Hey there! šŸ‘‹ I’m Isuru Buddhika Pathirana (He/Him), a senior engineer based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

What I Do

I spend my days designing and building scalable distributed systems, leading development teams, and turning complex requirements into elegant technical solutions. While I mostly work with backend technologies like Java/SpringBoot, Kafka, Docker and MySQL, I’m comfortable across the full stack and love digging into new technologies.

My current tech obsessions:

  • Clean and maintainable code (which is always my number one)
  • Distributed architecture that actually scales
  • AI-assisted development tools and MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations
  • DevOps practices that make deployment a joy

Who I am

I’m passionate about code quality and believe that clean, well-tested code isn’t just nice to haveā€”it’s essential. If your PR doesn’t meet standards, we’re going to have a friendly but firm conversation about it.

I used to be that guy who hated React and swore by Angular. But along the journey I became a React enthusiast. And also I firmly believe that the best technology is usually the one that solves your specific problem elegantly.

I’m also deeply interested in the evolving landscape of AI-assisted development. Tools like GitHub Copilot and MCP-enabled AI agents are great, but I believe the magic happens when you combine AI efficiency with human judgment, architectural thinking, and thorough code review. We shouldn’t offload our thinking to AI; instead, we should leverage these tools to write better code faster while keeping our brains firmly in the driver’s seat.

Why I Write

This blog is where I share my adventures in software engineering, thoughts on system design, interesting discoveries and sometimes rants. I also explore digital privacy, the ethics of AI in development, and the balance between automation and human expertise.

Fair warning: I’m more of a reader than a writer, so posts come when inspiration strikes rather than on a schedule. Quality over quantity, right? šŸ˜‰

Beyond the Code

When I’m not designing systems or looking at some weired code, you’ll find me:

  • Reading everything from technical documentation to science fiction
  • Watching movies (the good, the bad, and the wonderfully terrible)
  • Exploring the intersection of technology and philosophy
  • Discussing with my inner voice about modern and greek philosophy
  • Probably drinking coffee (or a beer if it’s a Friday)

Let’s Connect

Got questions about distributed systems? Want to debate the merits of different architectural patterns? Curious about AI-assisted development workflows or MCP integrations? Just want to chat about tech, books, philosophy, or why human oversight is crucial when working with AI coding tools?

“The best code is the code you don’t have to write twice, and the best architecture is the one that scales gracefully with both traffic and team size.”