HI
I'M SAHAN
I'M A WEB/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER...AND THEN SOME.
Photo By Steven Oates
Hello! My name is sahan Pitigala and I'm a web and Software developer. I strive to create reliable and functional applications through concise, modular and well-tested code. I also like to:
Whether you have a job opportunity for me, want to pair up on a coding challenge, or simply want to chat about similar interests, I would love to hear from you.
Roles: Team Lead, Development
The idea for SmartSOS was born from my experience as a volunteer after Hurricane Sandy. It connects local organizations and communities to get supplies to where they are needed most. This project is in progress.GITHUB
Roles: Development, Testing
Digit is a music upvote/downvote app that uses the Souncloud API. GITHUB
Roles: Development
Pinspiration is a Pinterest clone built using Rails. It is a product of the One Month Rails tutorial. GITHUB
Roles: Design, Community Outreach
I started Cardboard Class after seeing a need for affordable classroom space. It was featured and promoted by Skillshare as a resource for their growing base of teachers. The site is based on a wordpress template.
Roles: Production, Editing
September 11th tribute video created using an after efects template and an audio track from Audio Jungle.
Roles: Production, Editing
A promotional video for Sigma Beta Rho created using stock clips along with video editing software After Effects and Sony Vegas.
Roles: Production, Editing
Commercial for an event at Times Square created using After Effects templates and Final Cut Pro. The commercial was also played onboard select international flights.
"...what really blew me away was his creative approach to solving one of the biggest problems our [Skillshare] teachers faced: finding a venue for their classes. He created cardboardclass.com, which we referenced in our help materials from then on." - Danya Cheskis-Gold, Director of Community, Spark Capital LLC
"Sahan is a hardworking, creative, and charismatic individual. I am confident that he will do his best to make considerable contributions to the field of software development." - Dr. Jerold Stein, Dean of Students, Stony Brook University
"After my first interaction with Sahan as a student leader at Stony Brook University, I knew he would be successful in life. Projecting a positive attitude, Sahan treats others with respect and has a likeable personality. Determined and ambitious, when Sahan has an idea, he will do everything in his power to make it happen." - Allison Keibel, Associate Director, Adelphi University
"...Sahan demonstrated himself to be an indispensible asset [...] His tenacity and drive as well as ability to draw from his professional experience will propel him to succeed where he so desires."- Ari Stillman, National President ex officio, Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc.
