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Hello, I'm
Arshad Suraj
who Loves machines more than humans. Born to code, forced to socialize! 😎.
About Me
Driven by curiosity and fueled by code, I specialize in crafting clean, efficient, and scalable backend systems. With over 5 years of industry experience and a solid foundation in Software Engineering, along with hands-on expertise in cloud computing, DevOps pipelines, and AI, I build solutions that drive real-world impact. Whether it's a web app, mobile app, desktop app, API, or AI integration — I turn ideas into reality.
Education
University of Colombo School of Computing
2025 - PresentM.Sc. in Computer Science
Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science, with a focus on advanced topics such as Advance Algorithms, Advance Software Architecture, Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security etc.
University of Bedfordshire (UK)
2018 - 2021B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Science & Software Engineering
Awarded First Class Honours. Studied at the Sri Lanka
Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), affiliated with the University
of Bedfordshire (UK).
Final year project: Developed an
AI-powered chatbot to help GCE O/L students learn history through interactive conversations using Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Where I've Worked
Associate Consultant - Technology @ Virtusa Pvt. Ltd.
2023 - Present
- ▹ Leading a team of backend developers to deliver high-performance solutions aligned with business goals.
- ▹ Overseeing technical design, sprint planning, and mentoring team members.
- ▹ Driving quality through code reviews, architectural improvements, and process automation.
Software Engineer @ Virtusa Pvt. Ltd.
2022 - 2023
- ▹ Designed backend architecture and led implementation for scalable enterprise applications.
- ▹ Owned end-to-end delivery, resolved critical production issues, and conducted code reviews.
- ▹ Mentored junior engineers and collaborated closely with cross-functional teams.
Associate Software Engineer @ Virtusa Pvt. Ltd.
2021 - 2022
- ▹ Developed backend applications and contributed to bug fixes, testing, and on-time sprint delivery.
- ▹ Gained hands-on experience with core software engineering principles and team collaboration tools.
Skills & Technologies
Certifications
Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer
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What I Can Do For You
Backend & API Development
Robust, scalable server-side solutions and RESTful APIs optimized for performance and security.
Web Applications
Modern, responsive web apps with intuitive UI/UX design and seamless interactivity.
Mobile Applications
Cross-platform mobile experiences that bring your ideas to life on both iOS and Android.
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