Python Backend Developer | Blockchain Researcher | AI/ML Enthusiast 🚀

🙋‍♂️ About Me

💼 Python Backend Developer at EMUQ Inc (US-based startup) 🔬 Currently researching Blockchain Development and distributed systems 🎓 BSc in Management & IT from University of Kelaniya (GPA: 3.4/4.0) 📝 Published researcher on Blockchain in Supply Chain at IEEE 🌱 Specialized in FastAPI, AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines 🤖 Certified in Machine Learning (DeepLearning.AI) 🔐 Azure AI Engineer (AI-102) certified (Valid till July 2026) 💬 Ask me about Backend Development, Blockchain, AWS, or AI/ML 📫 Reach me at nadunudaraka@gmail.com 🏆 President's Scout Award recipient (2014) ⚡ Fun fact: Scaled a system from 50 to 1,000+ users in just 2 months!

💼 Work Experience

🚀 Python Backend Developer @ EMUQ Inc (April 2024 - Present)

• Built FastAPI backend with CI/CD pipelines using AWS (CodePipeline, Docker)
• Managed EC2 Linux servers with load balancers and HTTPS security
• Designed payment processing system handling millions of CSV records
• Migrated to Celery task queues for async processing, improving scalability
• Scaled user capacity from 50 to 1,000+ users in 2 months
• Implemented OAuth with Amazon Cognito for authentication
• Created standalone affiliate and white label systems

📊 Intern Analyst Programmer @ MYND Innovation (Aug 2022 - Mar 2023)

• Developed and extended Odoo ERP modules for sales and purchase workflows
• Created ER diagrams, UML diagrams, and technical documentation
• Managed projects using Jira Kanban boards
• Delivered weekly presentations aligning progress with project goals

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💻 Languages

🎨 Frontend

⚙️ Backend

🗄️ Databases

🤖 AI/ML & Data Science

🔗 Blockchain & Web3

☁️ DevOps & Cloud

🔧 Tools & Technologies

📱 Mobile Development

🎨 Design & Editing

🚀 Featured Projects

🎵 Music Dash - Music Distribution Platform

Tech Stack: FastAPI, Docker, AWS (EC2, RDS, S3), Amazon Cognito, NGINX

• Built scalable music distribution platform serving thousands of users
• Implemented secure authentication and optimized performance
• Deployed containerized infrastructure on AWS with S3 storage integration
• Configured Amazon RDS for database management

💼 Music Dash Affiliates & White Label Dash

Tech Stack: FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS

• Designed and developed backend for affiliate management system
• Built white label solution enabling partners to rebrand the platform
• Created scalable database architecture for multi-tenant support
• Implemented comprehensive API documentation with OpenAPI

🏕️ RCSG Management Information System

Tech Stack: Django, MySQL, OpenPyXL, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript

• Comprehensive management system for Richmond College Scout Group
• Features: Member management, inventory tracking, attendance monitoring
• Implemented secure authentication using Django's User Authentication system
• Built responsive UI with Bootstrap 5 and Jinja Templates
• Integrated OpenPyXL for generating dynamic Excel and PDF reports

📚 Publications & Research

📝 IEEE Conference Paper (2024)

"Frameworks and Models for Blockchain Technology in Organic Supply Chain: A Systematic Literature Review"

• Published at International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Control (ICARC 2024)
• DOI: 10.1109/ICARC61713.2024.10499760
• Systematic review of blockchain applications in organic supply chains
• Analyzed frameworks and models for blockchain implementation
• Current Research: Actively exploring blockchain development and distributed systems

🏆 Certifications

Machine Learning Specialization Dec 2024 • Email spam detection with Naïve Bayes • Classification, recommendation & RL models • Hands-on ML model building experience

Azure AI Engineer (AI-102) Jul 2025 - Valid till Jul 2026 • AI solution architecture • Cognitive services implementation • Azure AI services integration

🏅 Achievements

• 🏆 President's Scout Award (2014) - Sri Lanka Scouts Association
• 🚀 TadHack 2021 - Top 10 Finalist Team
• 📊 Scaled system user capacity from 50 to 1,000+ in 2 months
• 📝 Published IEEE Researcher on Blockchain Technology

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