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Senali

Software Engineering Intern & CS Student

Available for Summer 2025 Internships
Software Engineering Intern at Tech Solutions Inc
Second-year Computer Science student at University of Colombo

Building elegant solutions to complex problems with modern web technologies

About Me

I'm a second-year Computer Science student with a passion for building elegant, user-centric web applications. My journey into tech started with curiosity about how things work, and it's evolved into a deep commitment to creating software that's both powerful and user-friendly. What drives me is the intersection of creativity and logic—software engineering lets me solve complex problems while building experiences that people actually enjoy using.

Currently, I'm working as a Software Engineering Intern, where I've had the opportunity to contribute to production systems serving thousands of users. This hands-on experience has taught me that great software isn't just about writing code—it's about understanding users, anticipating edge cases, and building for maintainability. I've reduced page load times by 40% through React optimization, developed features that improved user engagement by 25%, and collaborated with senior engineers on architecture decisions.

What sets me apart is my technical breadth. While many developers specialize early, I've deliberately explored Full Stack development, Linux systems, IoT hardware, and Cybersecurity. This diverse foundation helps me see the bigger picture and build solutions that consider the entire system, from user interface to infrastructure security. I'm equally comfortable building responsive frontends with React and TypeScript as I am configuring Linux servers or programming Arduino sensors.

I'm drawn to projects that challenge me to think beyond the obvious solution. Whether it's optimizing a wedding planning app for real users, implementing secure hotel booking systems, or building IoT sensor networks, I approach each project as an opportunity to learn and deliver something meaningful. I'm looking for 2025 summer internships where I can contribute to impactful projects while continuing to grow as a well-rounded software engineer.

Interests

Web DevelopmentCybersecurityIoT & HardwareOpen Source

Key Achievements

  • Dean's List (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024)
  • Built 5+ production-ready full-stack projects
  • Active contributor to open-source projects
  • Reduced application load time by 40% in internship project
  • Maintained 3.8/4.0 GPA while working as SE Intern

Technical Skills

Technical Skills

Organized by technical domain with proficiency indicators

Frontend Development

React

2 yrs
advanced

TypeScript

2 yrs
advanced

Next.js

1.5 yrs
advanced

Tailwind CSS

2 yrs
advanced

JavaScript

3 yrs
expert

HTML

3 yrs
expert

CSS

3 yrs
advanced

Vue.js

0.5 yrs
beginner

Framer Motion

1 yr
intermediate

Backend Development

Node.js

2 yrs
advanced

Express

2 yrs
advanced

Python

2 yrs
intermediate

PostgreSQL

1.5 yrs
intermediate

MongoDB

1 yr
intermediate

REST APIs

2 yrs
advanced

GraphQL

0.5 yrs
beginner

Java

1 yr
beginner

C++

1 yr
beginner

DevOps & Cloud

Docker

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Git

3 yrs
advanced

GitHub

3 yrs
advanced

GitHub Actions

1 yr
intermediate

Vercel

1.5 yrs
advanced

AWS

0.5 yrs
beginner

CI/CD

1 yr
intermediate

Security

Web Security

1.5 yrs
intermediate

OWASP Top 10

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Penetration Testing

1 yr
beginner

Secure Coding

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Authentication

1.5 yrs
intermediate

IoT & Hardware

Arduino

2 yrs
intermediate

Raspberry Pi

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Sensor Integration

1.5 yrs
intermediate

MQTT

0.5 yrs
beginner

Hardware Protocols

1 yr
beginner

Linux & System Administration

Ubuntu

2.5 yrs
advanced

Shell Scripting

2 yrs
intermediate

System Configuration

2 yrs
intermediate

Command Line

3 yrs
advanced

Package Management

2 yrs
intermediate

Tools & Methodologies

Agile

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Scrum

1 yr
beginner

VS Code

3 yrs
expert

Postman

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Jest

1 yr
intermediate

Vitest

0.5 yrs
beginner

Testing Frameworks

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Algorithms

2 yrs
intermediate

Data Structures

2 yrs
intermediate

Database Systems

1.5 yrs
intermediate

Experience

Experience

My professional journey, academic background, and key accomplishments

Software Engineering Intern

Tech Innovations Inc
Jun 2024 - Present
InternshipCurrentRemote

Working on full-stack web applications with modern frameworks and cloud technologies, contributing to production systems serving thousands of users.

Key Achievements

  • Developed 3 production features serving 10,000+ users, improving user engagement by 25%
  • Reduced page load time by 40% through optimization of React components and implementation of code splitting
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on architecture decisions for new microservices infrastructure
  • Implemented comprehensive unit and integration tests achieving 85% code coverage

Technologies & Skills

ReactTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLDockerGitREST APIsNext.js

Computer Science Student

University of Technology
Sep 2023 - Present
AcademicCurrentColombo, Sri Lanka

Second-year undergraduate pursuing BSc in Computer Science with focus on software engineering, systems programming, and web technologies.

Key Achievements

  • GPA: 3.8/4.0 - Consistently on Dean's List
  • Dean's List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
  • Relevant coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems, Web Development, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Operating Systems

Technologies & Skills

PythonJavaC++AlgorithmsData StructuresDatabase Systems

Available for Summer 2025 Internships

I'm actively looking for opportunities to contribute to impactful projects and grow as a software engineer.