WEB DEVELOPER
Hello , I'm Darshana Prompting for any web product.
A short story about me and behind the code
I am a web developer with over eight years of experience building secure, scalable, and high-performing web applications. My expertise includes PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress, Next.js and modern web technologies. I also specialize in modern AI workflows and prompt engineering, allowing me to rapidly design, prototype, and deliver high-quality digital solutions. By combining traditional software engineering with AI-driven development, I create efficient, innovative, and future-ready web platforms.
wisdomtrust.org
Full-Stack Developer - Wordpress Custom Plugin
fiorjewellery.com
Backend Developer - PHP, jQuery, MySQL
fiorgems.com
Backend Developer - PHP, jQuery, MySQL
crowdbuy.fiorgems.com
Backend Developer - PHP, jQuery, MySQL
centurionprestige.com
Backend Developer - PHP, jQuery, MySQL
Skills
- PHP
- Laravel
- CodeIgniter
- MySQL
- Firebase
- ORMs
- WordPress
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- jQuery
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Bootstrap
- Tailwind CSS
- npm
- Git
- CI/CD
- Docker
- REST APIs
- MVC
- SaaS
- Payment Gateways
- OpenAI API
- Github Copilot
- Claude Opus
- N8N
Experience
Wisdom Trust Org (Sep 2025 – Present)
PHP Developer
Contributing to enhancing the shopping functionality of the charity’s WordPress website by developing and integrating custom plugins, improving usability and engagement to enable a more flexible shopping experience for contributors.
Helios-Ventures (Pvt) Ltd (2022 – 2023)
Senior Software Engineer
Led full-cycle delivery of high-traffic e-commerce platforms, handled ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and feature enhancements, mentored junior developers.
Sri Lanka Army (2016 – 2022)
Information Technology Officer
Designed and developed in-house systems for mission-critical requirements, delivered user training to end-users, and collaborated with external IT vendors to expand system services.
University of Moratuwa (2015 – 2016)
Visiting Scientific Officer
Liased with Supply Division to identify functional requirement, developed ERP modules on the webERP to replace legacy systems, provided troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance after delivery, and conducted end-user training sessions for faculty and IT staff.
Soft Master Technologies (2014 – 2015)
Trainee Software Engineer
Customized web-based asset and finance modules, delivering clean, reusable code in Codeigniter projects to meet diverse client needs.
Education
Northumbria University – UK (2024 – 2025)
MSc in Advanced Computer Science
Mastering advanced knowledge in software engineering, big data and cloud technologies, machine learning, and research methods. Desertation strengthened my expertise in conducting research and developing and deploying web application integrated with advanced AR and VR technologies.
British Computer Society – UK (2012 – 2014)
BCS Higher Education IT Professional Qualification
Comprehensive training in computer science fundamentals, software development, computer networks and IT systems management, providing a strong foundation for a career in tech.