Sahan Amadoruge — Designing and engineering user-first frontend experiences.
Frontend-led software engineer with 9+ years building scalable, high-quality web apps. Expert in Next.js/React and modern styling (Tailwind), backed by full-stack experience in Node.js and solid .NET Core exposure. As an Associate Technical Lead at Gapstars, I guide cross-functional teams, ship performant user experiences, and streamline delivery for distributed, remote-first environments.
Experience
9+ years
Leadership
Associate Technical Lead
Stack
Next · React · Node
About
A leader focused on performant, intentional UI
Frontend-led software engineer with 9+ years building scalable, high-quality web apps. Expert in Next.js/React and modern styling (Tailwind), backed by full-stack experience in Node.js and solid .NET Core exposure. As an Associate Technical Lead at Gapstars, I guide cross-functional teams, ship performant user experiences, and streamline delivery for distributed, remote-first environments.
I translate product goals into lean component systems, coach teams on accessible, fast interfaces, and tighten delivery loops with thoughtful tooling and collaboration.
Front-end leadership across React & Next.js
Full-stack delivery with Node.js and cloud platforms
Performance-minded UI craft with Tailwind CSS
Experience
Roles that shaped my craft
Progressive leadership across complex product teams, owning delivery and polish from discovery through launch.
Associate Technical Lead
Apr 2025 — Present
Associate Technical Lead
Jan 2023 — Mar 2025
Senior Software Engineer
Jun 2020 — Jan 2023
Software Engineer
Aug 2018 — Jun 2020
Associate Software Engineer
Nov 2016 — Aug 2018
Trainee Software Engineer
Apr 2016 — Nov 2016
Projects
Selected work
Highlights from building high-touch experiences across hospitality, digital signage, healthcare, and consumer platforms.
Silkhaus is a property rental and management platform offering flexible serviced apartments. As a Frontend Engineer, I developed responsive interfaces using ReactJS, Tailwind CSS, and an in-house component library. I also researched and built a mobile app using CapacitorJS based on the existing web application, refactored the main checkout flow for better structure and maintainability, and contributed to multiple internal tools, enhancing their usability and performance
- • Silkhaus is a property rental and management platform offering flexible serviced apartments
- • As a Frontend Engineer, I developed responsive interfaces using ReactJS, Tailwind CSS, and an in-house component library
- • I also researched and built a mobile app using CapacitorJS based on the existing web application, refactored the main checkout flow for better structure and maintainability, and contributed to multiple internal tools, enhancing their usability and performance
A cloud-based digital signage platform enabling businesses to manage and publish content across various screens and displays. It offers centralized control, custom content creation, and scheduling capabilities to boost engagement through dynamic visual communication.
- • Full-Stack Lead, managing the team and contributing to both API development and front-end implementation.
Lotic.ai
A behavior change company building the world’s first personalized Wisdom Engine to deliver enhanced human insights.
- • Full-Stack Developer, focused on bug fixes and feature enhancements for the mobile app and web platform.
MiraDX
A laboratory management system for COVID-19 testing
- • Full-Stack Developer, focusing on API integrations and UI development.
Loyal Pet
A pet patient management system providing real-time updates for pet owners via mobile apps. It integrates advanced notification systems to keep owners informed.
- • Full-Stack Developer, developed REST APIs and ReactJS front-end
Cole Hardware
Tradespeople search system for a reputed hardware chain in California. The platform connects customers with skilled tradespeople for repair and maintenance services.
- • Front-End Engineer, implemented a scalable and responsive front-end architecture.
Skills
Technical toolkit
Front-end led delivery backed by full-stack capability, cloud fluency, and reliable DevOps habits.
Core stack
Frontend
Backend
Cloud Dev Ops
Tools
Other
Education
Formal foundations
Degrees and certifications that underpin my engineering approach.
2021 — 2022
BE in Software Engineering. [ Upper Second Class Honours ]
London Metropolitan University
2013 — 2016
BSc in Software Engineering.
Java Institute for Advanced Technology, Sri Lanka
Certification
Developing Applications with Google Cloud Platform Specialization ( See credential )
Coursera — June 2020
Contact
Let’s collaborate
Reach out for leadership roles, high-impact front-end builds, or full-stack engagements.