Puranjana Wijayarathna
Plymouth,United Kingdom
Summary
Capable Data Scientist specializing in Artificial Intelligence with a proven track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. Adept at developing and deploying machine learning models, analyzing complex datasets, and delivering data-driven insights. Committed to driving innovation, improving decision-making processes, and achieving business objectives through advanced AI solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data scientist (Level 2)
Atlas Labs
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.2023 - Current
- Applied advanced image processing and computer vision techniques to develop and implement behaviour recognition models and object detection models with over 95% accuracy.
- Designed and implemented custom data models and algorithms to analyze fitness metrics, enabling personalized workout recommendations, activity tracking for improved health outcomes.
- Engineered machine learning models for embedded systems, optimizing performance and resource utilization in constrained environments.
- Leveraged Python programming language to automate production pipelines, significantly increasing productivity and operational efficiency.
- Utilized Rust programming language to build efficient, safe, and high-performance software solutions for system-level applications.
- Performed data extraction, transformation, and loading tasks to facilitate data processing.
- Provided subject matter expertise, mentoring data science team interns on modelling techniques, best practices, and project implementation, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Business Intelligence Intern
Daraz
Colombo, Sri Lanka
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Generated data visualizations to present and communicate analysis results using Power BI to make impactful business decisions.
- Implemented data workflows to streamline automated Power BI and Databricks input using Python programming language.
- Applied advanced SQL skills to extract and interpret high-quality insights from large datasets.
- Utilized Python scripts and SQL queries to automate data extraction.
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
University of Plymouth
Plymouth 09/2024 -
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Specializing in Data Science
Sri Lanka Institute of Information technology
Malabe, Sri Lanka 02/2020 - 12/2023
A-Levels - Mathematics
Visakha Vidyalaya
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2017 - 2019
O-Levels - General
Visakha Vidyalaya
Colombo, Sri Lanka 2014 - 2015
Skills
- AI application understanding
- Machine learning
- PyTorch & TensorFlow expertise
- Computer Vision & Image Processing
- Natural Language Processing
- Mathematical modelling
- Python Language
- Rust Language
- Project management capacity
- Stakeholder management competence
- Communication of technical information
Affiliations
- Music
- Piano Playing
- Reading Books
- Spending time with loved ones
Accomplishments
- Awarded Dean's List recognition and received full scholarships for 4 semesters during Bachelor's degree.
- Co-leader of the University Band, leading performances and coordinating events during undergraduate period.
- Secretary of the Carols Society, managing events and administrative tasks during Bachelor's program.
Certification
- Edge AI Certification: Intel Corporation
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Data scientist (Level 2)
Atlas Labs
01.2023 - Current
Business Intelligence Intern
Daraz
05.2022 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
University of Plymouth
09/2024 -
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology Specializing in Data Science
Sri Lanka Institute of Information technology
02/2020 - 12/2023
A-Levels - Mathematics
Visakha Vidyalaya
2017 - 2019
O-Levels - General
Visakha Vidyalaya
2014 - 2015
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