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Tharusha liyanagama

@tharushaliyanagama

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Aspiring data scientist skilled in ML, deep learning, and real-time data engineering.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level role in ML/Data Science where I can apply end-to-end model development, real-time data engineering skills, and grow within a collaborative, fast-paced team.

I am an aspiring data scientist with a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and data engineering, currently studying BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at IIT (affiliated with Robert Gordon University).

I have built end-to-end AI/ML projects including a multimodal early oral cancer detection web app, a DistilBERT/BART sentiment analysis and summarization app, and a real-time Netflix analytics dashboard using Apache Beam, PySpark, and Streamlit.

Technically, I work with PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Airflow, AWS (EC2, S3, Databricks), SQL, and Java; I emphasize clean, scalable code and explainable AI techniques.

I bring practical field experience from a technical officer trainee role, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a passion for continuous learning and collaborating in fast-paced, impact-driven teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Technical Officer (Trainee)

Metropolitan Technologies

Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 (4 months)

Provided field and corporate technical support, troubleshooting OS, hardware, and software issues across laptops, desktops, monitors, and projectors, improving resolution times and client satisfaction.

Customer Support Technical Communication Windows Linux Problem Solving

Aspiring Data Scientist

Independent Projects

Built end-to-end AI/ML projects including multimodal cancer detection, sentiment analysis and summarization apps, real-time analytics pipelines, and recommender systems to validate models and deployment workflows.

Python PyTorch scikit learn Apache Spark Apache Kafka Airflow MLFlow SQL Flask

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Informatics Technology

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

2024 -

Pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (affiliated with Robert Gordon University), completed first-year modules in core computing, mathematics, databases, and programming.