Hi there!
I am bright, motivated, and a meticulous final-year Master’s student with an interest in Transport Mathematics who seeks an employment opportunity to utilize skills and knowledge gathered as a Statistics graduate towards the continuous growth and advancement of the organization and to obtain professional development. I am capable of working independently with minimum supervision, committed to providing high-quality service and I am a result-oriented person who has ‘can do’ attitude and consistently performs in challenging environments.Education

• M.Sc in Statistical Science, La Trobe University (2018)

Big Data Management on Cloud, Meta-Analysis, Econometrics, Bioinformatics, Data Mining, Database Fundamentals, Computational Intelligence for Data Analytics, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology etc.

• B.Sc Special Degree in Statistics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2014)

• Subjects: Statistics (Major), Computer Science and Mathematics • Grade: First Class Honours • Thesis: Advanced Analysis of Demographic & Health Survey using Methods applicable to Complex Surveys

• Certificate Course in Human Resource Management, Institute of Personnel Management, Sri Lanka (2013)

Employment

• Part-time Commercial Cleaner, Bunnings Warehouse, Eltham, Australia (March 2017 – Present)

• Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse to the specification standards on the daily basis • Restock cleaning supplies as required and re-ordered the supplements according to consumption basis • Implement health and safety rules at all times • Develop thorough understanding and capability to follow oral and written instructions

• Statistics Instructor, Department of Statistics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP), Sri Lanka (July 2014 – July 2016)

• Conducted tutorial classes, workshops and practical sessions using SPSS, MINITAB and R software • Involved in statistical consultancies and projects: Presented and explained complex statistical ideas to non-statisticians, Selected suitable statistical experimental designs, Explained data collection techniques and how to enter collected data into Statistical software, Cleaned and analyzed datasets, Handled missing data, Identified and resolved problems and inconsistencies within projects, such as assumptions needed for the analysis to be statistically appropriate • Administrative responsibilities included: Writing syllabi, grading coursework, maintaining and completing student records, preparing and administering written tests, and submitting final grades • Supervised a group of undergraduate students on several small projects and held office hours for students who were seeking assistance with Statistics

• Computer Instructor, Information Technology Resource Center, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP), Sri Lanka (March 2014 – July 2014)

• Taught students and learners to use computers • Conducted group training and SPSS practical sessions • Involved in statistical consultancies and workshops

• Data Analyst Intern, Elastomeric Engineering Company Ltd, Sri Lanka; A leading manufacturer of rubber-based wheels, casters, and solid tires in Sri Lanka (Nov 2012 — May 2013)

Projects : Spew Reduction of Caster wheels, Employee Health and Safety • Worked with managing leadership to minimize rubber wastage using statistical techniques • Interpreted data from primary and secondary sources using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports • Developed and initiated more efficient data collection procedures • Worked with other team members to complete special projects and achieve project deadlines • Presented tools and recommendation to executive staff to minimize rubber spew wastage and improve health & safety of the employeeSkills & Abilities

• Have displayed advanced numeracy skills: I was selected to Special degree program which provides a rewarding year of additional study to the undergraduate degree due to being in the top 5% in terms of academic achievement, and, Production & Planning team that I was part of in my internship managed to reduce 2% rubber spew wastage

• Have very good computer skills with MS Office Suite, MINITAB, SPSS, MATLAB, E Views, R, HIVE, Scala, Spark, C++, SQL and Python as I have used them in my studies. I also have proficiency in SAS as I self-studied it to maintain up-to-date knowledge of statistical software and it is one of the instances to prove my ability to learn new software, tools and techniques

• Have displayed excellent problem-solving skills while I was working on the internship project by introducing different statistical techniques to reduce the rubber wastage

• Proven a meticulous, well-organised, methodological approach to work by demonstrating the ability to prioritize, organize and follow through on different work tasks while balancing between work and studies during past two years

• Possess a team player mentality and manoeuvred well in team working environment: Being a member of the Statistics Society of USJP to launch the society’s first annual magazine (2013) , as a team, achieving objectives on time while working on the internship project and working on group assignments are also some instances to name but few

• Shown excellent personal time and task management skills by working effectively under pressure in studies, work and projects simultaneously and, to ensure that all the projects, assignments and work-related duties are completed on time

• Proven research and investigation skills & maintaining and up-to-date technical knowledge while involving in different consultancies and research

Extra-curricular Activities

• Won first place in Stat Quiz 2010 organized by the Statistic Society – University of Sri Jayewardenepura

• An active member of the first issue of the annual “STATplot” Statistics magazine launching team

• Member of the school Red Cross Society (2003/2004), school Science Society (2006/2007), University Statistics Society (2013)

• Participated in Provincial Education Software Competition for Schools 2006 conducted by secondary Education Modernization Project of Ministry of Education & Microsoft Sri Lanka (Pvt) Limited

Special InterestsTransportation Mathematics, Meta-Analysis, Bioinformatics, Data Mining, Big Data Management, Computer Intelligence for Data Analytics