Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Evangelism
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Denuwanthi De Silva

Solutions Architect
Almere

Summary

I have over 9 years of experience in the software industry, starting as a software engineer and progressing to become a solutions architect. I transitioned from development work to solution architecture to pursue a broader perspective and engage with customers. My expertise lies in APIM, Integration, and IAM domains, gained while working at a product-based company. Currently employed at a services-based company, I aspire to return to a product-based company for its innovative environment and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge solutions.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

WSO2
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Lead Solutions Engineer
11.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Architect comprehensive solutions using the complete WSO2 stack (WSO2 Identity Server, API Manager, Enterprise Integrator) for customers and prospects of different industry verticals
  • Mentoring new joiners to the team
  • Collaborating with WSO2 partners on new opportunities, ensuring the suitability of their solutions for customers/prospects.
  • Enabling partners on WSO2 product stack and technology
  • Worked with several Sri Lankan banks, providing solutions for digitizing their banking operations using WSO2 IAM, API Management, and Integration technologies.

WSO2
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Associate Lead Solutions Engineer
06.2020 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Conducted solution architecture technical sessions for new prospects and converted them to new customers.
  • Business Development and Customer Engagement
  • Solution Design and Delivery
  • Identified customization requirements for customers and designed specifications for those customizations.
  • Provided assistance and support to partners and new customers in their Proof of Concept (PoC) projects.
  • Global Pre-Sales Engagement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration


WSO2
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Associate Technical Lead
01.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Worked in the WSO2 Identity Server R&D team as a core developer/engineer.
  • Product Development and Engineering:Contributed to major releases of the WSO2 Identity Server, playing a role in the development of key features and functionalities
  • Technical Support and Maintenance:Worked in the WSO2 support team, assisting customers in resolving technical issues and handling high-priority incidents.
  • Led a team of support engineers
  • Led a team of maintenance engineers: Product Update creation

WSO2
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Senior Software Engineer
04.2016 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Performed as a senior software engineer in WSO2 Governance Registry product and then during latter part of the tenure moved to WSO2 Identity Server.
  • R&D and Product Releases
  • Support Services
  • Service Engagements
  • Quality Assurance: Help the QA team during product relases

WSO2
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Software Engineer
03.2014 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • R&D in WSO2 Application Server team, WSO2 Governance Registry team.
  • Onsite service engagement for customers overseas on WSO2 integration product

WSO2
Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

Trainee Software Engineer
05.2012 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Performed as a trainee software engineer during internship
  • Worked with WSO2 BRS (Business Rules Server- now part of WSO2 Enterprise Integrator) team, on creating an eclipse plugin for WSO2 developer studio which creates a rule configuration file and generate aar/car files to upload to the BRS server(Wrote an article on that feature https://wso2.com/library/articles/2013/05/eclipse-plugin-wso2-business-rules-server/)
  • Worked in test automation sprint for WSO2 Integration product.

Education

University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science from Degree in Computer Science And Engineering
07.2009 - 02.2014

University Overview

  • Bsc.Eng (Hons) degree in Computer Science and Engineering (Second Upper)

GPA 3.3

  • Undergraduate coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms; Computer Security; Operating Systems; Database Systems; Programming Languages; Calculus; Software Engineering; Software Architecture & Design; Object Oriented Programming etc.


Skills

    Identity and Access Management

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Evangelism

Evangelism

Blog Posts/Articles:

  • "WSO2 Identity Server: Post-Authentication Handlers" (Link: https://www.yenlo.com/blogs/wso2-identity-server-post-authentication-handlers/)
  • "Unlocking the Power of Selenium" (Link: https://www.yenlo.com/blogs/unlocking-the-power-of-selenium/)
  • https://wso2.com/library/articles/2013/05/eclipse-plugin-wso2-business-rules-server/
  • My personal blog: https://denuwanthi-hasanthika.medium.com

Solution Architecture Sessions/ Tech Talks/ Trainings/ Workshops:

  • Architecting WSO2 product stack in financial domain: https://lms.wso2.com/courses/take/wso2-sa-live-sessions-2022-eng/lessons/35677196-recording-of-session-03
  • Did a talk on WSO2 summit 2021 on topic of "Enabling Simple, Secure, and Seamless Digital Identity Experiences" The youtube link of the talk is : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBAxZwHBhBg&t=1549s
  • Did a session on IAM clinic (https://wso2.com/events/iam-clinic/) on "Q&A on Customer Organization Management for B2B and IDaaS"
  • Did 2 IAM live training sessions on "SSO, federation,OAuth2/OIDC" for partners and the public. Received all positive responses from the participants in their feedback forms regarding the session.
  • Did a workshop with one of our value added partners on "Beyond API Security" (https://wso2.com/events/workshops/beyond-api-Security/ )
  • My blog: https://denuwanthi-hasanthika.medium.com

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Rated as top 20% in WSO2 Solutions Architecture team in 2021 performance appraisal for H1.

References

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Lead Solutions Engineer
WSO2
11.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Lead Solutions Engineer
WSO2
06.2020 - 11.2021
Associate Technical Lead
WSO2
01.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Software Engineer
WSO2
04.2016 - 12.2018
Software Engineer
WSO2
03.2014 - 04.2016
Trainee Software Engineer
WSO2
05.2012 - 12.2012
University of Moratuwa
Bachelor of Science from Degree in Computer Science And Engineering
07.2009 - 02.2014
Denuwanthi De SilvaSolutions Architect