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ShenalKotuwewatta

Building privacy-first developer experiences

Software Engineer at Meta· MIT '22 · Building technology that empowers and educates.

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01About Me

Engineer. Educator. Builder.

Shenal S Kotuwewatta

I'm a software engineer at Meta based in Bellevue, WA, where I focus on compliance and privacy experiences for Meta for Developers. I graduated from MIT with a double major in Computer Science & Engineering and Mathematics, along with a Business Analytics minor from MIT Sloan. I also hold a Master in Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business.

Beyond my engineering work, I'm passionate about creating opportunities through education. I founded the Sri Lanka Economics and Finance Olympiad (SLEFO), co-founded the Fulworth Foundation, and built Radian Education — an MIT Sandbox-backed startup bringing computer science education to students in Sri Lanka.

4+Years in Tech
10+Countries Impacted
1000+Students Reached
2022MIT Class of

02Experience & Education

Where I've been.

Experience

2022 — Present

Software Engineer

Meta
Bellevue, WA

Building compliance and privacy experiences for Meta for Developers (developers.facebook.com). Working on tools and systems that help developers navigate privacy requirements and build responsibly on the Meta platform.

ReactPrivacyComplianceDeveloper Tools
2020 — 2022

Program Assistant

MIT ReACT (Refugee Action Hub)
Cambridge, MA

Supported remote computer science teaching initiatives for displaced learners and refugees, helping bridge educational gaps through technology.

EducationSocial ImpactTeaching

Education

2018 — 2022

BS in Computer Science & Engineering + Mathematics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA

Double major in Computer Science & Engineering (Course 6-3) and Mathematics (Course 18). Minor in Business Analytics from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

CSMathematicsBusiness Analytics
2023 — 2024

Master in Management (MSM)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Gies College of Business
Champaign, IL

Graduate management degree from the Gies College of Business, complementing technical expertise with business strategy and leadership skills.

ManagementBusiness StrategyLeadership

03Initiatives & Impact

Things I've built.

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SLEFO

Founder & Director

The Sri Lanka Economics and Finance Olympiad — an annual national competition founded in 2020 that identifies and nurtures young economic talent. Also serves as team leader for Sri Lanka at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO).

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Fulworth Foundation

Co-Founder & Director

A non-profit organization focused on education, healthcare, and financial stability projects in Sri Lanka. Operates initiatives including the Fulworth Scholarship and SLEFO.

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Radian Education

Founder

An MIT Sandbox-backed startup providing affordable computer science education to high school students in Sri Lanka through innovative remote learning methods.

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International Economics Olympiad

IEO Board Member

Member of the International Board of the International Economics Olympiad (IEO), contributing to the global governance of economics education and competition.

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04Get in Touch

Let's connect.

Whether you want to collaborate, chat about technology, or discuss how we can make education more accessible — I'd love to hear from you.

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