About Us

Chanaka – Versatile UX/UI & Project Management Professional

Versatile professional with 15+ years of experience spanning UX/UI design, graphic design, web development, project management, and marketing leadership. Proven track record in:

  • Designing user-centric solutions and crafting engaging user experiences across diverse industries
  • Managing complex, cross-functional projects from inception to deployment
  • Spearheading data-driven marketing initiatives to achieve measurable business outcomes

Core Competencies

  • Leveraging a multidisciplinary skill set encompassing creative design, technical implementation, and strategic planning
  • Delivering innovative solutions that align with user needs and business objectives
  • Leading agile teams and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration
  • Conducting client-facing ideation sessions to drive product development and optimize user engagement

Professional Overview

As an acknowledged User Experience (UX) professional based in Sydney, I specialize in designing and implementing UX strategies. My expertise lies in crafting intuitive solutions for complex problems that meet end-user goals. I achieve this by:

  • Facilitating brainstorming sessions with clients, team members, and management
  • Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and design principles
  • Applying user-centered design methodologies

Career Progression

My career journey has encompassed various roles, including:

  1. Graphic Designer
  2. Web Master
  3. Web Designer & Developer
  4. Team Lead
  5. Project Manager
  6. Art Director
  7. Brand Consultant
  8. CEO / Managing Director

Entrepreneurial Ventures

  • Founded I-Web Solution (Pvt) Ltd in Sri Lanka (2003): An IT and advertising agency serving corporates and SMEs
  • Established DEVCHANS in Australia (2017): Providing advertising and IT solutions in the Australian market

Personal Interests

Outside of work, I am passionate about:

  • Expanding my professional network
  • Attending UX/UI meetups
  • Gardening
  • Building Lego Technic models
  • Cooking
  • Playing cricket and badminton
  • Singing
  • Traveling

I continuously strive to enhance my skills and stay at the forefront of UX/UI design and technology trends.

DESIGN SKILLS

UI/UX 90%
Wireframes & Prototyping 95%
Concept Development 100%
Branding + Identity 85%
Visual design 90%
Art Direction 80%
Task Flows 85%
User Research 75%
Usability Testing 70%
Design Thinking 85%
Design Research 85%
Creative Strategy 90%
Typography & Illustration 80%
Packaging & Advertising 90%
Design for Sustainability 93%
Environmental Graphics 89%
Web Design & Development 85%

DESIGN TOOLS

Adobe creative suite (Ps, Ai, Id, Ae, Lr) 97%
Figma 97%
Adobe XD 98%
Invision 95%
Framer 75%
Sketch 86%
Principle 65%
HTML/CSS 3 89%
WordPress 90%
JavaScript 60%

COLLABORATION

Set clear goals and objectives 92%
Communicate your intentions 94%
Listen and learn to compromise 89%
Overcome challenges and solve problems 92%
Be open-minded 96%
Detail-oriented 97%
Self-starter 98%
Team player 99%
Leadership 95%
Management skills 97%
Time management 89%
Interpersonal skills 92%

EDUCATION

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

Google – Coursera
2021

UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

University of Michigan – Coursera
2020

UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

University of Michigan – Coursera
2020

Introduction to User Experience Principles and Processes

University of Michigan – Coursera
2019

Bachelor & Post Graduate Diploma of Computer Science

British Computer Society – At ESOFT Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd.
2004

CED – Certified E Developer

At e-Commerce Division, IDM Computer Studies.
2000