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Kavinda Senarathne

Associate Technical Lead at 99x

Kavinda Senarathne has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Kavinda is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at 99x, where they contribute to the development of an automated assessment platform called DevGrade. Prior to this, they held the position of Software Engineer at DevGrade, where they played a key role in revolutionizing the recruitment assessment process.

In addition to their software engineering experience, Kavinda has also been involved in community service through their roles in Rotaract in RID 3220 (Sri Lanka & Maldives) and the Rotaract Club of Alumni of University of Moratuwa. Kavinda has served as the Joint Director - Community Service in Rotaract in RID 3220, overseeing the implementation of initiatives aimed at developing underprivileged communities. In the Rotaract Club of Alumni of University of Moratuwa, Kavinda has held numerous leadership positions including Immediate Past President and President, where they focused on empowering change and improving basic education and literacy.

Prior to their professional and community service experiences, Kavinda pursued a degree in Computer Science from the University of Moratuwa. During their time there, they gained a strong foundation in various areas of computer science, including programming, data structures, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Kavinda's work experience also includes roles as a Technical Writer at GGSLK, a Tech Blogger at Technix, and a Managing Editor and Editor at FIT Chronicles. Furthermore, they were a participant in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), which provided intensive leadership training.

Overall, Kavinda Senarathne has demonstrated a strong passion for software engineering, community service, and leadership development throughout their career.

Kavinda Senarathne's education history is as follows:

Kavinda completed a Master of Science (M.Sc) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at the University of Moratuwa starting in 2023.

From 2016 to 2020, Kavinda pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Information Technology at the University of Moratuwa.

In 2013, Kavinda attended the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) and completed a Certificate Course in Computer Science.

From 2005 to 2013, Kavinda studied at St.Peter's College - Colombo 4 and completed their Advanced Level education in the Physical Science Stream.

Apart from these formal educational qualifications, Kavinda also obtained various certifications. These include completing courses such as "Build a RESTful API (Node.js) using AWS Lambda & API Gateway," "Building Smart Business Assistants with IBM Watson," and "Create Your First Chatbot with Rasa and Python" from Coursera in 2020. Kavinda also holds the Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate from CertiProf, obtained in 2020.

Additionally, Kavinda participated in the AngelHack 2017 event organized by Dialog Axiata PLC.

It is also mentioned that Kavinda holds a CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting from Achivers Lanka Business School, although the specific start and end years are not provided.

Furthermore, Kavinda obtained a Certificate in Business Accounting from CIMA, and a Certificate in Computer Science from the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM - Sri Lanka). The specific dates for these certifications are not mentioned.

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