I am a graduate student at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, with a strong enthusiasm for tackling challenges across diverse industries. I currently serve as a Data and AI Consultant and Data evangelist, leveraging a multidisciplinary background to provide strategic insights. My experience in the data industry is complemented by robust skills in statistics and analytics. I am proficient in collaborative teamwork and possess excellent communication abilities, making me well-equipped to drive impactful results in complex environments.

MANUJAYA THENNAKON

I am a graduate student at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, with a strong enthusiasm for tackling challenges across diverse industries. I currently serve as a Data and AI Consultant and Data evangelist, leveraging a multidisciplinary background to provide strategic insights. My experience in the data industry is complemented by robust skills in statistics and analytics. I am proficient in collaborative teamwork and possess excellent communication abilities, making me well-equipped to drive impactful results in complex environments.

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I am a graduate student at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, with a strong enthusiasm for tackling challenges across diverse industries. I currently serve as a Data and AI Consultant and Data evangelist, leveraging a multidisciplinary background to provide strategic insights.

My experience in the data industry is complemented by robust skills in statistics and analytics. I am proficient in collaborative teamwork and possess excellent communication abilities, making me well-equipped to drive impactful results in complex environments.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Admin Intern and Business Analyst at MAS Ayathi, MAS Holdings
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Managed and optimized Power BI dashboards for MAS Intimates Admin Cluster; gained expertise in Power Query, dashboard development, data visualization, analytics, KPI identification, dashboard maintenance, source control processes, and data flow optimization within the Power BI platform.
Trainee consultant in Data and AI at Fortude
September 1, 2022 - November 2, 2023
Developed data warehouses, data lakes, and ETL processes; delivered cloud-based data solutions using AWS and Azure; worked with non-relational databases like MongoDB; built data pipelines, created region-wise analyses, and supported GL processes and forecasting for apparel and insurance use cases; constructed report material dashboards and account balance sheets.
Associate consultant in Data and AI at Fortude
November 3, 2023 - Present
Delivered tailored technical solutions using cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure; developed data warehouses and data lakes (Lakehouse) with Databricks; focused on Snowflake data warehousing, Power BI dashboards, and Microsoft Fabric integration; supported projects in apparel and insurance with analytics, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Education

BSc. Industrial Statistics and Mathematical Finance, University of Colombo at University of Colombo
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Qualifications

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Microsoft Azure Power BI Data Analyst Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, Financial Services, Education