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Hi, I’m

CHAMIKARA BANDARA

Bridging the gap between robust engineering and empathetic design. Specialist in modern full-stack ecosystems.

Core Stack

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Chamikara Bandara

About Me

A developer who cares as much about the **feeling** of an interface as the architecture behind it — blending design, code, and systems thinking.

I’m Chamikara Bandara, a full‑stack developer with a soft spot for clean UI and calm experiences. I enjoy turning messy ideas into products that feel obvious to use.

I’ve worked with agencies and product teams on websites, dashboards, and internal tools using Laravel, React, Node, and modern CSS. My favorite projects live at the intersection of brand, interaction, and performance.

Outside of client work, I’m usually refining components, exploring new design patterns, or learning how other teams ship great products. I’m currently open to **remote roles, freelance projects, and long‑term collaborations**.

Empathy‑first collaboration Performance & accessibility Systems & design thinking
Chamikara Bandara

Chamikara Bandara

Full‑Stack Developer · Sri Lanka

Focus

Design‑driven web apps, portfolios, dashboards, and product sites.

Working with

Laravel, React, Tailwind, Node.js, WordPress.

Currently

Undergraduate in Information Technology (SLIIT) and working on client projects and personal experiments.

Remote‑friendly Enjoys small, focused teams

Design × Code

Not just ideas Products that ship

From concept to launch — I turn design and code into experiences that look sharp and run smooth.

Graphic Designer Web Developer Video Editor

How I Help

From first idea to live product, I plug into your team where it matters most — strategy, design, engineering, or all three.

01 · Build

Product‑grade web apps

Designing and building full‑stack web apps with Laravel, React, and modern tooling — from MVPs to long‑running products. I focus on clear architectures, readable components, and maintainable code.

  • Feature implementation & refactors
  • Dashboards, portals, internal tools

02 · Design

Interfaces & experience

Turning goals and content into clear, expressive interfaces — from wireframes to high‑fidelity UI. I design systems that scale: components, tokens, and patterns that stay consistent.

  • UX flows, wireframes, and UI design
  • Design systems & component libraries

03 · Systems

Systems, APIs & optimisation

Designing the glue that keeps products healthy: APIs, data models, performance, and automation. I help simplify complexity so teams can ship faster without losing quality.

  • REST APIs, integrations, and auth
  • Performance passes & cleanup phases

My Projects

Azure Dunes Villa

Azure Dunes Villa

I built this villa website as a self demo project. It’s a responsive, SEO-friendly marketing site fo...

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My Education

A brief timeline of the studies and certifications that shaped how I think about technology and problem‑solving.

G.C.E Ordinary Level

Kingswood College, Kandy

2017

Built a strong foundation in core subjects and first explored computers and technology.

Diploma in PC Hardware Engineering & Network Administration

Esoft Metro Campus, Kandy

2018

Learned how computers and networks work under the hood, which still helps when building and deploying systems.

G.C.E Advanced Level

Kingswood College, Kandy

2020

Deepened analytical thinking and discipline, which now feeds directly into how I approach engineering work.

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology · Undergraduate

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)

2022 – Present

Currently formalizing my knowledge across software engineering, networking, and modern technologies while building real‑world projects alongside my studies.

My Experience

Roles where I’ve blended design, development, and systems thinking to support teams and ship real products.

IT System Administrator

Candea Digital (Pvt) Ltd · Full Time

2024 – Present

vahana.lk project

Managing and monitoring the infrastructure behind vahana.lk, including servers, deployments, and day‑to‑day system health. I work closely with the development team to keep the platform secure, performant, and reliable while helping troubleshoot production issues and streamline DevOps workflows.

Web Developer

Freelance

2020 – Present

Web Development

Building custom websites and web applications for diverse clients using Laravel, WordPress, and modern JavaScript frameworks. I focus on creating responsive, performant solutions that align with client goals while maintaining clean code and scalable architectures. Each project is an opportunity to solve unique challenges and deliver digital experiences that drive results.

Graphic Designer and Video Editor

Freelance

2018 – Present

Design & Video

Creating visual content that tells stories and engages audiences—from brand identity and social media graphics to promotional videos and motion graphics. I work with clients across industries to develop cohesive visual strategies that strengthen their presence and connect with their target markets through thoughtful design and compelling video narratives.

My Skills

A snapshot of the tools and technologies I use most often — from interface craft to backend systems and the workflow glue that holds everything together.

Primary stack Production experience Exploring & refining

Frontend

Interfaces & user experience

  • HTML5

    HTML

    Semantic, accessible markup

    Primary
  • CSS3

    CSS

    Utility‑first, responsive, animations

    Primary
  • JavaScript

    JavaScript

    Interactions, state, async flows

    In production
  • React

    React

    Component‑driven UIs

    In production
  • Figma

    Figma

    Wireframes & design systems

    Exploring

Backend

APIs, data & business logic

  • PHP

    PHP

    APIs, controllers, business rules

    In production
  • Laravel

    Laravel

    REST APIs, auth, dashboards

    Primary
  • Node.js

    Node.js & Express

    APIs & services

    In production
  • MySQL

    MySQL & SQL Server

    Relational schema & queries

    In production
  • MongoDB

    MongoDB

    Document‑based data models

    Exploring

Tooling

Workflow, platform & ops

  • GitHub

    Git & GitHub

    Version control & collaboration

    Primary
  • WordPress

    WordPress

    Custom themes & CMS setups

    In production
  • CLI & automation

    Dev tooling & scripts

    In production
  • Component systems

    Reusable UI libraries

    Exploring
  • Performance & monitoring

    Lighthouse, bundle analysis

    Primary