Akthar Farvees

Software Engineer

Profile summary

Results-driven Full-Stack Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience developing secure, scalable applications using React, Angular, Node.js, and .NET Core. Skilled in PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and RESTful APIs, improving performance by 40% and optimizing data for 10K+ users. Proficient in CI/CD, Docker, AWS, Azure DevOps, and Agile TDD practices delivering 99.9% uptime.

Career highlights

Improved Web Platform Performance: Architected and implemented InternSailor’s web platform using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, resulting in a 60% performance improvement.

Enhanced ERP System Responsiveness: Re-engineered the existing ERP system using React and Laravel, achieving 25% faster load times and enhanced user responsiveness.

Optimized Database Query Performance: Modified and optimized SQL stored procedures in Microsoft SQL Server, improving query performance by 20%.

Key skills

Skills
JavaScript (ES6+)TypeScriptJavaC#PythonSQLRPhpReactReact NativeNext.jsAngularHTML5CSS3Tailwind CSSAnt DesignNode.jsExpress.js.NET CoreLaravelRESTful APIGraphQLAWS (Amplify, EC2, S3)RailwayVercelDockerCI/CDAzure DevOpsGitGitHubJestXUnitPostmanSwaggerUnit TestingTDDAgile/ScrumKanbanJiraCI/CD PipelinesVersion ControlOAuthJWTRate LimitingUI/UX OptimizationCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingCode Review LeadershipContinuous LearningKubernetesgRPCWebAssembly (WASM)Serverless ArchitectureSystem Design

Professional experience

Software EngineerFeb 2025 - Present
InternSailor | Wellampitiya, Colombo

Architected and implemented InternSailor’s primary web platform from concept to deployment using React (Vite, Ant Design), Node.js, and PostgreSQL, improving site performance by 60%. Developed secure RESTful APIs with JWT and OAuth 2.0 authentication, ensuring scalability and user data protection for 5K+ monthly users. Led the development of both Client and Admin applications under Agile methodology, coordinating directly with the CEO and Technical Officer. Deployed front-end via Vercel and backend via Railway, maintaining CI/CD efficiency and resolving 45+ client live issues post-launch. Enhanced platform reliability through rate limiting, optimized database queries, and structured error handling, reducing downtime incidents by 30%.

  • Architected and implemented InternSailor’s primary web platform from concept to deployment using React (Vite, Ant Design), Node.js, and PostgreSQL, improving site performance by 60%.
  • Developed secure RESTful APIs with JWT and OAuth 2.0 authentication, ensuring scalability and user data protection for 5K+ monthly users.
  • Led the development of both Client and Admin applications under Agile methodology, coordinating directly with the CEO and Technical Officer.
  • Deployed front-end via Vercel and backend via Railway, maintaining CI/CD efficiency and resolving 45+ client live issues post-launch.
  • Enhanced platform reliability through rate limiting, optimized database queries, and structured error handling, reducing downtime incidents by 30%.
Software Engineer InternJan 2024 - Jan 2025
Camms | WTC, colombo

Collaborated within the Camms.Project Kanban team to deliver high-quality software using .NET Core (MediatR, Entity Framework) and Angular 13 (DHTMLx, Telerik). Resolved 30+ client production issues, improving system stability and client satisfaction scores. Conducted unit testing with XUnit (backend) and Jest (frontend), identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing components to enhance efficiency. Modified and optimized SQL stored procedures and transactions in Microsoft SQL Server, improving query performance by 20%. Supported Agile development through Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines) and Git version control, ensuring seamless collaboration and deployment.

  • Collaborated within the Camms.Project Kanban team to deliver high-quality software using .NET Core (MediatR, Entity Framework) and Angular 13 (DHTMLx, Telerik).
  • Resolved 30+ client production issues, improving system stability and client satisfaction scores.
  • Conducted unit testing with XUnit (backend) and Jest (frontend), identifying performance bottlenecks and optimizing components to enhance efficiency.
  • Modified and optimized SQL stored procedures and transactions in Microsoft SQL Server, improving query performance by 20%.
  • Supported Agile development through Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines) and Git version control, ensuring seamless collaboration and deployment.
Software Engineer InternNov 2023 - Jan 2024
Titum | Baswell Place, Colombo

Re-engineered the existing ERP system using React (Tailwind CSS) and Laravel, achieving 25% faster load times and enhanced user responsiveness. Collaborated in Agile sprint planning and retrospectives, contributing to a 15% increase in sprint completion efficiency. Diagnosed and fixed 10+ live client issues, ensuring business continuity and improved customer satisfaction. Strengthened front-end optimization and state management, resulting in improved UX across devices.

  • Re-engineered the existing ERP system using React (Tailwind CSS) and Laravel, achieving 25% faster load times and enhanced user responsiveness.
  • Collaborated in Agile sprint planning and retrospectives, contributing to a 15% increase in sprint completion efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and fixed 10+ live client issues, ensuring business continuity and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Strengthened front-end optimization and state management, resulting in improved UX across devices.
Summer Intern – Research DivisionJun 2023 - Aug 2023
Rizing | Borella, colombo

Conducted AI and process optimization research across multiple industries, identifying key automation opportunities. Authored analytical reports and presentations on AI integration strategies, directly influencing organizational technology roadmaps. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging AI trends, contributing to data- driven decision-making processes.

  • Conducted AI and process optimization research across multiple industries, identifying key automation opportunities.
  • Authored analytical reports and presentations on AI integration strategies, directly influencing organizational technology roadmaps.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging AI trends, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.

Education

Higher Diploma, Information TechnologyJun 2021 - Jul 2024
Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE)
Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering HonoursJun 2020 - Jan 2025
The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)