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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

Intervest

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.
Intervest

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.
Intervest
Swivel Hack 2023

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.

Aiken

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.
Aiken

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.
Aiken

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.
CEB

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

Plymouth

2016 - 2019

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

The University of Plymouth

dssc

2008-2016

G.C.E. Advanced Level

D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo 07

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