Hemantha (Heman) Galapitage

Engineering Manager

Experienced Tech Lead

About Me

I am an experienced Software Engineering Manager with over a decade of experience in software development and managing onshore/offshore teams in fast-paced environments. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products on time, and I possess technical expertise and leadership skills that enable me to manage complex projects and mentor team members to achieve their full potential.

My leadership style promotes teamwork, collaboration, and trust. I possess strong communication and collaboration skills, and I have a natural ability to lead and guide teams. Building and leading high-performing teams is a strength of mine, and I am dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. My technical background includes proficiency in a variety of programming languages, platforms, and tools, such as Go, React, Typescript, AWS, and Kubernetes. Additionally, I have a strong passion for micro frontend/microservices architecture and agile software development.

Residence Brisbane, Australia
Email hemantha@hemanthagalapitage.com

What I Do

Tech Management

Project Management

Portfolio

Experience

2023 - Current

Loan Marker Group

Engineering Manager

2021 - 2023

Arkose Labs

Software Engineering Manager

2021 - 2021

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Software Development Contractor

2019 - 2021

Entain Australia

Technical Team Lead

2017 - 2019

Ladbrokes Australia

Lead Software Engineer

2017 - 2017

Flowpay Australia

Software Engineer

2015 - 2017

Property Suite Limited

Web Developer

2012 - 2015

Confidential

Software Developer

2010 - 2011

Edentiti Australia

Java Web Programmer

2008 - 2009

Saberion Sri Lanka

Software Engineer

Education

2011

University of Canberra

Bachelor of Software Engineering & Information Technology

2008

National Institute of Information Technology

Professional Diploma of Information Technology

Tech Management Skills

Technical knowledge
Project Management
People Management
Communication
Decision making
Delegation

Software Development Skills

React / Redux / XState
Typescript
Vue / Vuex
NodeJs
Go
GQL
Kubernetes
AWS

Knowledges

Web Development
Agile Methodologies
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Technical Planning
Architecting and Implementation of Solutions
Flexibility

Certificates

Certified Technologist

Aug 2011

AWS Technical Essentials

Nov 2017

Career-Ready Skills and Tips

How you should prepare

Seek experience (both formal and informal) where you can - not limited to internships e.g., volunteering, freelancing, air tasker

Keep up with what's current - tech is constantly changing

Have a current and positive online presence - LinkedIn, Github profile, participating in Hackathons, competitions, contribute to an open-source project, etc

Network network network - seek connections with someone outside of your field to expand your horizon. Attend as many events as you can to just know more

Network well & often - Connecting with companies via social media

Find a trustworthy coach/mentor - doesn't have to be in your field. Consider having more than one mentors

What hiring mangers look for in grads

Are you willing to learn and be coached?

Are you a team player?

Trending software development technologies

Programming languages (FE & BE) / Libraries - JS, Typescript, Go, Rust, NodeJs, Serverless, React JS, Vue JS

Mobile app development - React Native, Swift, Java

Microservices / Microfrontend architecture

DevOps - AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, CICD (Github, GitLab), Grafana

Automation Testing - Cypress, Selenium

Databases - MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB

UI/UX - Figma, Sketch

April 03, 2022 Heman G