About | Hirun Kolongahapitiya

About

Design-forward engineer crafting thoughtful products.

A passionate Software Engineer with over two years of experience building scalable web and mobile applications using clean code practices and AI integration. Possess a proven track record of leading teams and delivering client-driven solutions. An open-source advocate and lifelong learner committed to cutting-edge development.

3+Professional Roles

16+Products Delivered

2References

Quick Facts

Current RoleAssociate Software Engineer @ Nestable (formerly Lanka Nordic IT Partners)
EducationBICT (Hons), Business Intelligence Special
LocationColombo, Sri Lanka
Preferred Contacthirunkolongahapitiya@gmail.com

Aug 2025 - Present

Associate Software Engineer

Nestable (formerly Lanka Nordic IT Partners) · Colombo, Sri Lanka

Associate Software Engineer at Nestable (rebranded from Lanka Nordic IT Partners in Aug 2025), building and scaling AI-powered remote engineering solutions that help businesses seamlessly integrate high-performing technical teams. Contribute to creating flexible, cost-effective platforms that connect companies with top-tier global talent, enabling them to focus on growth while we manage the technical execution.

Sep 2024 - Aug 2025

Full Stack Developer

Lanka Nordic IT Partners (Pvt) Ltd - now Nestable · Colombo, Sri Lanka

Full Stack Developer at Lanka Nordic IT Partners (later rebranded to Nestable), contributing to the development of innovative AI-powered solutions and scalable full-stack applications using React, Python, Laravel, and Node.js. The company specializes in bridging Nordic tech excellence with Sri Lankan talent to deliver cutting-edge projects, including AI development and enterprise-grade web systems. Proud to be part of a team that transforms complex challenges into efficient, user-centric software while fostering collaborative growth.

Mar 2024 - Sep 2024

Software Engineering Intern

eSupport Technologies (Pvt) Ltd · Colombo, Sri Lanka

A passionate Software Engineering Intern at eSupport Technologies (Pvt) Ltd with hands-on expertise in PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Flutter, and JavaScript. Skilled in crafting responsive web solutions and cross-platform mobile applications. Demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering robust software while rapidly expanding technical and collaborative skills in a fast-paced environment.

Signature Case

Wildlife Threats Monitoring with AI-Enhanced Drone Using IoT Sensors

Built an integrated conservation system combining UAV imagery (YOLOv5), IoT sensors (temperature, smoke, acoustic), and real-time dashboard (edge + cloud). Achieved strong detection performance in pilot tests, enabling early alerts for poaching, deforestation, and bushfires.

Supervised by Prof. Y.N.S. Wijewardana; Mr. W.M.C.J.T. Kithulwatta. Completed Aug 2025.

DomainAI + IoT + SustainabilityView project

Featured Work

A glimpse into my professional journey.

aeye.lk

aEye - AI Chatbot SaaS Platform

Train an AI chatbot on your own business knowledge and deploy it to your website and WhatsApp in minutes.

starbit.lk

STARBIT - Cryptocurrency Investment Platform

Secure investing with KYC/AML, automated withdrawals, and real-time portfolio.

Independent Build

Prediction Market Arbitrage Bot

Automated sub-$1.00 binary pair execution on Polymarket with real-time risk controls and live monitoring.

terralanka.com

Terralanka - Real Estate Platform for Sri Lanka

Buy and sell land and rent villas across Sri Lanka on a single real estate marketplace.