Raahi has always been about people — not just travelers and locals, but also the young builders helping shape the platform behind the scenes. As we continue building a people-powered travel marketplace for global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've started forming a small but ambitious engineering team in Sri Lanka made up of passionate students and young developers eager to work in a fast-moving startup environment.
Over the past few months, our interns have been contributing to product development, brainstorming sessions, architecture discussions, frontend and backend implementation, and learning what it truly means to build under startup pressure. More than just internships, this has become an opportunity for them to gain exposure to ownership, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking while helping us shape the future of Raahi.
Our Team
Dewudunu Bandara
Full-Time Intern
Currently completing his 3rd year at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Dew joined Raahi in late March 2026 as one of the first full-time interns on the team. Adapting rapidly to the fast-paced startup environment, he leads cross-functional coordination across engineering teams.
Outside of work, he prioritizes quality time with family and friends while dedicating his weekends to continuing his education.
Nisitha Padeniya
Full-Time Intern
A Computer Science major at the University of Peradeniya , Nisitha joined Raahi in late April 2026 as a full-time intern. He is driving the next phase of the platform, focusing heavily on our web app and partner portal.
In his free time, Nisitha is an avid badminton player, tech tinkerer, and loves cloves hitting the gym.
Praveen Adithya
Full-Time Intern
Praveen, a CS major at the University of Peradeniya, joined Raahi in April 2026 as a core engineering intern. He drives key technical developments across both mobile app and backend architectures.
When he’s not coding, you’ll find him helping out with his family’s catering business, catching a movie, or unwinding with friends.
Tharaka Nisansala
Full-Time Intern
A Computer Science graduate from the University of Jaffna, Tharaka joined Raahi as a Full-Stack Engineer. She leads the development of the Izzy Travel Engine and facilitates cross-functional collaboration across tech teams.
A dedicated athlete, Tharaka has represented her university on multiple inter-university teams and is also a marathon runner.
Kavishka Maniohara
Full-Time Intern
Currently studying CS at ICBT Kandy Campus (Cardiff Metropolitan University), Kavishka brings a strong visual focus to Raahi. He works across frontend development and UI/UX design to build clean, intuitive platform experiences.
Outside of his studies and work, he keeps a busy schedule driving for ride-share platforms, attending school, and showcasing his heritage as an active cultural dancer.