Roshan Fernando
Doctoral Researcher | Marketing Strategist | Computer Scientist
Current Positions
Doctoral Researcher (Part-time)
University of Oulu, Finland
Systems Development Lead
The Sunglass Fix Pty., Ltd, Australia
Leading e-commerce systems development for an international company with 9+ years of comprehensive full-stack expertise:
- Team Leadership: Managing skilled development team while maintaining highest standards of code quality, documentation, and best practices
- Technical Stack: Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, and CSS3 for enterprise-scale applications
- Front-End Excellence: Architecting and implementing user-centric interfaces focused on exceptional UX and conversion optimization
- Back-End Systems: Leading mission-critical projects including order management enhancement, real-time delivery tracking, and automated inventory synchronization
- E-Commerce Scale: Successfully maintaining and optimizing 300,000+ SKUs across multiple sales channels, demonstrating expertise in large-scale product data management
- Marketing Technology Integration: Providing technical leadership to marketing team for Google Ads shopping feeds, Facebook catalog management, and on-site SEO optimization
- Multi-Channel Operations: Developing automated systems for Amazon and eBay listing management via file uploads, ensuring seamless marketplace integration
- Compliance & Security: Generating PCI compliance reports for payment services, maintaining stringent security standards for financial transactions
Education
MSc. in Computer Science and Engineering
Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
University of Oulu, Finland
Master of Business Administration
Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Information Technology
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Professional Certifications
Sun Certified Java Programmer
Java SE and J2EE
Sun Microsystems
Previous Work Experience
Research Assistant Training
Design Research (DR) Group, Center for Ubiquitous Computing
University of Oulu, Finland
Digital Marketing Specialist
Balmond Studio (UK) and Sirus Migration and Education (Australia)
Executed comprehensive digital marketing strategies across UK and Australian markets, driving growth through multi-channel campaigns:
- Campaign Management: Planned and executed integrated web, SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, and display advertising campaigns aligned with business objectives
- Strategic Innovation: Brainstormed and implemented creative growth strategies and digital initiatives in line with company goals and market opportunities
- Data-Driven Optimization: Designed, executed, and measured A/B experiments and conversion tests to continuously improve campaign performance
- Performance Analytics: Measured and reported on all internal and external digital marketing campaigns, assessing ROI and KPIs to demonstrate value and inform strategy
- Competitive Intelligence: Monitored and reported on competitive activity and market trends to maintain strategic advantage
- Brand Growth: Managed all web-based activities to maximize customer experience and strengthen brand presence across digital touchpoints
- Online Advertising: Handled end-to-end online advertising campaigns across multiple platforms, optimizing for maximum reach and conversion
- Web Product Development: Created and implemented informational web products while optimizing existing digital assets for enhanced performance
- Lead Generation: Generated qualified leads through strategic digital marketing campaigns targeting key customer segments
- Email Marketing: Tracked, managed, and optimized email campaigns to nurture leads and drive customer engagement
- Continuous Improvement: Oversaw, reviewed, and reported on marketing activities, providing actionable recommendations for performance enhancement
- Content Management: Developed and updated web content pages and sections to support evolving business requirements and marketing initiatives
Freelance Webmaster & Digital Marketing Consultant
Independent Consultant
Delivered full-spectrum web development and digital marketing solutions to international clients across the United States and United Kingdom:
- Multi-Channel Campaign Management: Planned and executed comprehensive web, SEO/SEM, marketing database, email marketing, social media, and display advertising campaigns for diverse client portfolios
- Web Product Development: Created and implemented informational web products on web servers, including custom web applications, CMS solutions, and e-commerce platforms
- Web Optimization: Continuously optimized existing web products for performance, user experience, search engine visibility, and conversion rate improvement
- Lead Generation: Generated qualified leads through targeted digital marketing campaigns, utilizing data-driven strategies and multi-channel approach
- Email Campaign Management: Tracked, managed, and optimized email marketing campaigns, implementing automated workflows and nurture sequences
- Technical Expertise: Specialized in full-stack web development, SEO optimization, content management systems, and integrated digital marketing solutions
- Client Success: Successfully delivered custom web solutions and marketing strategies for small to medium-sized businesses across various industries, driving measurable business growth
Research Output & Publications
Master's Thesis
A web platform for documentation and assessment of learning progress
Fernando, R. (2024). Master's thesis, University of Oulu
Scholarship Recipient - January 2024Conference Publication
A Web Platform for Documentation and Feedback on Learning in Design Education
Fernando, R., Milara, I.S., Georgiev, G.V. (2025). A Web Platform for Documentation and Feedback on Learning in Design Education. In: Ronchieri, E., Carbone, J., Then, P., Juric, R. (eds) Advances and Challenges of Applying AI/GenAI in Design and Process Science. SDPS 2024. EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-96518-0_18
Language Skills
Sinhala
NativeEnglish
Professional Working ProficiencyFinnish
Currently Studying (Beginner)Interested in Collaboration?
I'm open to discussing research opportunities, consulting engagements, and professional collaborations.