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Data Scientist & Software Engineer

Nishaka Mahesh
Jayalath

Data Science
AI / ML
Software Eng.
Power BI

BSc graduate from University of Peradeniya specializing in Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics. Completed an Industrial Engineering internship at Ansell Textiles Lanka, building Power BI dashboards, efficiency trackers and automated reporting pipelines. Currently reading for an MSc in Data Science & AI at PGIS, UoP.

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Nishaka Mahesh Jayalath
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Currently reading
MSc DSAI
Tech stack
Python Power BI Java ML / DL SQL
8+
Projects
14+
Certifications
6mo
Industry exp.
5+
Tech domains
What I work with

Technical Arsenal

Cutting-edge technologies and tools I use to build data-driven solutions

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Programming Languages

Java • Python • SQL • R • JavaScript

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Data Science & AI

Power BI • Machine Learning • Pandas • Scikit-learn • Generative AI

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Web Development

React.js • Spring Boot • MySQL • HTML/CSS • REST APIs

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Tools & Automation

Power Automate • MS Forms • Git • VS Code • Postman

Beyond the code

Core Competencies

Essential skills that drive success in data and technology

🧩 Problem-Solving
🔍 Analytical Thinking
📊 Data-Driven Logic
🗣️ Data Storytelling
🤝 Teamwork
📈 Business Acumen
🎯 Attention to Detail
🌱 Adaptability
Industry impact

Professional Experience

Real-world industry application and system engineering

Industrial Engineering Intern

Ansell Textiles Lanka, Seeduwa

Jan 2026 – Jun 2026
  • Conducted comprehensive capacity analysis to evaluate production capabilities and streamline manufacturing planning processes.
  • Designed an individual efficiency tracking system using Power BI, enabling data-driven operator development and real-time performance monitoring.
  • Analyzed changeover data to identify operational bottlenecks and developed a real-time tracking system to minimize machine downtime, while calculating line-wise PPH (Pieces Per Hour) to monitor production velocity.
  • Designed and maintained employee skill matrices to support strategic workforce allocation and line flexibility.
  • Maintained Standard Minute Value (SMV) databases in Advanced Excel to ensure accurate capacity forecasting and production planning visibility.
  • Integrated Power BI, Excel, and Power Automate workflows to build automated, data-driven tracking and reporting solutions for manufacturing performance.
What I've built

Featured Projects

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Stock Trend Prediction Dashboard

2026
Stock Trend Prediction Dashboard

Full-stack web app combining an LSTM neural network and Random Forest classifier to predict next-day stock price direction, with an integrated technical analysis and EDA dashboard.

Python Flask TensorFlow/Keras Scikit-learn
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Meta Ad Performance Dashboard

2026
Meta Dashboard

Comprehensive marketing funnel analysis tracking Meta ad campaigns from impressions to purchases.

Power BI DAX Marketing Analytics
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Hostel Management System

2025
Hostel Management System

Enterprise-grade web platform automating hostel operations at University of Peradeniya.

Spring Boot Thymeleaf MySQL REST APIs
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Sales Performance Dashboard

2025
Sales Dashboard

Interactive business intelligence dashboard providing deep insights into sales performance.

Power BI DAX Data Modeling Analytics
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Vehicle Speed Detection System

2025
Vehicle Speed Detection System

A real-time computer vision system that detects vehicles and estimates their speed using deep learning and object tracking.

Python OpenCV YOLOv8 Computer Vision
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LumiDoc AI

2025
LumiDoc AI

Intelligent document assistant using RAG and Google Flan-T5 LLM for PDF interaction.

Python Streamlit LangChain LLM
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Sentiment Analysis Engine

2025
Sentiment Analysis

Flask-based web app analyzing emotional tone using Logistic Regression.

Python Flask Scikit-learn Machine Learning
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Arduino CNC Plotter

2024
CNC Plotter

Automated CNC machine using Arduino Uno for precision letter writing and drawing.

Arduino C++ Hardware Robotics
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Academic journey

Education & Certifications

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MSc in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Reading)

Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya

2026 – Present

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Bachelor of Science — Graduated

University of Peradeniya

Computer Science • Statistics • Mathematics

2022 – 2026

2026
Coursera

Python Project for Data Science

IBM on Coursera

Stock data extraction, web scraping & visualization with Python

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2026
Coursera

Python for Data Science, AI & Development

IBM on Coursera

Pandas, NumPy, APIs & web scraping with Python

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2026
Coursera

Data Science Methodology

IBM on Coursera

CRISP-DM framework, data storytelling & predictive modeling

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2026
Coursera

Tools for Data Science

IBM on Coursera

Jupyter, RStudio, GitHub & Watson Studio

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2026
Coursera

What is Data Science?

IBM on Coursera

Foundations of Data Science methodology

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2026
Microsoft

Career Essentials in Data Analysis

Microsoft & LinkedIn

Data Analysis, Visualization, and Analytics

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2026
Microsoft

Career Essentials in Generative AI

Microsoft & LinkedIn

Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI

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2025
Python

Introductory Python

University of Peradeniya

Dept. of Computer Engineering & Physics

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2025
Databricks

Generative AI Fundamentals

Databricks Academy

Understanding of Generative AI concepts

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2025
Databricks

Databricks Fundamentals

Databricks Academy

Databricks Lakehouse Platform foundation

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2025
UoM

Web Design for Beginners

University of Moratuwa

open.uom.lk – Online Learning Platform

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2025
UoM

Python for Beginners

University of Moratuwa

open.uom.lk – Online Learning Platform

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2025
Kaggle

Intro to Machine Learning

Kaggle

Core concepts of building ML models

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2025
Kaggle

Intro to SQL

Kaggle

Fundamentals of querying databases

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A milestone celebrated

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Moments from my academic journey

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Outside the screen

Leadership & Activities

Beyond academics – building community and character

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University Karate Team

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Computer Society

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Data Science Society

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Statistics Circle