Sandra Arinesalingam
@sandraarinesalingam
Data Scientist at DNB Bank who improved reporting and data quality and implemented AI tools.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
At DNB Bank, I led cross-border data projects that improved reporting and data quality using Power BI, Jira, Trillium, and Collibra. I also tested and implemented AI tools and trained senior management on prompt engineering.
As Data Steward at DNB Bank, I led data governance projects and built data lineage, a technical glossary, and data sharing agreements. I also produced data quality and ESG risk reporting documentation using Trillium, Collibra, and Teradata.
In my Strategy Advisor role at DNB Bank, I led strategic initiatives and bi-annual progress reporting, translating group objectives into action. I delivered analysis and documentation to support senior management decisions on sensitive projects.
I'm currently a Norway Coordinator at 1001 Critical Days Foundation, corresponding with US and Canadian legislators on early-childhood advocacy and planning events with Norwegian government and UK Embassy stakeholders. I'm also an MBA candidate at Bloomsbury Institute, University of London Birkbeck.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Norway Coordinator
1001 Critical Days Foundation
Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)
Corresponded with US and Canadian legislators on cross-partisan early-childhood advocacy. Planned events with Norwegian government and UK Embassy stakeholders.
Committee Member, Young Professionals
Norwegian-British Chamber of Commerce
Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)
Organizing events for young professionals.
Led strategic initiatives and bi-annual progress reporting; translated group objectives into action. Delivered analysis and documentation to support senior management decisions on sensitive, confidential projects.
Supported early-stage AI agent setup and automation for client offboarding and incident management.
Led cross-border data projects; improved reporting and data quality using Power BI, Jira, Trillium and Collibra. Tested and implemented AI tools; trained senior management on prompt engineering and led internal AI Forum.
Led data governance projects; built data lineage, technical glossary and data sharing agreements. Produced data quality and ESG risk reporting documentation using Trillium, Collibra and Teradata.
Advised 10,000+ corporate and Vipps customers; supported SME loan restructuring during COVID-19. Contributed to recruitment, onboarding and team-building initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bloomsbury Institute, University of London Birkbeck
MBA, Business Administration
2026 -
MBA candidate with expected completion in 2027.
University of Oslo
Master of Science, Technology, Innovation & Science
2018 - 2020
MSc in Technology, Innovation & Science with thesis on how Open Banking influences incumbent banks' business model innovation.
National University of Singapore
Exchange Semester, Economic and Political Development
2017 - 2017
Exchange semester focusing on economic and political development in Southeast Asia.
University of Oslo
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Economics
2015 - 2018
BA in Political Science & Economics with thesis on comparative study on attitudes toward authoritarianism across cultures.
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