Swivel Tech's inaugural hackathon, #SwivelHack23, highlighted the continuous learning journey in tech. Forming the "Thunder Buddies" with four new teammates was a rewarding challenge, leading to invaluable experiences and bonds despite not winning.
Nilesh Vidurnaga
Developer/Gamer/Weeb
I am a Full Stack Software Developer with 5 years of experience specializing in MERN stack development. My expertise lies in building robust and scalable applications, and I take great pleasure in tackling complex projects with innovative solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and I thrive on new challenges that enhance my skills. Collaboration and teamwork are integral to my approach, and I enjoy working with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
Outside of my professional life, I am an enthusiast of anime, Genshin Impact, and Dota, with a particular fascination for Japanese culture and gaming. These interests help me maintain a healthy work-life balance and keep me motivated. I believe that having hobbies and interests outside of work is crucial for personal well-being and professional growth.
Projects
Skills
- Dev Tools:
- Figma
- Photoshop
- Visual Studio Code
- Notion
- Obsidian
- Git
- SourceTree
- Development:
- Tailwind CSS
- React
- Svelte
- Redux
- Recoil
- MongoDB
- Node.js
- Express
- Styled Components
- CI/CD:
- GitHub Actions
- Vercel
- Project Management:
- Jira
- Confluence
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Work Experience
November 2023 - Present
Senior Software Engineer at Intervest Software Technologies
The company has high expectations and using OKRs there is a mutual understanding of expectations and performance.
- Working on the development of the company's flagship product.
- Leading a team of 4 developers.
- Implementing new features and fixing bugs.
- Reviewing code and mentoring junior developers.
- Responsible for the performance and scalability of the product.
April 2022 - October 2023
Senior Software Engineer at Swivel Tech
One of the best companies I have worked for. The company has a great culture and the team is very supportive.Managers are still adapting to the growth I think, but everyone has to. Great place to work.
- Mentored and developed junior developers and engineers to increase productivity.
- Coordinated with project managers to meet development timelines and plan testing.
- Performed estimates of work hours and tracked progress using Agile and Scrum methodology.
- Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in the tracking system and generated daily reports.
- Developed a Fin Tech product and technology roadmap and strategy from concept to launch.
March 2021 - March 2022
Software Engineer at Aiken Labs
Although it was a startup, the company was very well organized and had a great culture. The team was very supportive and the managers were very understanding.
- Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.
- Worked on multiple projects using React and Next JS.
- Met with stakeholders, product teams, and customers throughout the system development life cycle.
March 2021 - March 2022
Software Engineer at Eutech Cybernetics
The place I learned the most about time management and how to work under pressure. Working in multiple teams depending on the project was a great experience and certainly helped me grow as a developer.
- Maintained software products, including programs, web pages, and databases.
- 'Analyzed solutions and coding fixes for software problems.
- Redesigned the web portal to create a more visually appealing, user-friendly experience.
March 2021 - March 2022
Associate Software Engineer at Eutech Cybernetics
I am forever grateful for the opportunity Eutech gave me. It was my first job and I learned a lot about the industry and how to work in a professional environment.
- Worked closely with development team members to identify and remove software bugs.
- Implemented and updated application modules under the direction of Senior Software Developers.
- Utilized crucial design software skills to assist with projects.
October 2019 - April 2019
Software Engineer Intern at Ceylon Electricity Board
Enjoyed my time as an intern. It was a great learning experience and I got to work on some really cool projects.
- Worked closely with development team members to identify and remove software bugs.
- Implemented and updated application modules under the direction of Senior Software Developers.
- Utilized crucial design software skills to assist with projects.
Education
2016 - 2019
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
The University of Plymouth
2008-2016
G.C.E. Advanced Level
D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo 07