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Hey there! I'm Pasindu Liyanapathirana; a Senior Software Engineer building scalable systems at Applova Inc. I am passionate about innovation and problem-solving. With a strong background in software development and leadership, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my technical expertise to drive impactful solutions.
Skilled in multiple programming languages and adept at implementing agile methodologies, I am dedicated to advancing my career and making meaningful contributions to the community. At Applova, I contribute to both backend and Android development across POS, Kiosk, and Web Apps - leading key initiatives such as Offline POS, high-availability Sync flows, and scalable microservices.
4+ years of experience spanning Software Engineering with a focus on backend systems, Android development, and distributed architectures.
View full profile on LinkedIn ↗Contributing to both backend and Android development across Applova's POS, Kiosk, and Web Apps. Lead key initiatives such as Offline POS, high-availability Sync flows, and scalable microservices while building intuitive Android features used by global merchants. Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, user-focused solutions.
Built and maintained core product features across POS and Kiosk platforms. Architected scalable solutions and drove significant performance improvements across front-end and back-end systems for global merchant operations.
Focused on mobile and enterprise software development at one of Sri Lanka's leading technology companies. Contributed to mobile solutions for enterprise-grade clients.
Second Class Upper Division. Strong foundation in software engineering, algorithms, data structures, and system design principles.
I write about system design, backend engineering, microservices, and software architecture on Medium. Real-world patterns, no hype.
Follow on Medium ↗Governance & SRE Are Not Bureaucracy — They're Our Safety Net. Golden paths, guardrails, and error budgets.
Feb 2026A Guide to Modern CI/CD & Environments — disciplined pipelines, immutable artifacts, and progressive deployments.
Feb 2026Smart caching, non-blocking I/O, gateway strategies, Bloom filters, and CQRS for high-scale systems.
Jan 2026It's about not breaking people. Why APIs, events, and databases evolve differently — and how to handle it.
Jan 2026Build a Testing Strategy Pyramid that actually works — unit, integration, contract, and resilience testing.
Dec 2025Why "Trusted Networks" Fail at Scale — identity-first security, zero trust, and secrets management.
Dec 2025Structured logs, RED/USE metrics, distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry, Spring Boot Actuator & Micrometer.
Dec 2025Core resilience patterns: Timeouts, Retries with jitter, Circuit Breakers, Bulkheads, and Backpressure.
Nov 2025Core data & consistency patterns: Sagas, Outbox/Inbox, schema evolution, and idempotency for distributed systems.
Nov 2025How modern teams externalize, secure, and centralize configuration using config servers and secrets management.
Nov 2025Whether you're looking to collaborate on an exciting project, discuss system architecture, or just connect - I'd love to hear from you.