FILLORIE is a dynamic software and product engineering solutions company based in Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, which specializes in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to develop industry-grade solutions that are tailored to meet the needs of their clients.

The Mercantile Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka was founded in 1957 and comprises more than 50 companies. Our main objective is to encourage the continuation of table tennis, in the mercantile sector. The association organizes regular tournaments, providing opportunities for employees of these companies to participate and showcase their talents in the sport.

Project Delivery ExcellenceLed and successfully executed an internal project aimed at implementing streamlined processes and necessary changes to Zone24x7's project delivery approach. These efforts elevated the company to an industry role model for "Project Delivery Excellence", resulting in increased client satisfaction and strengthened the overall reputation of the organization.Streamlining the SCRUM ProcessCreated comprehensive documentation of the SCRUM process, outlining each step in detail and providing clear guidelines for team members to follow. Additionally, designed a one-page reference document that simplifies the process and is easy to understand for newcomers.

Innovation Team Projects- Successfully managed 6 innovation projects (PoCs) that were aimed at enhancing the customer experience in the retail industry using Scrum and sometimes Kanban methodologies.- The success of these projects hinged on my ability to develop a clear delivery plan that aligned with the overall roadmap and goals. In addition, I was responsible for managing scope, mitigating risks, allocating resources effectively, and handling change requests as they arose.Inventory Scanning Robot Building- Built a demo application with a completed Robot for a Tier 1 retailer shop in the USA with a tight deadline.- Collaborated with multiple off-shore teams concurrently, including Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Engineering, Software Engineering, and QA & BA teams. The team size was 15/20.- Managed on-site stakeholders and maintained healthy relationships with clients and on-site teams.- Gained exposure in procurement management, including custom clearance activities.- Managed hardware shipments, including packaging (wooden and cardboard), obtaining certificates (fumigation, etc.), shipping and delivering, and reassembling.- Conducted demos (online) for on-site stakeholders, improving project visibility and trust, and boosting the team's confidence.Monitoring & Management Platform- Introduced the SCRUM agile methodology to the team who were unfamiliar with it.- Configured and implemented the Scrum methodology and conducted demonstrations to the entire team.- Successfully conducted two-week sprints and followed all Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, and sprint planning meetings.

As a visiting lecturer at the University of Kelaniya's Department of Software Engineering, I was able to work with students and guide them on various aspects of their careers, including software development, work ethics, and setting internship goals and facing challenges. Additionally, I helped them prepare their CVs and prepare for internship interviews, equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in their future careers.

Software EngineeringOver the course of two and a half years, I had the opportunity to work with both Zone24x7's Big Data team and their Data Science & Engineering team.