As of yesterday, the 8th of March 2011, I've left WSO2 after four and a half years. I joined WSO2 as a Software Engineer in September 2006, immediately after passing out from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. I was an Architect and Product Manager at WSO2, and lead the WSO2 ESB through many successful releases and client engagements.
I was never a person who was easily satisfied :-) So I always ensured that there was a target for me to achieve, and did whatever it took to realize it!
My childhood aim was to become an engineer, and this was achieved through a scholarship to enter the University of Moratuwa. Then my aim was to specialize in Computer Science, and I graduated with first class honors, to join WSO2. Then my dream was to become a Software Architect, and I achieved it in just 3 1/2 years.
Leaving WSO2
When I joined WSO2, my resume stated my objective was as follows: "My ambition is to be a useful software developer/designer for the community and to the company that I work for and be satisfied with the work I do". I wanted to realize this fully to the last word and letter!
Ralph Waldo Emerson said "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment". Steve Jobs again stressed this in "Connecting the dots". I've gotta love what I do, and designing and writing great software is what keeps me ticking!
From now on, I'll be a consultant on enterprise systems integration specializing in the use of ESBs, and increase my involvement in Apache Software Foundation projects; now as one of its elected members. I'll also work with other large enterprises and possibly government institutions as a consultant.
As life moves on, its just the end of one chapter, and the beginning of another. But whichever chapter it maybe, I'll be designing and writing great software, and always be enjoying what I do!
KIT : ruwan.linton@gmail.com
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3 comments:
Congratulations and good luck Ruwan. You provided me a great guidance when I was a ESB team member as a leader and a great friend.
Keep up the good work.
Rajika
Wish you all the best in your future challenges!!It was great to work with you back in the day
Wish you all the best Ruwan ayyae! You were the best mentor I came across during my first stay! I am honored to work with you, you were a great teacher and a friend.
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