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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.…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.

Asanka Hemachandra

Data Scientist, AI Engineer, AI Strategy Consultant, +1

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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.…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.

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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.

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Language

English

Fluent

Sinhala, Sinhalese

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Work Experience

Consultant Data & AI at Fortude

May 1, 2024 - Present

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.

Assistant Manager IT (BI, Data Analytics and MIS) at Noratel International (Pvt) Ltd

May 1, 2014 - April 1, 2024

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.

Senior Software Engineer at Fortude

May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2014

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.

Software Engineer at Fortude

May 1, 2004 - May 1, 2008

Utilised RFID, Barcode, Biometric, and IoT technologies to drive process automation and digitisation. Developed software solutions across multiple domains using Visual Studio .NET, C#, SQL, Crystal Reports, and SSRS to deliver integrated systems and dashboards.