I am a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable backend systems, enterprise SaaS platforms, and aviation-focused applications. I specialize in Laravel, API development, and geospatial data processing, with hands-on experience in real-world flight planning systems.
- Design and build scalable backend systems using Laravel and PHP
- Develop RESTful APIs for high-performance applications
- Work with geospatial data (PostGIS, OpenLayers, GeoServer)
- Build aviation and flight-planning systems
- Modernize legacy applications into scalable architectures
- Implement Docker-based deployments and CI/CD workflows
Backend & APIs
- PHP, Laravel, Python, REST API Development
- Microservices Architecture, System Design
Frontend
- JavaScript, React, Vue.js, AngularJS
Geospatial
- PostGIS, GeoServer, OpenLayers,Leaflet.Js
DevOps & Cloud
- Docker, Linux, CI/CD, AWS (basic)
Databases
- MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Aviation Systems & Flight Planning
- Weather Data Processing (METAR, TAF, NOTAM)
- Geospatial Mapping & Route Optimization
- HRM and Payroll Management
A Laravel-based API for generating flight route summaries and integrating weather insights.
Interactive map visualization using OpenLayers with dynamic data layers.
Production-ready Laravel API template with authentication, logging, and Docker setup.
- Built ETOPS flight route optimization module improving efficiency by 20%
- Migrated monolithic systems to microservices architecture
- Developed enterprise SaaS applications used in operational environments
- Designed high-performance APIs for real-time systems
- DevOps & Cloud Architecture
- Data Engineering & AI applications in aviation
- Backend / Platform / DevOps roles
- Geospatial or aviation-related engineering work
- Opportunities in Europe, UK, Canada, and Australia (open to relocation)
- Portfolio: https://shalakasilva.dev
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalaka-deshan
- GitHub: https://github.com/shalaka-deshan0110
⭐️ *Focused on building reliable systems that solve real-world problem