Asanka Hemachandra
I am an experienced data and AI professional with over 20 years of experience building data platforms, analytics capabilities, and enterprise solutions for global industries.
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I am an experienced data and AI professional with over 20 years of experience building data platforms, analytics capabilities, and enterprise solutions for global industries. I have a proven track record of delivering end-to-end data platforms, modern analytics, and data-driven transformations that give organisations a competitive edge.
I excel at leading technical teams, collaborating with international clients, and turning strategic business problems into concrete data solutions. I am seeking a senior data and analytics consulting role where I can leverage my blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic problem-solving to deliver innovative results that drive business impact.
- 22 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Sinhala, SinhaleseAdvanced
Industry experience
- Manufacturing
- Software & Internet
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Education
Work experience· 4 roles
Design and implement enterprise-scale analytics solutions across sectors, delivering insights that support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Led end-to-end data pipelines using Medallion and Lakehouse architectures on Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making across business units. Managed cloud resources (Power BI capacities, Azure Databricks, Lakehouse, warehouses and storage accounts) to support scalable analytics platforms. Designed and executed advanced data models and interactive BI dashboards, integrating data from diverse sources via automated ETL workflows to accelerate access to actionable insights.
Developed a global S&OP forecasting model across manufacturing sites in the UK, USA, Poland, Sweden, Germany, Canada, China and India, integrating ERP and HRM data to anticipate demand and bottlenecks. Built forecasting models for sales, operations, financials, HRM, and skill matrices to enhance planning and performance tracking. Implemented ERP, HRIS, and EAM solutions, designed scalable BI architecture, and established data science models including labour time prediction for manufacturing. Automated ETL processes and optimised data pipelines to improve speed and accuracy of decision-making, while improving data warehouse performance and scalability.
Led requirements gathering, system analysis, and design for custom software solutions, developing middle-tier integrations and ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable software applications using agile methodologies, streamlined development workflows, and managed multiple projects with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
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