MINURA KARIYAWASAM
Senior Solution Architect @ WSO2
The best engineers don't just know how to use technology, they know when not to.
[01]Personal Philosophy
Technology isn't the challenge anymore, clarity is. In a world that rewards complexity, I believe true engineering is the art of restraint, knowing when to simplify, when to automate, and when to step back and let the system breathe.
I've learned that good architecture isn't just functional; it's intentional.It respects human context, scales naturally, and leaves no room for unnecessary friction. My guiding principles are simple:
Elegance over excess.
Code should vanish into purpose.
Transparency over tricks.
Design earns trust through clarity, not cleverness.
Intent over implementation.
A solution's value is measured by why it exists, not how it was built.
Every system I design, whether an integration platform, authentication flow, or analytics pipeline, carries human and operational consequences. I don't just build for scale; I build for sense.
[02]About
I'm a Senior Solution Architect at WSO2, specializing in enterprise integration, API architecture, and identity management. I help organizations transform legacy systems into modern, interoperable ecosystems, blending engineering precision with architectural empathy.
My work spans across solution design for C-level stakeholders, technical leadership, and driving product adoption through strategic customer engagements. I bridge business strategy with deep technical design, while mentoring teams and shaping product direction.
I enjoy solving the "invisible problems", the ones hidden in middleware, orchestration, or authentication flows that quietly make everything else possible.
[03]Expertise
Enterprise Integration
Designing and deploying microservice architectures using WSO2 API Manager, Micro Integrator, and Asgardeo, enabling secure, discoverable, and policy-driven APIs.
Cloud & DevOps Engineering
Orchestrating infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, focusing on performance observability and minimal operational overhead.
Identity & Access Management
Implementing secure authentication and authorization flows with OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML, optimizing user experience without compromising on trust or compliance.
Distributed Systems & Monitoring
Researching and developing frameworks for monitoring multi-tenant cloud environments, emphasizing real-time analytics, scalability, and fault isolation.
[04]Experience
WSO2, Inc.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
WSO2 is an open-source technology provider founded in 2005. It delivers software and cloud solutions that provide foundational technologies for application development and identity and access management.
Senior Solution Architect
- •Lead complex customer engagements, driving successful adoption and expansion of WSO2 products and solutions
- •Architect and present comprehensive solutions to C-level executives and technical stakeholders, effectively addressing business challenges and technical requirements
- •Serve as a subject matter expert in multiple technical domains, actively contributing to internal knowledge sharing and external thought leadership
- •Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to Solution Engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical expertise
- •Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to influence product roadmap based on customer feedback and market trends
- •Develop and deliver advanced technical workshops and training sessions for customers and partners
- •Drive pre-sales and post-sales activities, including technical deep dives, proof-of-concepts, and solution validation
- •Identify and develop new business opportunities by aligning WSO2 offerings with customer needs and market demands
- •Represent WSO2 at industry events and conferences, delivering presentations and fostering strong customer relationships
- •Proactively identify and resolve critical customer issues, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
Solution Architect
- •Served as a subject matter expert in multiple technical domains, actively contributing to internal knowledge sharing and external thought leadership
- •Collaborated with product management and engineering teams to influence product roadmap based on customer feedback and market trends
- •Drove pre-sales and post-sales activities, including technical deep dives, proof-of-concepts, and solution validation
- •Identified and developed new business opportunities by aligning WSO2 offerings with customer needs and market demands
- •Represented WSO2 at industry events and conferences, delivering presentations and fostering strong customer relationships
- •Proactively identified and resolved critical customer issues, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
- •Designed custom demos aligning with customers' business and technical requirements
- •Presented and demonstrated WSO2 products and solutions, effectively communicating technical and business benefits
- •Developed subject matter expertise on specific technical subjects, contributing to personal brand building
- •Provided feedback to relevant teams on customer usage, aligning with product design and integration approaches
- •Stayed up-to-date on technology trends and industry domains, participating in discussions on technology and product features
- •Contributed to Quick Start Programs (QSPs) as a consultant, making significant contributions to ensure program success
Site Reliability Engineer
Managed Service & Private Cloud Team
- •Led development and implementation of a native-based monitoring solution, boosting productivity and enhancing application monitoring for clients
- •Oversaw deployment and management of up to 30 customer deployments across Azure, AWS, and on-premise servers (WSO2 products), achieving 99.99% SLA for key partners
- •Architected and managed infrastructure pipelines (Kubernetes clusters, container registries, secure vaults) for streamlined operations
- •Swiftly resolved incidents, including outage management, root cause analysis, and post-incident debriefing, ensuring mitigation and prevention
- •Implemented and managed monitoring, auditing, and alerting systems for comprehensive deployment visibility and proactive response
[05]Academic Background
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Software Engineering
University of Westminster, London, England ·
Certified Information Security Expert (CISE)
EC Council, ANC ·
[06]Research & Publications
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.16180.22402
A comprehensive analysis of a novel amalgamated framework for monitoring multi-tenant cloud environments, addressing the challenges of performance isolation, scalability, and real-time analytics in distributed systems.
[07]Impact & Contributions
Helped multiple organizations modernize their digital infrastructure through secure API-led architectures, enabling seamless integration across legacy and cloud-native systems.
Mentored engineering teams on integration best practices and cloud observability, fostering technical growth and operational excellence across distributed systems.
Created open educational content that helps students and junior developers navigate tech careers, with articles reaching over 10,000 readers seeking clarity in complex technical domains.
Published applied research bridging academic cloud theory with enterprise implementation, contributing frameworks for multi-tenant cloud monitoring that balance performance with isolation.
[08]Technical Blog Highlights
Everyone's Building MCP — So Why Aren't People Really Using It?
Examining the gap between Model Context Protocol adoption and actual usage, exploring the challenges and opportunities in enterprise AI integration.
Vibe Coding 101: Stop Writing Code, Start Building Products
Exploring how AI-powered coding assistants are revolutionizing the development workflow. A mindset shift from line-by-line coding to product-focused engineering.
Why Every Engineer I Know Is Switching to Claude (And You Should Too)
A deep dive into why Claude AI remains the top choice for coding in 2025. Written from a Solution Engineer's perspective on building POCs and leveraging AI assistants effectively.
How Solution Engineers Can Become Trusted Advisors in the AI Era
Insights on evolving from technical consultant to strategic advisor in the age of AI. Practical guidance for solution engineers navigating modern customer engagements.
Elevating Cloud Monitoring: A Unified Approach to Multi-Tenant Clouds
Exploring unified monitoring frameworks for multi-tenant cloud environments. Balancing performance, isolation, and scalability in distributed systems.
I see engineering as craftsmanship, not automation of logic, but refinement of judgment. I'm driven by curiosity, skepticism, and the belief that simplicity is the most underrated form of innovation.
Every system, line of code, or article I write is part of one pursuit: to make technology disappear, so that people can focus on what truly matters.