Data & Analytics Engineer with 2+ years of experience building automated data validation pipelines, test-failure analytics, and process automation using Python and SQL, with Power BI dashboards to drive evidence-based decisions. Strong academic foundation in applied machine learning, including supervised/unsupervised learning and transfer learning, alongside experience collaborating with R&D teams and communicating technical results. Currently expanding cloud integration skills with Azure and Azure Data Factory.

Ahnaf Shihab

Data & Analytics Engineer with 2+ years of experience building automated data validation pipelines, test-failure analytics, and process automation using Python and SQL, with Power BI dashboards to drive evidence-based decisions. Strong academic foundation in applied machine learning, including supervised/unsupervised learning and transfer learning, alongside experience collaborating with R&D teams and communicating technical results. Currently expanding cloud integration skills with Azure and Azure Data Factory.

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Data & Analytics Engineer with 2+ years of experience building automated data validation pipelines, test-failure analytics, and process automation using Python and SQL, with Power BI dashboards to drive evidence-based decisions.

Strong academic foundation in applied machine learning, including supervised/unsupervised learning and transfer learning, alongside experience collaborating with R&D teams and communicating technical results. Currently expanding cloud integration skills with Azure and Azure Data Factory.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Sinhala, Sinhalese
Fluent

Work Experience

Visiting Lecturer
November 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Delivered lectures, tutorials, and assessments in Digital Electronics. Prepared lesson plans and lab material aligned to course outcomes, and mentored students through digital logic design and practical troubleshooting.
Test and Validation Engineer
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Built and maintained automated data validation pipelines in Python and Selenium, querying and cross-checking data in MySQL to ensure accuracy and consistency of R&D test outputs. Categorised and analysed test-failure data from historical runs and trace details, converting raw logs into Power BI dashboards that supported evidence-based triage decisions. Version-controlled test scripts and validation artefacts using Perforce and Git, working with structured repositories in a Linux environment. Collaborated with cross-functional R&D teams to define test requirements, troubleshoot failures, and improve robustness of validation processes.
Test & Validation Engineer at Synopsys Inc
March 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Contributed to product validation for R&D; employed Python, Python Selenium, JavaScript Selenium, MySQL, Verilog, and Linux scripting for automation; created and executed comprehensive test cases to ensure robustness of solutions.
Technical Engineer Intern
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Supported product validation for R&D software by creating and executing test cases using Python and JavaScript Selenium, MySQL, and Linux scripting. Gained early exposure to version-controlled, automation-driven validation workflows that carried into later full-time test and validation work.
Technical Engineer Intern at Synopsys Inc
October 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Developed software by creating and executing sample test cases; leveraged Python Selenium, JavaScript Selenium, MySQL, Verilog, and Linux scripting for automation in a Linux environment, ensuring robust validation processes.
Management Assistant
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Provided administrative and customer service support to the public, lawyers, and stakeholders, including secure handling of confidential and legal/registration documents.
Management Assistant at Registrar General Department
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Provided administrative and customer service support to members of the public, lawyers, and stakeholders; responded to inquiries, processed legal and registration documents, coordinated with clients, and ensured efficient service delivery.
Visiting Lecturer at Dep. of Electrical & Telecommunication Engineering, SEUSL
November 1, 2015 - May 1, 2026
Conduct lectures, tutorials, and assessments for Digital Electronics; prepared lesson plans, lab sheets, and tutorial materials aligned with course ILOs; mentored students to help them understand digital logic design and practical troubleshooting.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Studies (Biomedical Engineering) at University of Tasmania
June 1, 2026 - July 7, 2026
BSc (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
December 1, 2018 - June 1, 2024
Higher Diploma in information technology (DIT) at UCSC – University of Colombo School of Computing
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
GCE A/L & O/L Examination at KM/KM/ Zahira College (National), Kalmunai
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
PhD in Medical Studies (Biomedical Engineering) at University of Tasmania, Australia
June 1, 2026 - July 28, 2026
BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
December 1, 2018 - June 1, 2024
Higher Diploma in Information Technology at UCSC, University of Colombo School of Computing
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
PhD in Medical Studies (Biomedical Engineering) at University of Tasmania, Australia
June 1, 2026 - July 28, 2026
BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
December 1, 2018 - June 1, 2024
Higher Diploma in Information Technology at UCSC, University of Colombo School of Computing
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
PhD in Medical Studies (Biomedical Engineering) at University of Tasmania, Australia
June 1, 2026 - July 28, 2026
BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronics Engineering at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
December 1, 2018 - June 1, 2024
Higher Diploma in Information Technology at UCSC, University of Colombo School of Computing
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024

Qualifications

Supervised Machine Learning (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Advanced Learning Algorithms (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Getting Started with AWS Machine Learning (Coursera)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Python for Beginners (University of Moratuwa)
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
PTE Academic – English Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2026
Coursera: Supervised Machine Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Advanced Learning Algorithms
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Unsupervised Learning/Recommenders/Reinforcement Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Getting Started with AWS Machine Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Python for Beginners (University of Moratuwa)
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
PTE Academic (overall score 82)
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
PTE Academic (Overall score 82; Listening 79, Reading 73, Speaking 81, Writing 76)
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
PTE Academic (Overall score 82)
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Supervised Machine Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Advanced Learning Algorithms
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Unsupervised Learning/Recommenders/Reinforcement Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Getting Started with AWS Machine Learning
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Coursera: Python for Beginners (University of Moratuwa)
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services, Government, Energy & Utilities, Computers & Electronics