PHP, React, Node JS, Solidity and WordPress while working on various freelance projects, providing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, and creativity while implementing features, fixing bugs, and deploying software for various clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables within the given time frame.
Completed more than 6 software projects provided by local, international clients and university peers, showcasing a strong work ethic and dedication to producing high-quality work.
Built a reputation for delivering exceptional value and building strong client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations and delivering high-quality work.
March 2022
Certified Blockchain Architect
Blockchain Council
Credential ID: 48870051
April 2022
Certified NFT Developer
Blockchain Council
Credential ID: 49644964
December 2022
GCP Professional Cloud Architect: Google Cloud Certification
Udemy
Credential ID: UC-6bc86158-fdd0-40cf-be75-12f4419de0a1
October 2022
Design Microservices Architecture with Patterns & Principles
Udemy
Credential ID: UC-00692542-8d30-4650-96f5-c3b300411526
September 2022
Ethereum and Solidity: The Complete Developer's Guide
Udemy
Credential ID: UC-6cc1f295-9a85-4d16-b75f-1a2284dd90bb
Dec 9, 2022
Decentralized Property Registration and Management Platform
International Conference on Advancements in Computing (ICAC) - IEEE
Parts-Life 2024 - Present (Hyperglade LLC)
Trade-FI 2024 - Present (Hyperglade LLC)
TAAS 2024 - Present (Hyperglade LLC)
Supply Chain - 2024 - Present (Hyperglade LLC)
Carbon Credits APP - 2023 - Present (Private Company)
GameFI APP - 2022 (Private Company)
FAILSAFE 2022 - 2024 (Ethlas)
Komo Valley – 2023 (Ethlas)
POKPOK – 2022 (Ethlas)
Fraud Management System – 2022 (Ethlas / Grab Defense)
Ethlas Web App – 2022 (Ethlas)
Blockchain Gateway - 2021/2022 (99x)
NFT Marketplace - 2021/2022 (99x)
Blockchain Explorer - 2021/2022 (99x)
© Portfolio by Manuka Yasas