12+ years in the field
Jagath has worked across digital marketing and web development for local and international clients, combining strategy with hands-on execution.
Digital marketing specialist · OnlineBuddy
Strategy that turns
digital attention into growth.
Meet Jagath Kumara — a digital marketing strategist, web developer and founder of OnlineBuddy with 12+ years of hands-on experience across Sri Lankan and international markets.
12+years in digital
4,000+international projects
1,500+US projects
Jagath KumaraFounder · Digital Marketing Strategist
Who we are
Experience without
the agency fluff.
OnlineBuddy is built around practical digital marketing, web development and growth strategy — led by experience and focused on outcomes.
4,000+ international projects
His freelance portfolio includes more than 4,000 international projects, with a strong track record serving clients in the United States.
Strategy + execution
From digital strategy and lead generation to websites, SEO, social media and paid advertising, OnlineBuddy connects the pieces instead of treating them as isolated services.
Built for growing businesses
The wider OnlineBuddy team brings together web developers, designers, digital marketers and social media specialists to help businesses get online and grow.
Career
Work experience.
A career spanning digital strategy, marketing platforms, web development, advertising and international freelance work.
TopJobs.lk · Sri Lanka
Digital Marketing Specialist
Implemented digital strategy, internal marketing systems and tools, new revenue streams and initiatives focused on improving digital marketing KPIs.
Genesiis Software (Pvt) Ltd
Digital Marketing Specialist
Set up digital platforms and strategy, lead generation campaigns, Facebook, Google and LinkedIn advertising, web design and SEO.
JamPhoto (Pvt) Ltd
Assistant Manager
Managed IT, web and digital marketing across JamPhoto, PrintPoint and Papyrus Papers.
Upwork
Digital Marketing Specialist · Freelance
Delivered digital marketing and web-related projects for clients across international markets.
Fiverr
Digital Marketing Specialist & WordPress Developer · Freelance
Completed more than 4,000 international projects, including a significant volume of work for clients in the USA.
Education & certifications
Built on a serious
learning habit.
Formal education and platform certifications spanning strategic marketing, content, digital advertising, analytics, networking and web development.
MSc in Strategic MarketingCardiff Metropolitan University · UK
Business & Marketing Strategies SpecializationUniversity of London
Strategy of Content MarketingUniversity of California
Digital Marketing SpecializationUniversity of Illinois
Retail Marketing Strategy CertificationUniversity of Pennsylvania
Meta Certified Digital Marketing AssociateMeta / Facebook Blueprint
Meta Social Media Marketing Professional CertificateCoursera
HND in Network Engineering & Cyber SecurityPearson College London
CCNACisco Networking Academy
Diploma in Web Application DevelopmentNIBM · Sri Lanka
National Diploma in Network Administration NVQ4Sri Lanka
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering & NetworkingSri Lanka
Digital Marketing CertificationHubSpot Academy
Social Media Marketing CertificationHubSpot Academy
Introduction to Generative AIGoogle Cloud Skills Boost
Advanced Google AnalyticsGoogle
Google AdWords CertificationGoogle
Google Shopping Ads CertificationGoogle
Google Video Ads CertificationGoogle
Google Analytics 4 Essential TrainingLinkedIn
LinkedIn Marketing Solutions FundamentalsLinkedIn
LinkedIn Marketing StrategyLinkedIn
What I do
From strategy
to execution.
OnlineBuddy helps businesses get online, build a credible brand, reach the right audience, generate leads and improve sales.
Digital marketing strategy
Build a practical digital roadmap around your business goals, audience, channels and budget.
Websites & WordPress
Design and develop modern, responsive websites that make the business easier to discover and trust.
SEO & Google Ads
Improve organic visibility and use paid search to reach people who are actively looking for your products or services.
Social media & content
Create a consistent social presence with content direction, creative ideas, campaigns and practical execution.
Lead generation
Connect campaigns, landing pages, tracking and follow-up into a system designed to produce better enquiries.
AI & digital systems
Use automation and smarter digital workflows to reduce repetitive work and improve the customer journey.
12+Years of digital experience
4,000+International projects
1,500+US projects
360°Strategy + execution mindset
The OnlineBuddy mission
Make quality digital marketing more accessible to growing businesses.
OnlineBuddy's wider team is focused on helping startups and established businesses get online, grow their social presence, generate leads, boost sales and build a brand that fits the business.
Why businesses work with OnlineBuddy
- Strategy is connected to actual execution.
- Web, marketing, content, SEO and advertising can work together.
- Solutions can be adapted to the business and budget.
- Experience comes from real projects, not just theory.
- The team continues to upgrade its skills as digital platforms evolve.
Let's work together
Have a business?
Let's grow it.
Tell OnlineBuddy what you're trying to achieve. We'll help you find the right digital strategy, website, content or marketing solution.