Experience

United Nations Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Risk Analyst

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  * Manage multiple datasets housed on the Sri Lanka UN Sri Lanka Risk Dashboard (CRD) and supervise all data pipelines feeding to the CRD. * Acting as lead researcher on all Early Warning System (EWS) knowledge products developed based on the conflict indicators tracked on the Sri Lanka CRD * Acting as the technical focal point on multiple initiatives intended to build/enhance the national capacities for conflict prevention initiatives in Sri Lanka led by the Inclusive Governance Team (IGT) at UNDP and the UN RCO in Sri Lanka (e.g. online harmful speech monitoring). Manage multiple datasets housed on the Sri Lanka UN Sri Lanka Risk Dashboard (CRD) and supervise all data pipelines feeding to the CRD. * Acting as lead researcher on all Early Warning System (EWS) knowledge products developed based on the conflict indicators tracked on the Sri Lanka CRD Show less



McKinsey & Company

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consulting Analyst

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

  * Worked as part of a Client Service Team (CST) that implemented a multi-sector analytics transformation for a leading conglomerate in South Asia contributing to an 8-10% rise in EBITDA. * Developed business proposals to onboard clients across a range of sectors including Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Banking and Financial Technology (Fintech). * Worked as part of a Client Service Team (CST) that implemented a multi-sector analytics transformation for a leading conglomerate in South Asia contributing to an 8-10% rise in EBITDA. * Developed business proposals to onboard clients across a range of sectors including Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Banking and Financial Technology (Fintech).



United Nations Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Analyst

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

  * Acted as the main researcher and writer for the South Asia Geopolitics Bulletin: a bi-weekly recap of geopolitical developments in the region to inform the UN's regional strategy. * Monitored the social media landscape in Sri Lanka and produced weekly and monthly analytical reports based on the findings to inform policy decisions pertaining to the country. * Worked in partnership with online community partners and regional UN offices to map UN led efforts aimed at monitoring and countering the prevalence of dangerous narratives online. * Provided technical assistance to community partners of UN Sri Lanka to implement a range of end-to-end programs and interventions on addressing socio–political issues. Show less



Gatehouse

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Geopolitical Intern

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  * Conducted research on the current political landscape in Mozambique. * Examined drivers behind the rise of populism in Central and Eastern Europe. * Conducted research on the current political landscape in Mozambique. * Examined drivers behind the rise of populism in Central and Eastern Europe.



Verité Research

• Sri Lanka
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Performed in the role of primary researcher and writer on a number projects assigned to the organization by a wide international clientele.• Worked as the assignment lead in a project that evaluated a sub-national governance improvement programme.• Wrote content for Manthri.lk: a pioneering trilingual website run by Verité Research, which profiles the actions and activities of each of the 225 Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka.

• Project Assistant

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

  • Worked as a contributor to The Media Analysis: a concise analytical digest of important issues discussed in Sinhala language newspapers each week.• Produced research on the ways to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in politics in Sri Lanka.• Acted as primary researcher in developing an election manifesto promise tracker.



Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI)

• Sri Lanka
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant - Intern

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  * Oversaw the compilation of a comprehensive database of country factsheets. * Wrote the daily briefs published in the Institute’s website. * Prepared a set of guidelines to be followed prior to entering MoU’s with other think tanks to ensure optimal benefits for the institute. * Oversaw the compilation of a comprehensive database of country factsheets. * Wrote the daily briefs published in the Institute’s website. * Prepared a set of guidelines to be followed prior to entering MoU’s with other think tanks to ensure optimal benefits for the institute.