Thilina Kariyawasam
@thilinakariyawasam
Dynamic lead data engineer with expertise in scalable data solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic and results-oriented lead data engineer with a robust background in architecting data ecosystems and implementing scalable data pipelines. My extensive experience in data engineering has equipped me with the skills to drive innovation and solve complex challenges in forward-thinking organizations. Currently, I am pursuing an MSc in Computer Science with a specialization in Data Science, further enhancing my technical capabilities.
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and built scalable data pipelines, optimized existing systems, and implemented data governance strategies. My role at BILLY GRACE as a Lead Data Engineer involves integrating various data sources using the Databricks ecosystem, while my previous position as a Senior Data Engineering Consultant at NOICE.ID allowed me to architect a comprehensive data ecosystem that significantly reduced costs for the organization. I am passionate about leveraging data to provide actionable insights and drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Data Engineer
BILLY GRACE
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
As a Lead Data Engineer, I design and build scalable data pipelines to integrate various data sources using the Databricks ecosystem. My role involves optimizing data pipelines and providing architectural suggestions to enhance scalability.
Senior Data Engineering Consultant
NOICE.ID
Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 8 months)
In my role as a Senior Data Engineering Consultant, I architected and implemented a data ecosystem for analytical needs, designed robust data pipelines, and optimized queries to significantly reduce costs.
Engineer Data Science & Analytics
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC
Jul 2016 - Apr 2023 (6 years 9 months)
I led various data science projects focusing on customer churn prediction, credit scoring, and fraud detection, utilizing machine learning and data integration techniques to drive business insights.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Moratuwa
Master of Science, Computer Science
Pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Data Science, focusing on advanced data analysis and machine learning techniques.
University of Ruhuna
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Electrical & Information Engineering
Grade: 3.17/4.00
Activities and societies: Baseball team member: University of Ruhuna (2010-2014), Faculty of Engineering Champions - 2013, Runners up - 2014.
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Electrical & Information Engineering, gaining a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Richmond College
G.C.E (A/L)
2009 - 2009
Completed G.C.E (A/L) Examination, achieving a Z Score of 1.9497 and ranked within the top 3% of participants.
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