Curriculum Vitae

Roshan Fernando

Doctoral Researcher | Marketing Strategist | Computer Scientist

Oulu, Finland
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Current Positions

Doctoral Researcher (Part-time)

University of Oulu, Finland

January 2025 - Present

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
Nov 2016 - Present

Education

MSc. in Computer Science and Engineering

Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

University of Oulu, Finland

July 2024

Master of Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

October 2013

Bachelor of Information Technology

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

January 2012

Bachelor of Science

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

September 2011

Professional Certifications

Sun Certified Java Programmer

Java SE and J2EE

Sun Microsystems

2009

Previous Work Experience

Research Assistant Training

Design Research (DR) Group, Center for Ubiquitous Computing

University of Oulu, Finland

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

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
Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

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
2009 - Oct 2014

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 2024

Conference 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

Native

English

Professional Working Proficiency

Finnish

Currently Studying (Beginner)

Interested in Collaboration?

I'm open to discussing research opportunities, consulting engagements, and professional collaborations.