Pulakshika Thivangi
@pulakshikathivangi1
Experienced data scientist driving revenue growth through advanced analytics, ML, and data-driven marketing.
What I'm looking for
I am a data-driven analytics and research leader with an M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and a proven record of transforming complex data into clear, strategic actions that drive measurable business and learning outcomes. With extensive experience across workforce analytics, market research, and digital transformation, I specialize in uncovering insights that power growth, innovation, and talent development.
When faced with stagnant sales performance, I led a multi-segment behavioral analysis using advanced machine learning techniques. By identifying five key audience personas such as working professionals, students, families, gamers, and lookalike audiences—I guided a targeted marketing strategy that achieved 9K sales and 100% of the target. Similarly, when micro-loan uptake was below expectations, I conducted a credit behavior analysis, redefining target segments and increasing adoption by 7%.There are more similar to above to reflect problem solving skills.
These projects reflect my passion for evidence-based decision-making, innovation, and impact. I thrive in dynamic environments where data meets human potential—turning insights into strategies that empower people, improve performance, and build future-ready organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director - Data Analytics
Axiata Digital Analytics
Jul 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)
Data analytics and research professional skilled in workforce insights, market analysis, and learning innovation, turning data into strategies that drive growth and measurable impact
Team Lead - Research & Development
Accolade Ventures Group
May 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted primary and secondary market research and implemented regression-based operational models that doubled operational efficiency and informed go-to-market recommendations.
Assistant Manager - Actuarial Analytics
Allianz Sri Lanka
Oct 2011 - May 2015 (3 years 7 months)
Built pricing and risk forecasting models and churn/retention models to support sales and marketing strategies, and developed dashboards for reserve forecasting and actuarial reporting.
Project Manager - Web Maintenance
Affno Asia Pacific (Pvt) Ltd
Aug 2008 - Sep 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Managed web development projects, performed competitor analyses and quality assurance audits to improve website maintenance and client satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colombo
Master of Science, Applied Statistics
2012 - 2014
Completed a Master of Science in Applied Statistics focusing on applied statistical methods and data analysis.
British Computer Society
Professional Graduate Diploma, Information Technology
2008 - 2010
Completed a Professional Graduate Diploma in IT covering core IT principles and professional practice.
University of Colombo
Bachelor of Science (Honors), Physical Science
2005 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physical Science with coursework in quantitative and physical science subjects.
National Institute of Business Management
Diploma, Computer System Design
2004 - 2005
Completed a Diploma in Computer System Designing focusing on computer systems and design principles.
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