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Certification
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Nishath Ahamed

Software Engineer
Matara

Summary

Dedicated undergraduate with a focus on software development and a passion for tackling new challenges. Experienced in machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a strong command of programming languages and data analytics. Proven success in optimizing system efficiency through innovative solutions. Prepared to support software development from initial concept to post-release, ensuring high-quality user experiences.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Software Engineer

Axiata Digital Labs
05.2025 - Current
  • Working in the Fintech domain on Lending Management Systems. Responsible for backend development, building and optimizing services, integrating APIs and improving system performance.

Software Engineering Intern

Axiata Digital Labs
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Completed an 8-month full-time internship in the Fintech domain. Focused on backend development of Lending Management Systems, including API integrations, service optimization and system performance enhancements.

Education

B.Sc. (Hons) - Information Technology

University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
01-2025

G.C.E Advanced Level Examination -

St. Thomas' College
Matara
01.2019

Skills

  • Programming languages: Java, C, JavaScript
  • Web development: HTML, CSS, TypeScript, NestJS
  • Database management: MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Version control: GitHub, GitLab
  • DevOps tools: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Quality assurance: Postman, Gherkin
  • Project management: Jira, Confluence
  • Design tools: Figma, Canva, Blender
  • Python programming
  • Machine learning techniques
  • Natural language processing
  • Neural networks design
  • Data preprocessing and cleaning
  • Git version control systems
  • Scikit-learn library
  • Deep learning methods
  • Reinforcement learning strategies
  • Microservices architecture design
  • SQL database management
  • Machine learning integration techniques
  • Backend development practices
  • API integration strategies

Certification

  • OOPs in Java - Great Learning Academy (2024)
  • Data Structures & Algorithms in Java (Intermediate Level) - Great Learning Academy (2024)
  • Introduction to Database and SQL - Great Learning Academy (2024)
  • Introduction to Kubernetes - Simplilearn (2024)

Languages

Sinhala,Tamil - native, English

Referees

  • Windana, Rahubedde, Principal Architect, windanar@alliontechnologies.com, (+94) 11 285 442, (+94) 761 40 80 32, Allion Technologies, Level 11, MAGA ONE No 200, Narahenpita - Navala Rd Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, http://www.alliontechnologies.com
  • Nipuni, Chandimali, Lecturer, nipunic@uom.lk, +94 71 079 2617, Department of Information Technology Faculty of Information Technology University of Moratuwa

Projects

Professional Projects

      

Decap Hire Purchase | Lending Management System

Axiata Digital Labs | Hybrid App
A hire-purchase lending platform enabling vehicle financing and automating key loan processes.

  • Developed and integrated APIs for loan auto-collection, early settlement, and cancellation, leveraging webhooks to automate payment workflows.
  • Contributed to loan lifecycle modules, improving automation and data flow across the fintech platform.
  • Role: Developer | Technologies: Spring Reactive, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, Mambu, Jumio, Splunk, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Bitbucket

        

Boost SME | Lending Management System

Axiata Digital Labs | Hybrid App
A digital lending platform supporting SME financing.

  • Built APIs for client creation, loan retrieval, and revolving credit processing using Mambu Core Banking.
  • Integrated ServerBio eKYC and resolved e-statement issues, improving verification accuracy and system reliability.
  • Role: Developer | Technologies: Spring Reactive, Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, Mambu, Jumio, Splunk, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Bitbucket

 

AxoCapital | Loan Management System (SaaS)

Axiata Digital Labs | Web App
A SaaS-based loan management platform supporting multiple tenants.

  • Implemented multitenancy architecture, transforming the system into a scalable SaaS solution.
  • Redesigned user management and authentication modules using Keycloak, enabling secure, reusable access control across tenants.
  • Role: Developer | Technologies: Spring Boot, Keycloak, PostgreSQL

          

AI-Powered Reddit Content Moderation System (FYP)

Undergraduate Research Project
A machine learning system for automated Reddit content moderation.

  • Built an ML-based model to detect off-topic, sarcastic, or inappropriate discussions in real time.
  • Enhanced community moderation efficiency through BERT-based text classification and novelty feature integration.
  • Role: Developer | Researcher | Technologies: Python, ML, NLP, Bert

           

Alloq@ | Seat & Cost Allocation System

University Project | Web App
A web application for resource booking and cost allocation across multiple company branches.

  • Developed full-stack modules for seat booking, cost computation, and branch-level reporting.
  • Role: Developer | Researcher | Technologies: Angular, Spring Boot, MySQL

             

Can Crusher | Embedded Automation Project

University Project | Hardware System
An automated embedded system for collecting and sorting aluminum cansfor recycling.

  • Designed and implemented machine logic using Atmel microcontrollers, improving recycling efficiency.
  • Role: Developer | Researcher | Technologies: C, Atmel Studio, Proteus, Blender

                

Lending Management System | Backend API (Personal Project)

Personal Project | Backend Development
A modular backend for a loan management system with scalable and maintainable architecture.

  • Developed RESTful APIs using NestJS and Prisma ORM for seamless database operations.
  • Containerized the application with Docker for portable deployment.
  • Role: Developer | Researcher | Technologies: NestJS, TypeScript, Prisma ORM, PostgreSQL, Docker

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Associate Software Engineer

Axiata Digital Labs
05.2025 - Current

Software Engineering Intern

Axiata Digital Labs
01.2024 - 09.2024

B.Sc. (Hons) - Information Technology

University of Moratuwa

G.C.E Advanced Level Examination -

St. Thomas' College
Nishath AhamedSoftware Engineer