Naveen Fernando
Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead
Multi-Tenant SaaS Platforms
Contact Information
- Email: malinda0610@gmail.com
- Phone: +94 77 074 5266
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- LinkedIn · GitHub · Medium
- naveenfernando.com
Professional Summary
I architect and build scalable FinTech and enterprise SaaS solutions with modern technologies. With expertise in serverless microservices, cloud architecture, and team leadership, I deliver robust systems that drive business growth.
Technical Skills
.NET, EF Core, Blazor, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, AWS, Firebase, Vercel, Serverless, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Redis, Database Design, Clean Architecture, SOLID, CQRS, Mediator, Microservices, Multi-Tenant SaaS, K6 Load Testing, Puppeteer, Git, Jira, Agile/Scrum, AWS Bedrock, Chatbots, Automation Scripts, Process Optimization
Programming & Frameworks
.NET, EF Core, Blazor, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Firebase, Vercel, Serverless, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
Databases
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Redis, Database Design
Architecture & Patterns
Clean Architecture, SOLID, CQRS, Mediator, Microservices, Multi-Tenant SaaS
Tools & Testing
K6 Load Testing, Puppeteer, Git, Jira, Agile/Scrum
AI & Automation
AWS Bedrock, Chatbots, Automation Scripts, Process Optimization
Professional Experience
Senior Full Stack Developer
PokitPal – Rewards & Loyalty Multi-Tenant SaaS Platform · Australia
Technologies: .NET, EF Core, Blazor, K6
- Developed key features for platform serving ~3M users with millions of transactions monthly
- Applied Clean Architecture, SOLID principles, CQRS, and Mediator patterns
- Implemented PAI (PokitPal AI) using AWS Bedrock, saving ~2 hours per support agent daily
- Enhanced technical documentation enabling faster onboarding
- Managed 1,000+ support tickets improving system reliability
- Developed automation scripts reducing manual operational overhead
Top Key Performer 2025
Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead
Round-Up (PokitPal) – Multi-Tenant SaaS FinTech Platform · Australia
Technologies: Node.js, Express, React.js, MongoDB, AWS, Vercel, Firebase, Serverless, CI/CD, K6
- Led design and development of Round-Up, onboarding 50K users with projections to reach 250K by 2024
- Architected serverless microservices with tenant isolation for secure, scalable transaction processing
- Directed platform modernization with high availability and fault-tolerant workflows
- Established CI/CD pipelines and deployment standards ensuring reliable releases
- Mentored development team, enforcing best practices and maintainable code standards
- Managed 1,500+ production support tickets, strengthening system stability
Top Key Performer 2024
Senior Software Engineer / Software Engineer
CarbonView – Energy & Carbon Management SaaS · Australia
Technologies: Node.js, React.js, Serverless, AWS, Keycloak, Stripe
- Developed full-stack features for CarbonView Premium (50+ enterprise clients, 100K+ users)
- Designed dynamic dashboards and automated reporting reducing manual effort by 40%
- Implemented subscription management and billing workflows using Stripe
- Mentored 20+ member development team and participated in client meetings
- Built CarbonView Standard for SMB clients with subscription-based pricing
- Automated testing workflows using Puppeteer improving deployment reliability
Associate Digital Engineer
ShipX Trax – Rail Freight Management System · USA
Technologies: Java, JEE, Smart GWT, Spring, Struts2 MVC, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, Kafka
- Developed core features for rail shipment tracking system providing real-time visibility
- Built Trax Automation subsystem centralizing shipment data, reducing manual effort by 60%
- Implemented event-driven automation using Kafka queues for reliable processing
- Created web scraping workflows with Puppeteer and visualized results with dashboards
- Automated repetitive support tasks that consumed 2/3 of team's time
- Gained experience managing production databases and real-time data pipelines
Education
Informatics Institute of Technology
(BEng) Honours in Software Engineering
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Affiliated with University of Westminster.
Nalanda College Colombo-10
G.C.E. (Advanced Level)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Passed with three Good passes in Physical Science Stream.
Nalanda College Colombo-10
G.C.E. (Ordinary Level)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Passed with eight distinction passes and one very good pass.
Honors & Awards
Top Performer Recognition(Consecutive Year Awards)
Recognized as Top Performer in both 2024 & 2025 for exceptional technical expertise and delivery impact across multiple projects.
Multi-Million User Platform Management(Scaled to 3M+ Users)
Successfully managed PokitPal platform serving ~3M users and designed Round-Up, a new SaaS FinTech product projected to reach 250K users.
AI Chatbot Implementation(Saved 2+ Hours/Day)
Built PAI (PokitPal AI) chatbot using AWS Bedrock, reducing support effort by ~2 hours per agent daily while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Production Support Excellence(2500+ Tickets Resolved)
Managed and resolved 2,500+ production support tickets across multiple projects, significantly improving system reliability and client satisfaction.
Competitions
Zeroth Day Hackathon — ShipXpress (Pvt) Ltd Sri-Lanka
- 1st Data Stream Application: Real-time data processing application using Apache Kafka
Cutting Edge Competition — Informatics Institute of Technology
- 3rd Project IMPERIUM: IoT-Based Electrical Power Saving Module
- 1st Project Design: Creative design of student board depicting innovative concepts
Publications
- Building Scalable Multi-Tenant SaaS Architectures
2024 · 8 min read
- Serverless Microservices with AWS Lambda
2024 · 6 min read
- Clean Architecture in .NET: A Practical Guide
2023 · 10 min read