SANDASMI WIJESURIYA
167/3/A, Nathuduwa, Kiribathgoda
Summary
Currently interning in Business Operations at Virtusa while pursuing a degree in Business Data Analytics. Skilled in Power BI, Excel, Python, SQL, and R to uncover trends and support data-informed decision-making. I am passionate about turning data into actionable insights that enhance operational efficiency while further developing my analytical skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Operations Intern
Virtusa
04.2025 - Current
- Developing and deploying a dynamic weekly performance dashboard in Power BI for the Colombo ATC.
- Conducting resource performance analysis to derive quantitative insights for utilization and allocation optimization across multi-threaded projects.
- Implementing tracking and monitoring protocols for project resource scheduling, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring adherence to critical project timelines.
- Provided analytical support for management reporting, generating data-backed presentations on resource consumption and operational status for executive review.
Documentation Executive
Capital Trust Securities
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Handled all forms of CDS account openings and maintained proper systems.
- Processed other CDS documentation, such as margin trading accounts, intra and private transfers.
- Responded to trading division/management queries effectively and swiftly.
- Responded to client queries while adhering to the guidelines of CSE.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Data Analytics
University of Westminster (IIT)
United Kingdom07-2027
GCE Advanced Level -
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo01-2020
Diploma - Information And Communication Technology
ESOFT Metro Campus
Kiribathgoda01-2018
GCE Ordinary Level -
Gothami Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo01-2017
Skills
- Python
- R
- AWS Basics
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Data Modeling
- PowerBI
- Advanced Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving skills
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Resource Management
- Business Intelligence
- Project Management - (Agile, Scrum)
PROJECTS
Customer Segmentation for KJ Marketing (Data Science Project Lifecycle): Developed a customer segmentation model using machine learning algorithms including KNN, Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting to classify customers based on purchasing behavior. The Gradient Boosting model achieved the highest accuracy, offering insights to enhance marketing strategies, and the project was recognized with the Merit Award of Excellence for its analytical impact.
Gender Representation in STEM (Data Visualization Portfolio): Analyzed the factors contributing to the underrepresentation of women in STEM across Asia and Europe using World Bank and UNESCO data. Developed interactive visualizations in R and Power BI to highlight key influences such as literacy rates and GDP allocation.
Certification
- AWS Partner: Sales Accreditation, AWS - 2025
- AWS Partner: Cloud Economics Essentials, AWS - 2025
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Microsoft - 2025
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers, NASBA - 2024
References
- Gayan Anuruddha, Manager - Margin Trading Operations, Senkadagala Finanace PLC, +94776172189, gaya.anuruddha@gmail.com
- D.M.D.S.D. Dissanayake, Academic- IT Business School, +94772529937, sapna.d@iit.ac.lk
Timeline
Business Operations Intern
Virtusa
04.2025 - Current
Documentation Executive
Capital Trust Securities
02.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Data Analytics
University of Westminster (IIT)
GCE Advanced Level -
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Diploma - Information And Communication Technology
ESOFT Metro Campus
GCE Ordinary Level -
Gothami Balika Vidyalaya