Tharupahan Jayawardana
Engineering the future for a better world.
I build scalable and high-performing applications with intuitive user experiences. I've worked on a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience in modern development practices.
Beyond personal work, I continuously explore emerging technologies and contribute to open source, sharpening my skills to deliver the best solutions for each and every project.
Professional Experience
Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
Contributed to DNATrace, a high performance bioinformatics library for DNA-based data storage and analysis. Focused on optimizing critical computational bottlenecks through Python - C++ integration.
Technical Team Lead (Contract)
Tecxa (PVT) LTD
Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
Lead engineer for Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2026 Web/Mobile apps, connecting 2000+ fintech leaders worldwide
Co-Founder
Forlo (PVT) LTD
Apr 2025 - Present
At Forlo, I drive business strategy and shape our vision, ensuring our engineering and technology create sustainable value while upholding the highest quality standards.
Projects
A web-based platform that connects elderly individuals with caregivers for home based caregiving sessions. Developed collaboratively with my team.
Next.js
Bootstrap
TypeScript
FastAPI
PostgreSQL
DigitalOcean
A stock monitoring tool that helps investors identify overbought and oversold stocks on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Next.js
Headless UI
Vercel
Personal website for a medical practitioner with an AI health assistant.
Next.jsTypeScript
Tailwind CSS
shadcn/uiVercel
Corporate website for Forlo (PVT) LTD, showcasing the company's services, portfolio, and expertise in digital solutions.
Next.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSshadcn/uiVercel
Recommendations
Dr. Prassana Varun Logenthiran
M.B,B.S, MBA, D.Phil. (Oxon) | Lecturer (Physiology), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
SRH Wellness
"I wholeheartedly recommend Tharupahan for any website development or digital presence needs. As a clinician, I needed a personal website for my practice but was concerned a developer might struggle to grasp complex medical concepts. Tharupahan not only proved me wrong but delivered a product that exceeded my highest expectations."
Gunavaran Brihadiswaran
PhD Student / Researcher
NC State University, USA
"I worked with Tharupahan on a project developing cross-platform tools for DNA sequencing data processing. During his time on the project, he consistently demonstrated strong initiative. Beyond his technical contributions, he is an active participant in both one-on-one and group meetings, never hesitating to engage in technical discussions. He is reliable, finishes his work on time, and would be an asset to any team."
Skills & Technologies
Frontend
React.jsNext.jsTailwind CSSshadcn/uiHeadless UIBackend
Node.js
ExpressDatabases
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
ChromaDBAI
Gemini API
LangChain
OllamaDevOps
Docker
Git
GitHubVercel
AWSDigitalOceanOther
Figma
Jira
Google SheetsCertifications
Generative AI Engineering
IBM
Dec 2025
Credential ID: 5GSL5RG5VIZF
Back-End Developer
Meta
Oct 2025
Credential ID: XXC5JUA1I8MA
Front-End Developer
Meta
Oct 2025
Credential ID: GJU9YL0I7U0P
Agile With Atlassian Jira
Atlassian
Oct 2025
Credential ID: F8AYH1JV1MZG
Project Management
Sep 2025
Credential ID: Y0TFWC55F0TW
Excel
Microsoft
Sep 2025
Credential ID: PU4Y1T6G09FS
Cybersecurity
Sep 2025
Credential ID: 6BKZ5UQBBR8M
Education
B.Sc. Engineering Honours, Computer Science and Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Jun 2024 - Jun 2028
2nd Year Undergraduate
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA
Jan 2021 - Mar 2024
Affiliate
High School
Royal College Colombo
2014 - 2022
Competitions & Achievements
Winner
1st PlaceStartup Spark 2.0
IESL Student Chapter UOM
Secured 1st place with an innovative healthcare solution at IESL's premier startup competition, competing against university teams nationwide. Awarded cash prize and earned an exclusive invitation to the Neo Ventures incubator program.
Finalist
Top 14Mobitel CodeBlast
SLT Mobitel
Selected as one of the top 14 finalists from over 100 competing teams nationwide in SLT-Mobitel's prestigious Hackathon. Developed an innovative healthcare solution leveraging the mSpace platform, demonstrating excellence in app development and problem-solving.
Activities
I've participated and contributed to various events and competitions, including SLIoT Challenge 2026, CSE Hit The Grounds 2025, IESL Startup Spark 2.0, Mobitel CodeBlast 2025, Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025, and Fraternite 25.
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