Design Engineer
I craft digital products
where design meets
engineering.
15+ years building interfaces at the intersection of design and code. From enterprise platforms to crypto products.
About
A designer who codes.
A developer who designs.
With over 15 years at the intersection of design and engineering, I bring a rare perspective to product development. I don't just design interfaces — I build them. And I don't just write code — I craft experiences.
My career spans enterprise software at WSO2, cloud gaming at LiquidSky Software (NY), and leading design for crypto and fintech platforms at Sixvertex. I hold a BSc (Honours) in Computer Science from Wrexham University and continuously expand my skills into cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and machine learning.
Beyond client work, I teach what I know — conducting UX workshops, lectures, and sharing knowledge through my YouTube channel. I believe the best products come from people who understand both the pixel and the code behind it.
I'm currently preparing to relocate to Linz, Austria, where my wife is starting her Master's degree. I'm actively learning German and excited to bring my cross-cultural experience to the Austrian tech ecosystem.
Crafting Pixels
4 design pieces · 15+ years
Experience
15+ years of building
digital products.
Lead Design Engineer
May 2024 - PresentSixvertex · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Full-time
Leading design and frontend architecture for fintech/crypto products across web and mobile platforms. Built and own a design system (120+ Figma components, coded React component library) used across 3 products. Shipped fullstack features end-to-end: Figma design → React/TypeScript frontend → Laravel API → AWS deployment. Introduced CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments, reducing release cycle from weeks to days.
Senior Design Engineer & Frontend Developer
Dec 2019 - May 2024Sixvertex · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Full-time
Designed and built responsive web applications using React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS with cross-browser support. Led UX research (user interviews, usability testing, analytics) that drove a 35% improvement in onboarding completion. Developed backend APIs and admin dashboards in Laravel/PHP. Created interactive prototypes and user flows in Figma, reducing stakeholder feedback cycles by 40%.
UI Engineer & UX Consultant
Oct 2017 - Dec 2019WSO2 · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Full-time
Built and maintained frontend for 13 web and mobile applications using React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Conducted user research and usability testing across enterprise API management products, improving task completion rates by 20%. Designed information architecture using card sorting and user interviews, simplifying navigation for complex developer tools.
UX Engineer
Sep 2015 - Oct 2017LiquidSky Software · New York, US (Remote) · Contract
Sole designer and frontend developer for a cloud gaming platform startup — owned the full UI/UX lifecycle. Built and maintained frontend for 4 web and mobile applications, achieving sub-2s load times. Designed and prototyped the desktop client interface (Electron) used by 100K+ beta users. Conducted user interviews and A/B testing that improved user engagement by 15%.
UI Engineer
Nov 2014 - Aug 2015Prima Management · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Full-time
Designed and developed user interfaces for 6 enterprise software products, averaging 4.8/5 usability ratings. Implemented frontend features that increased user engagement by 20% across the product suite. Worked cross-functionally with sales and marketing, contributing to a 30% increase in software sales.
UI/UX Designer & Web Developer
Jan 2012 - Oct 2014Aspirations Education · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Full-time
Designed and developed 27 WordPress sites and landing pages, increasing mobile traffic by 25% through responsive design. Grew website traffic by 30% and reduced bounce rate by 20% through UX-driven redesigns. Created 100+ print and digital marketing assets for career fairs and campaigns.
Junior Web Developer
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Aspirations Education · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Full-time
Built and maintained WordPress websites and custom landing pages. Learned foundational HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP in a production environment. Supported senior developers with bug fixes, testing, and client-facing updates.
Selected Work
Projects that made
a real impact.
From crypto trading platforms to AR experiences — here are some highlights from 15+ years of designing and building digital products.
Skills & Expertise
From pixels to pipelines.
One engineer, full spectrum.
Interface Design
Crafting intuitive, accessible user experiences
Frontend Engineering
Building performant, responsive interfaces
Tools & Platforms
Full-stack capabilities and tooling
Cloud & DevOps
Infrastructure and deployment
Data & Emerging Tech
Exploring new frontiers
Testimonials
What people say
about working with me.
“I had the chance of managing Savinda during his time at LiquidSky gaming project and I can recommend him for his expertise in UI/UX and front-end development. His prototypes and visual designs were not only visually appealing, but also highly effective in meeting the needs of the user and aligning with business goals.”
Scott Johnston
Finance Professional & Author
Managed Savinda at LiquidSky
“Savinda displayed great talents in full-stack development and visual design, as well as building agile teams and facilitating and working with C-level executives. He thinks logically and develops creative solutions to complex problems. He is an exceptional developer and designer.”
Joanna W.
Product Manager, NBCUniversal (Peacock)
Colleague at LiquidSky Software
“I worked with Savinda for a few years on UX/UI work where he was instrumental in prototyping in Figma for us to help quickly test ideas and get them into development. I'd highly recommend him.”
Jason K.
Managing Director, Thunder
Client on Upwork
“He's got a great sense of design and can turn even tough requirements into sleek and user-friendly interfaces. And, he's a pro at bringing designs to life with clean code. Savinda is a real team player and always goes above and beyond.”
Misha Yurchenko
Founder & Coach, Tokyo Mindfulness
Client on Upwork
Contact
Let's work together.
I'm relocating to Linz, Austria and actively looking for opportunities in Austrian and European tech. Whether you have a role that fits, a project in mind, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.
rukshanux@gmail.com