Poologarasa Thamilselven

Poologarasa Thamilselven

Software Engineer | Backend & DevOps

Jaffna, Sri Lanka

About

Software Engineer with 1+ years of experience specializing in scalable REST APIs, containerized systems, and SaaS platforms. Proven track record of optimizing cloud infrastructure (AWS, DigitalOcean) and automating CI/CD pipelines. Currently pursuing Bachelor's in IT at University of Colombo while working full-time at Jyothi's ICT Zone.

1+
Experience (Years)
6+
Mentored Persons
5+
Projects Delivered
3+
Startups Helped

Services

Resume Writing

ATS-optimized professional resumes

Mentoring

Career guidance and professional journey discussions

Website Development

Custom web applications & solutions

Salesforce Development

Customization & consulting services

Business Automation

Streamline operations & workflows

Podcast & YouTube Casting

Host, co-host, and on-screen talent for podcasts and video content

Professional Experience

Software Engineer L2
Jyothi's ICT Zone Pvt Ltd
Jun 2025 - Present
  • Optimized AWS and DigitalOcean cloud infrastructure, improving system uptime by 30%
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Git, reducing deployment time by 45%
  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and MongoDB, supporting 5k+ monthly users
  • Improved application performance through database indexing and API optimization, reducing response latency by 25%
Intern Web Developer
WebBuilders.lk
Jul 2024 - Jan 2025
  • Developed Laravel-based backend services, reducing manual business operations by 40%
  • Built Vue.js user interfaces integrated with REST APIs, improving user engagement by 20%
  • Extended e-commerce systems with booking and reservation features used by 3+ client projects

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology (External)
University of Colombo School of Computing
2025 - Present
  • Studying software engineering principles including SDLC, system analysis, and design methodologies.
  • Gaining exposure to enterprise-level application development and scalable system architectures.
  • Learning object-oriented design, design patterns, and best practices for maintainable code.
  • Developing problem-solving skills through algorithmic thinking and structured programming.
  • Understanding databases, data modeling, and normalization concepts.
  • Familiarizing with version control systems, documentation standards, and collaborative development practices.
Higher National Diploma in IT
University College of Jaffna
2023 - 2026
  • Learned core programming concepts using languages such as PHP, Java, and Python.
  • Built web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and backend frameworks.
  • Worked with relational databases including MySQL and SQL-based data manipulation.
  • Gained hands-on experience in software development through academic projects.
  • Learned fundamentals of networking, operating systems, and computer architecture.
  • Applied basic software testing, debugging, and documentation practices.
  • Collaborated in team-based assignments, improving communication and project coordination skills.

Certifications

Python for Beginners
University of Moratuwa (2024)
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Google (2024)

Research Publications

Web-Based Face Recognition Attendance System using Laravel, FastAPI, and Vector Databases
International Research Symposium (IRS 2025)
Sri Lanka

Organizations

International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Member
Since 14 Jan 2025

Featured Projects

Testimonials & Recommendations

Tech Stack

Laravel
Node.js
Docker
AWS
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
CI/CD
Vue.js
Salesforce
Python
FastAPI
Linux

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