Nikila Fernando
Platform Engineer | DevOps Advocate | Cloud Native Architecture
📋 Biography
I’m a Platform and Site Reliability Engineer focused on Kubernetes, cloud-native architecture, DevOps, platform engineering and multi-cloud technologies. Alongside my professional work, I’m actively involved in Sri Lanka’s developer community, leading and organizing Microsoft-focused and open-source initiatives including the Sri Lanka Developer Forum and Cloud Native Sri Lanka. I regularly contribute through technical sessions, hands-on workshops, mentorship programs and community events, with a strong focus on helping students, early-career engineers and professionals build practical skills in cloud, Kubernetes and modern software delivery. As a Microsoft MVP, I’m passionate about connecting real industry experience with community learning and creating more opportunities for people to grow through technology.