SOFTWARE ENGINEER | FULL STACK DEVELOPER

Manul Bandara

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

Final-year IT undergraduate with internship experience in enterprise software development at Sri Lanka Telecom. Skilled in React, Python, PHP, MySQL, and cloud technologies, with proven ability to deliver production-ready solutions.

Manul Bandara

About Me

Get to know more about my journey and expertise

Building Innovative Solutions with Modern Technology

I'm Manul Bandara, a final-year IT undergraduate at Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) with hands-on internship experience at Sri Lanka Telecom PLC. I specialize in building AI-driven applications and scalable full-stack systems that solve real-world problems.

My expertise spans across modern web and mobile technologies including React, Node.js, Python, PHP, and cloud platforms. I've successfully delivered production-ready solutions ranging from AI-powered travel apps to enterprise management systems. I'm passionate about clean code, efficient algorithms, and creating exceptional user experiences.

6+

Months Internship

15+

Projects Completed

10+

Technologies Mastered

Technical Skills

Technologies I work with

JavaScript

React

React Native

Node.js

Java

PHP

Python

C++

MySQL

MongoDB

Firebase

AWS

JavaScript

React

React Native

Node.js

Java

PHP

Python

C++

Work Experience

My professional journey and key contributions

CURRENT

Freelance Software Developer

Full Stack Developer

June 2024 - Present Remote

Working on diverse freelance projects including AI-powered applications, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise management systems. Delivering custom software solutions using MERN stack, React Native, Python, and modern cloud technologies.

PAST

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC

Intern Software Engineer

December 2023 - June 2024 Malabe, Sri Lanka

Developed and maintained enterprise web modules using PHP and MySQL to streamline internal data workflows. Collaborated with a team of engineers in Agile sprints, used GitHub for branching, code reviews, and issue tracking. Applied industry-standard practices to deliver reliable software solutions.

Education

My academic background and qualifications

ONGOING

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

2021 - Present Malabe, Sri Lanka

Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in Information Technology, focusing on software engineering, AI/ML, and full-stack development.

COMPLETED

S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela

Secondary Education

2005 - 2018 Bandarawela, Sri Lanka

Completed primary and secondary education with strong foundation in mathematics and sciences.

Projects

Showcasing my work and creative solutions

TripMate TripMate TripMate Mobile APPLICATION

TripMate - AI-Powered Travel Planning App

2025

Built an AI-driven mobile app that generates personalized travel itineraries. Implemented ML/NLP models to analyze user preferences and create custom travel plans with real-time recommendations.

React Native Node.js Python Firebase ML/NLP
ShopHub WEB APPLICATION

ShopHub.lk - Shopping Mall System

2024

Developed a scalable e-commerce application supporting 24/7 online shopping. Built core flows including product catalog, cart, checkout, and order management with optimized API endpoints.

MongoDB Express.js React Node.js
Manufacturing WEB APPLICATION

Manufacturing Management System

2023

Developed a dynamic order and production management system for T-shirt manufacturing. Automated order fulfillment workflows and implemented role-based access control with reporting dashboards.

React Node.js MongoDB Express
AI ChatBot AI ChatBot AI ChatBot Web APPLICATION

šŸš€ Quick Start AI ChatBot

2025

A fast, lightweight, mobile-friendly AI ChatBot built using the GeminiAPI. Features real-time AI chat interactions, smooth UI, and engaging animations for enhanced user experience.

HTML CSS JavaScript Gemini API
Wellness Tracker Wellness Tracker Wellness Tracker MOBILE APPLICATION

šŸ’Ŗ Wellness Tracker – Android Health App

2025

Built a personal wellness Android app to manage daily health routines. Integrated modules for habit tracking, mood journaling, and hydration reminders with real-time notifications and live widget updates.

Kotlin Android Studio SharedPreferences Widgets
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio WEB APPLICATION

🌐 Portfolio.Me – Personal Portfolio Website

2025

Developed a responsive personal portfolio website to showcase projects and skills. Implemented interactive UI components, smooth animations, and a dynamic project gallery optimized for SEO and mobile.

HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design
VibeStream VibeStream VibeStream MOBILE APPLICATION

šŸŽµ VibeStream – Mobile Music Streaming App

2025

Developed a cutting-edge mobile music streaming app with mood-based playlists, sports modes, user account management, and trending music discovery. Features intuitive UI with dynamic RecyclerViews and seamless navigation.

Kotlin/Java Android RecyclerView UI/UX
Zentry Gaming Zentry Gaming Zentry Gaming Zentry Gaming Zentry Gaming Zentry Gaming Web APPLICATION

šŸŽ® Zentry Gaming Website Clone

2025

A modern, responsive gaming website inspired by Zentry design. Recreated sleek, animated, neon-glow UI with smooth interactions and creative scroll effects using only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

HTML CSS JavaScript Animations
Library System Library System Library System Library System Library System Library System Library System Web APPLICATION

šŸ“š Library System Website

2025

A modern web application for managing book borrowing. Features secure authentication, book search with filters, borrowing and history tracking, profile management, and responsive, animated design with glassmorphism.

HTML CSS JavaScript PHP MySQL
To-Do App To-Do App WEB APPLICATION

To-Do Task Web Application

2025

Built a full-stack task management web app with RESTful APIs and responsive SPA frontend. Containerized all services with Docker and integrated PHPUnit & Selenium for automated testing.

HTML CSS JavaScript PHP MySQL Docker
Job Portal System Web APPLICATION

šŸ’¼ Job Portal System

2024

Developed a web-based Job Portal connecting job seekers and employers. Implemented user authentication, job listings, and application management features with a responsive design.

HTML CSS JavaScript PHP MySQL
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Web APPLICATION

🌐 Portfolio Website 2

2024

Developed a modern portfolio website using Next.js to showcase projects, skills, and experience. Integrated dynamic routing, API handling, and custom components with responsive Tailwind CSS design.

Next.js React Tailwind CSS Vercel

Certifications

Professional certifications and achievements

Certification

Machine Learning with Python

freeCodeCamp

Issued: October 2025

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Certification

AI/ML Engineer - Stage 1

SLIIT

Issued: Jul 2025

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Certification

AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Issued: December 2024

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Certification

Introduction to Front-End Development

META

Issued: December 2023

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Certification

Principles of UX/UI Design

META

Issued: December 2023

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Certification

Introduction to Large Language Models

Google

Issued: Jan 2025

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Certification

Create a Lead Generation Messenger Chatbot using Chatfuel

Coursera

Issued: December 2023

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Certification

Introduction to MongoDB

MongoDB

Issued: March 2024

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Certification

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Simplilearn

Issued: Jan 2024

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Certification

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Simplilearn

Issued: Apr 2024

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Certification

Machine Learning Algorithms

Great Learning

Issued: Oct 2024

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Certification

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Issued: Jan 2025

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manulbandara@gmail.com

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