Samurdhi Munasinghe

Software Engineer / Software Architect at Video Platform (2025-02 – Present)

Leading architecture and development of a greenfield, multi-device gaming platform from the ground up, defining system architecture, ER diagrams, sequence diagrams and full technical documentation.
Built a Machine Learning / computer vision media-screening microservice in Python using PyTorch, OpenCV, YOLO and NudeNet, integrated into the wider platform architecture.
Delivered a companion research-based wellbeing platform (Node.js/Express) supporting surveys, journaling and analytics reporting.
Designed a comprehensive REST API layer for seamless cross-device game access and built an integrated CMS for games, players, accounts and scoring.
Operating in a modern Docker/Ubuntu 24.04 environment with Git-based workflow and Trello-driven sprint planning.

Software Engineer at Friend MTS (UK) (2022-09 – 2025-01)

Maintained and extended three business-critical systems, ensuring accuracy and robustness against evolving demands.
Developed and maintained automated worker scripts on AWS Linux servers using Supervisor for reliable background processing.
Wrote and ran PHPUnit test suites locally (with Xdebug) and on staging to guarantee code quality prior to release.
Worked within a Scrum team, managing GitLab feature branches mapped to JIRA tickets.

Lead Developer at MakeUrMove Ltd (2018-03 – 2022-08)

Grew from sole developer managing all AWS environments (Staging, UAT, Production) into Lead Developer as the team scaled, mentoring and guiding junior developers.
Owned system-wide technical responsibility, reporting weekly/monthly progress directly to company directors.
Led implementation of GDPR-compliant data handling for user and property data.
Integrated the platform with major UK property advertising portals and multiple third-party APIs/systems.

PHP Developer at Now Healthcare Group Ltd (2017-09 – 2018-02)

Delivered new features, improvements and fixes across four linked systems: two patient portals, a doctor portal and a pharmacy/admin system.
Built API integrations connecting the portals to multiple centralised core and pharmacy databases.
Deployed and managed applications on Windows servers via Microsoft Azure.

Senior Software Developer at Entertainment Apps & Tech Ltd (2015-02 – 2017-09)

Designed system and database architecture; provisioned and configured AWS cloud servers and LAMP environments.
Owned full SDLC for a UK properties platform (Laravel/MySQL), including a REST API for cross-system communication and large-scale data/storage management.
Built a sports data feed management system using CakePHP and MySQL.

PHP Developer at Parker Sandford Ltd (2013-08 – 2015-01)

Built a full e-commerce platform (bespoke PHP/MySQL) covering catalogue, purchasing, supplier/courier API integration, stock management and reporting.
Developed ATTAIN, a Symfony2/MongoDB multi-channel marketing SaaS with automated statistical and client reporting.
Delivered a real-time intranet timesheet and project-tracking system with drag-and-drop task management.

Software Engineer at KBSL Information Technologies (2011-04 – 2013-05)

Developed IVR solutions for a major mobile network provider using Avaya Dialog Designer, Java and Oracle.
Built an SMS-integrated customer survey system and a CRM telephony integration; administered IVR/call-centre application servers.

Developer (Team Lead) at Lanka-Cat (Pvt) Ltd (2009-03 – 2010-12)

Led a 4-person Agile team designing and building a multi-tier CRM system for international call centres (Prague, Sri Lanka, India, Singapore).
Delivered bespoke e-commerce websites for retail clients in Czechia.

Web Developer at LankaCom (Pvt) Ltd (2007-11 – 2009-03)

Delivered full-stack websites for established Sri Lankan companies including CIC Agro, Nippolac Paints and Dankotuwa Porcelain.

Web Developer at Jetwing UK Ltd (2005-06 – 2006-06)

Sole full-stack developer for the company's travel agent website, covering design, build, SEO and ongoing maintenance.

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