Hi, I'm Gihan Supun

With 6+ years of experience, I craft user-focused digital products by blending design thinking with modern front-end technologies. Passionate about creating scalable, accessible, and engaging experiences that drive business growth.

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Gihan Supun - Senior UI/UX Engineer

Hi, I'm Gihan Supun — Senior UI/UX Engineer

With 6+ years of experience in UI/UX and front-end engineering, I design and build scalable digital products for startups, enterprises, and government organizations. My expertise lies in creating human-centered interfaces, design systems, and responsive applications that balance aesthetics with functionality.

UI/UX Design

Wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, design systems

Front-End Development

React, Angular, Vue, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, WordPress

Collaboration & Leadership

Agile workflows, cross-functional teamwork, mentoring

🌏 Designing impactful solutions for users worldwide

Skills

UI/UX Engineer and Product Designer with strong technical background and hands-on industry experience.

Frontend Development

HTML/CSS 95%
JavaScript 88%
Vue.js 82%

Backend Development

PHP 78%
Laravel 75%
MySQL 72%

Design & Tools

Figma 85%
Photoshop 70%
Illustrator 68%

Cloud & DevOps

AWS 76%
Docker 73%
Git 90%

Professional Expertise

Senior UI/UX Engineer and Product Designer with extensive experience in building scalable, user-centered digital products. Proven expertise in design systems, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering high-impact solutions for enterprise, government, and global brands.

Core Expertise

UI/UX Design
Design Systems
Product Design
User Research
Usability Testing
React & Vue.js
HTML / CSS / SCSS
Cross-Functional Leadership

Resume

UI/UX Engineer and Product Designer with strong academic background and hands-on industry experience.

Professional Experience

Experience in designing and delivering user-centered digital products across web and mobile platforms.

Senior UI/UX Engineer

Optimo

Dec 2023 - Present

Sydney, Australia

  • Lead the UI/UX design team, overseeing project planning and cross-functional collaboration with product managers, engineers, and QA teams.
  • Delivered high-impact design solutions for Australian councils including City of Sydney, Northern Beaches Council, and Wollongong City Council.
  • Contributed to global-scale projects such as Paris Olympics 2024 and Milano Cortina Olympics 2026.
  • Built and maintained scalable design systems and reusable UI libraries, improving development efficiency by approximately 40%.
  • Conducted in-depth user research and usability testing, leading to measurable improvements in user satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior designers and engineers, promoting continuous learning and team growth.

Senior UI/UX Engineer & Senior Product Designer

i4T Labs

Dec 2021 - Jul 2023

Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

  • Led design and development of responsive web and mobile applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Vue.js.
  • Collaborated with product managers, developers, and content teams to deliver high-quality user experiences.
  • Conducted user research, usability testing, and UX improvements based on feedback.
  • Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using Sketch.
  • Designed and maintained design systems and style guides.
  • Mentored junior designers and managed multiple projects simultaneously.

UI/UX Engineer

JRC Software

Mar 2021 - Nov 2021

Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

  • Developed responsive user interfaces using HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript.
  • Designed and launched mobile applications and websites for multiple clients.
  • Conducted user research and usability testing to validate design decisions.
  • Created wireframes and visual designs using Sketch and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Worked closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation.

Associate UI/UX Engineer

Rezgateway

Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

  • Created wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for client applications.
  • Collaborated with developers to refine designs through multiple iterations.
  • Worked autonomously in an agile environment.
  • Assisted in preparing design documentation and style guides.

Education

Academic qualifications and professional certifications.

MSc in IT and Strategic Innovation

2022 - 2023

Kingston University - London

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

2015 - 2019

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University - Colombo

Advanced Level - Art

2014

Mahinda College, Galle

Contact

Have a project in mind or need a professional website? Feel free to reach out anytime.

Contact Info

I’m always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.

Location

Colombo

Sri Lanka

Phone Number

+94 71 775 8637

Email Address

gihansupunkdu@gmail.com

Get In Touch

Send me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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