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Chanuka Wijesundara

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Chanuka Wijesundara is a professional web developer, author, and volunteer based in Toronto, Canada. His passion for technology and curiosity about how systems work have driven his career in information technology. Let’s delve into his background, expertise, and contributions:

Early Life and Education

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  • Chanuka majored in web engineering, graphic designing, and IoT.
  • He studied robotics programming and embedded programming at the Institute of Robotics in Sri Lanka.
  • As a member of the British Computer Society, he holds their Higher Education Qualification (AMBCS).
  • He earned a diploma in graphic designing and web engineering from E-soft Metro Campus in Sri Lanka.
  • Additionally, he received a Professional Web Development Certificate from the Open University of Sri Lanka.

Technical Skills

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  • Chanuka’s expertise spans various technologies:
    • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and React JS.
    • He prioritizes fast load times, responsive layouts, and modern UX/UI designs.

Entrepreneurship and Community Building

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  • Along with entrepreneur Kamaj Silva, Chanuka co-founded Lankan Square, a platform aimed at enhancing economic, cultural, educational, and community cooperation among Sri Lankans living in Canada1.
  • Lankan Square serves as a vibrant hub, connecting Sri Lankans and fostering stronger relationships within the community.

Authorship and Volunteering

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  • Chanuka actively contributes to the tech community through his blog and articles.
  • He volunteers his time to support various initiatives related to technology, education, and community development.

Personal Interests

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  • Outside of work, Chanuka enjoys exploring new technologies, photography, and travel.

References

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  1. Chanuka Wijesundara - Developer | Author | Volunteer
  2. “Canadian ‘Lankan Square’ website brings community together”
  3. “‘We are ready to contribute towards bringing foreign exchange to Sri Lanka’”