Jude Stephen Fernando
Managing Director, Stephen Innovations · Senior IoT Software Engineer
Six years of experience designing and deploying IoT solutions across agriculture, logistics, education, manufacturing and smart homes — with expertise spanning embedded systems, cloud platforms and data analytics.
Experienced Senior IoT Engineer with expertise in designing and deploying innovative IoT solutions across agriculture, logistics, education, manufacturing and smart homes. Skilled in embedded systems, cloud platforms and data analytics, with a track record of optimising real-time monitoring and asset tracking.
Professional Experience
Senior IoT Engineer
2023–2024 · Loyola College
Developed a secure IoT/NFC-based access control system with AES-128 encryption.
Architected a Laravel backend and React Native mobile apps for real-time scheduling and monitoring.
Implemented Python-based analytics to enhance access management decision-making.
Trainee Senior IoT Engineer
2022–2023 · PODIE
Designed IoT solutions for turmeric and ginger processing, improving production efficiency by 30%.
Engineered hardware and Flutter-based software for process optimisation and predictive maintenance.
Integrated edge computing with Raspberry Pi and cloud-based reporting for real-time analytics.
IoT Engineer
2021–2022 · Litro Gas Company
Developed IoT-enabled gas cylinder scales with precise weight measurements.
Built RESTful APIs and mobile apps supporting voice-controlled interactions via Alexa and Google Assistant.
Optimised firmware with FreeRTOS for extended battery life and predictive analytics.
Associate IoT Engineer
2020–2021 · DSI Footwear
Developed IoT-enabled tracking shoes with LoRaWAN, Bluetooth and multi-layer PCBs.
Created cross-platform mobile apps for real-time tracking and activity monitoring.
Conducted field testing to ensure ergonomic and functional alignment.
Trainee Associate IoT Engineer
2019–2020 · DP30 CrossFit Center
Built IoT-based access control systems with fingerprint, facial recognition and NFC integration.
Developed Laravel and Vue.js applications for member management and fitness tracking.
Implemented automated reminders and personalised fitness reporting systems.
Intern IoT Engineer
2018–2019 · KINTEGRA
Designed and tested hardware for the SI SocketX smart socket, including real-time power monitoring algorithms.
Developed mobile app functionality for remote control and scheduling using Android Studio and Swift.
Integrated RESTful APIs for seamless cloud communication and voice control support.
Education
BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business
Coventry University, UK — First Class Honours, 4-Year Sandwich Programme.
Core Skills
Awards & Activities
Future Soft Finalist — NIBM Software Competitions 2018
Best Social IoT Platform — Made in Sri Lanka, Sirasa TV Heta Rata 2019
Jurors' Distinction Award — Smart Urbanization IoT "SI SocketX", e-Swabhimani 2020
Student Entrepreneur Finalist — Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), EO Sri Lanka 2022
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award — NIBM Start-Up Summit 2024
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