Ashen Ishanka

Ashen Ishanka

Senior iOS Developer & Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience creating elegant, high-performance mobile applications

About Me

Passionate iOS developer with expertise in Swift, SwiftUI, and cutting-edge mobile technologies

Building Exceptional Mobile Experiences

I'm Ashen Ishanka, an iOS developer based in Galle, Sri Lanka with over 5 years of professional experience creating mobile applications that users love. My journey in software development began during my university studies, and I've since dedicated myself to mastering the art of iOS development.

As the founder of Ashen Software, I've had the privilege of developing and publishing numerous apps on the App Store that solve real-world problems while maintaining elegant user experiences and robust technical foundations.

When I'm not coding, I enjoy sharing my knowledge through my YouTube channel "Coffee Programmer" and contributing to open-source projects that benefit the developer community.

Swift SwiftUI UIKit Combine Core Data Firebase REST APIs Git CI/CD Unit Testing

Professional Experience

My journey through the world of software development and iOS engineering

2021 - Present

Founder & Lead Developer

Ashen Software

  • Founded mobile development studio specializing in iOS applications
  • Designed, developed, and published 10+ apps on the App Store
  • Implemented monetization strategies generating consistent revenue
  • Mentored junior developers and managed project timelines
2019 - 2021

iOS Developer

Tech Solutions Lanka

  • Developed enterprise iOS applications for international clients
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define features
  • Improved app performance by 40% through optimization
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
2017 - 2019

Junior Software Engineer

Digital Innovations

  • Assisted in development of mobile and web applications
  • Learned fundamentals of iOS development and Swift
  • Contributed to open-source projects to build skills
  • Participated in code reviews and team knowledge sharing

Featured Apps

A selection of my published iOS applications available on the App Store

Fix Grammar App

Fix Grammar

Advanced grammar correction utility with AI-powered suggestions to improve your writing in real-time.

RomajiConvert App

RomajiConvert

Convert Japanese text to Romaji instantly with support for multiple romanization systems.

SafeNet Browser App

SafeNet Browser

Privacy-first web browser with built-in ad blocking, tracker prevention, and encrypted bookmarks.

Sketch Generator App

Sketch Generator

Transform photos into beautiful pencil sketches with customizable effects and sharing options.

HireApp

HireApp

Freelance platform connecting businesses with top talent across various industries.

Seya Online App

Seya Online

Shopping app for Sri Lanka featuring local businesses with secure payment options.

Education & Certifications

My academic background and professional certifications

Master's in Software Engineering

Kingston University (Candidate) 2023 - Present

Advanced studies in software architecture, machine learning, and secure software development.

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering

London Metropolitan University 2016 - 2020

First-class honors degree with focus on mobile development and software design patterns.

Postgraduate Diploma in IT

BCS (Level 7, UK HEQ) 2020 - 2021

Specialized in enterprise software development and IT project management.

Certified Secure Software Engineer

C|SSD Certification 2022

Professional certification in secure coding practices and vulnerability prevention.

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to discuss opportunities? I'd love to hear from you