I'm Darshi Wanniarachchi, a dynamic and outcome-focused analytics leader with over 16 years of cross-sector experience spanning healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and supply chain. I excel at turning data into strategic action, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and guiding enterprise-wide analytics transformations to boost business performance. I work closely with stakeholders to shape data strategy, drive governance and process improvements, and deliver self-service insights through compelling storytelling and dashboards that are easy to understand and act upon.

Darshi Wanniarachchi

I'm Darshi Wanniarachchi, a dynamic and outcome-focused analytics leader with over 16 years of cross-sector experience spanning healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and supply chain. I excel at turning data into strategic action, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and guiding enterprise-wide analytics transformations to boost business performance. I work closely with stakeholders to shape data strategy, drive governance and process improvements, and deliver self-service insights through compelling storytelling and dashboards that are easy to understand and act upon.

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I’m Darshi Wanniarachchi, a dynamic and outcome-focused analytics leader with over 16 years of cross-sector experience spanning healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and supply chain. I excel at turning data into strategic action, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and guiding enterprise-wide analytics transformations to boost business performance.

I work closely with stakeholders to shape data strategy, drive governance and process improvements, and deliver self-service insights through compelling storytelling and dashboards that are easy to understand and act upon.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Team Lead – Primary Care Analytics WA at WA Primary Health Alliance
November 1, 2020 - Present
Led analytics function across primary care programs, supporting continuous monitoring aligned to healthcare strategy. Co-developed program KPIs and performance targets; built analytics capacity within the team to influence decision making and guide organisation-level strategy. Managed data reporting pipelines with automation and engaged stakeholders to enhance data literacy. Led migration of analytics infrastructure to Azure cloud, developed self-service dashboards for stakeholders, and directed data workstreams for major system upgrades, elevating analytics maturity across the organisation.
Senior Business & Reporting Analyst at Therapy Focus
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2020
Monitored and analysed financial and operational data to guide strategic direction. Conducted scenario modelling and financial viability assessments for key initiatives, participated in budget development, and maintained operational dashboards. Trained teams on BI tool usage and interpretation to improve data literacy. Achievements included establishing an Integrated Reporting Framework and providing analytics for expansion planning and income diversification.
Data Analyst at Vesco Foods Pty Ltd
August 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018
Delivered executive reporting and operational insights across supply chain functions; supported procurement, warehousing, and distribution with tailored analytics. Identified bottlenecks and opportunities, and automated recurring reports to improve turnaround time and reduce manual errors. Achievements included optimizing run sizes and safety stock thresholds and designing a long-term production planning tool adopted across WA and QLD factories.
Engineering Lead, Network Performance & Optimisation at Lanka Bell Ltd
October 1, 2005 - August 31, 2014
Led performance monitoring and optimization analytics for national telecom networks. Generated forecasts and detailed performance reports to guide expansion strategies; coordinated with service providers and regulators on interconnectivity; supported traffic routing changes based on network usage patterns. Achievements included automating key reporting functions and representing the company in regulatory forums and inter-provider negotiations.

Education

Bachelor of Information Engineering at University of Ruhuna
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2005
Master of Business Administration at University of Honolulu
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2009

Qualifications

Certified Business Data Analyst
December 1, 2020 - January 6, 2026
Certified Management Accountant
December 1, 2022 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

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