Bran Livinston
Full Stack Developer

Bran Livinston.

building scalable web systems

Results-driven Full Stack Developer with 1.5+ years of commercial experience. Proficient in Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, PHP, and Laravel. Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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  "experience": 1.5,
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1.5+
Years Experience
49+
Projects Completed
6+
Certifications
3+
Leadership Roles
Work History

Experience

Executive Full Stack Developer
INSK Group (Pvt) Ltd — Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nov 2025 – May 2026
Full-time
  • Developed and maintained production-grade web applications using Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, PHP, and WordPress
  • Designed and implemented responsive, accessible frontend interfaces aligned with UI/UX best practices
  • Integrated third-party and internal RESTful APIs for seamless end-to-end application functionality
  • Managed CMS-based solutions via WordPress, including custom plugin development and theme customisation
  • Conducted performance profiling, debugging, and code reviews to uphold quality standards
  • Collaborated within a cross-functional Agile team on sprint planning and architecture discussions
Software Developer Intern
Amirda Pvt Ltd — Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
Oct 2024 – Jul 2025
Internship
  • Built and maintained web applications using React.js, Laravel (PHP), and MySQL in a professional team environment
  • Developed RESTful APIs and integrated backend services with dynamic React.js frontends
  • Implemented responsive UI improvements to enhance cross-device compatibility and user experience
  • Used Git and GitHub for version control, participated in code reviews, and collaborated on feature branches
Portfolio

Projects

React.js Laravel MySQL
E-Library System

Full-stack web-based library management system supporting digital reading, book cataloguing, and user management with role-based auth.

View on GitHub →
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript
E-Commerce Website

Fully responsive, cross-browser-compatible e-commerce website for a business client with modern UI/UX and interactive JS components.

View on GitHub →
Technical

Skills

Core Proficiency
Next.js / React.js90%
TypeScript / JavaScript85%
PHP / Laravel82%
MySQL78%
WordPress / CMS80%
RESTful API Design85%
Tools & Platforms
Git / GitHub Postman Microsoft Azure Google Cloud VS Code Figma Android Studio Flutter C# Java Python HTML5 / CSS3 Agile / Scrum Code Review Performance Optimisation Responsive Design
Academic

Education

2022 – 2025
HND in Information Technology
SLIATE – Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka · Software engineering, database systems, web technologies & OOP
2020
Advanced Level — Commerce Stream
Carmel Fatima College Kalmunai
A/L examination, Commerce stream
2017
Ordinary Level — Tamil Medium
Carmel Fatima College Kalmunai
O/L examination, Tamil medium
2011
Grade 5 Scholarship
St. Michael's College Batticaloa
Primary education & national scholarship examination
Credentials

Certifications

☁
Google Cloud Computing Foundations
Google
⚡
Full Stack Web Development
University of Moratuwa Open Learning
◈
Software Development
Future Career Bridge, SLASSCOM
⚙
API Security Fundamentals
APIsec University
✓
Quality Assurance Bootcamp
SLASSCOM Academy
Community

Leadership & Community

Oct 2023 – Nov 2024
Microsoft Student Ambassador
Microsoft Learn
Campus LeadersEvent OrganisingTech Dev
Nov 2023 – Present
Postman Student Leader
Postman
API AdvocacyCommunity
Jan 2024 – Dec 2025
Startup Ecosystem Builder
Generation ALPHA (PVT) LTD
MentoringNetworking
2023 – Present
Google Developer Student Clubs
GDG Cloud Sri Lanka
I/O '23 AttendeeCloud Innovator
2023
QA Engineering Boot Camp
SLASSCOM Future Career Bridge
Automation TestingPostman API
Let's Talk

Contact

Open to full-time roles, freelance projects, and collaborations. Feel free to reach out anytime.

📍
Colombo, Sri Lanka
✉
livinstonbran@gmail.com
📞
+94 75 239 6046
🎓
HNDIT — SLIATE
🌐
English & Tamil
References
Viknaraj Manogararajah
Principal Engineer @ IFS · Microsoft MVP
+94 77 999 1042
Miuli Kalubowila
Founder – Generation ALPHA (PVT) LTD
+94 76 709 0757