Graduate Data Science Consultant

• May 2023 - Present

• Developed a classification model using Python (sklearn) to predict retention among production employees of a manufacturing client, resulting in recall score of 80% - for every 100 positive predictions, at least 80 will retain. • Formulated interactive Power BI dashboards to present attendance, labor requirement vs. allocation, and production target vs achievement by department, enabling efficient management of labor each day. • Leveraged agile methodology to streamline project management, ensuring seamless collaboration, iterative development, and timely delivery. Show less

Data Analyst (CER)

• Nov 2019 - Present

Sales Manager - Professional Lighting (B2B)

• Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

• Collected and explored sales data using Salesforce CRM and Power BI to identify trends and opportunities in country-wide infrastructure improvement projects, generating a sales pipeline worth of $100 mil • Led a project to transform streetlights in city of Colombo into smart LED systems, overseeing initial research, proposal writing, planning and tracking, generated $80 mil revenue, completed installation within 8 months • Collected and explored sales data using Salesforce CRM and Power BI to identify trends and opportunities in country-wide infrastructure improvement projects, generating a sales pipeline worth of $100 mil • Led a project to transform streetlights in city of Colombo into smart LED systems, overseeing initial research, proposal writing, planning and tracking, generated $80 mil revenue, completed installation within 8 months

Product Manager

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2017

• Devised and executed a product roadmap for commercial trucks, by defining goals and objectives, identifying key themes and epics, and prioritizing user stories, growing market share from 36% to 50% (2016) • Examined product performance data using A/B testing, user feedback analysis, and cohort analysis to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about product development. • Devised and executed a product roadmap for commercial trucks, by defining goals and objectives, identifying key themes and epics, and prioritizing user stories, growing market share from 36% to 50% (2016) • Examined product performance data using A/B testing, user feedback analysis, and cohort analysis to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about product development.

Marketing Manager/ Trainer

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

Built partnerships with 2 state universities, developed content and conducted soft-skill development programs for undergraduates Built partnerships with 2 state universities, developed content and conducted soft-skill development programs for undergraduates

Associate Resource Management Lead

• Dec 2009 - Nov 2010

• Organized and implemented recruitment drives to hire experienced IT professionals; recruited 1000 + associates • Managed relationships with projects; interfaced with delivery teams to gather staffing requirements, staffed projects through rotation of employees in BFS 3 vertical, accomplished 80% fulfillment of open positions • Organized and implemented recruitment drives to hire experienced IT professionals; recruited 1000 + associates • Managed relationships with projects; interfaced with delivery teams to gather staffing requirements, staffed projects through rotation of employees in BFS 3 vertical, accomplished 80% fulfillment of open positions

President, Colombo North Local Committee

• Jun 2008 - May 2009

1. Lead the team to successfully achieve goals and objectives in key result areas 2. Developed contents and trained members at national and local conferences 3. Achieved the highest number of international student exchanges to that date despite the war situation in Sri Lanka 1. Lead the team to successfully achieve goals and objectives in key result areas 2. Developed contents and trained members at national and local conferences 3. Achieved the highest number of international student exchanges to that date despite the war situation in Sri Lanka

Internship in Microbiology

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

1. Performed microbial tests to assure row materials, packing materials and finished products are free of contaminants 2. Learned cosmetic production processes and practices 1. Performed microbial tests to assure row materials, packing materials and finished products are free of contaminants 2. Learned cosmetic production processes and practices

HR Intern

• Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

1. Screened resumes, shortlisted candidates, organized interviews and assessment centers for Management Trainee recruitment program in 2008 2. Promoted e-learning environment and among internal employees in order to fulfill training requirements through e-learning 1. Screened resumes, shortlisted candidates, organized interviews and assessment centers for Management Trainee recruitment program in 2008 2. Promoted e-learning environment and among internal employees in order to fulfill training requirements through e-learning