Thilak Fernando

A PhD holder in data science, Data Scientist, Full Stack Developer and Systems Integration Expert with extensive planning, implementation and operational experience.

Technology Expertise:

Python, R, Matlab, Tableau, Plotly, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Parallel Processing, Pentaho, Javascript, AngularJS, Lodash, HTML, Django, Apache HTTP Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle, Cassandra, Spark, Kafka, Linux, Docker, AWS, Microsoft Azure

Always develops and updates the skills as needed to fulfil the requirements expertly.

Apart from many successful data science projects, has developed many systems that saved millions of dollars to employers. Those systems include a WiFi Wholesale System, Internet Prepaid System, WAP Gateway based on Kannel and number of tailor-made Authentication, Authorisation and Accounting Modules.

Served as a Technical Leader on a variety of complex projects.

• A strong leader with experience in managing technical teams.
• Experienced in overseeing day-to-day operations while carrying out new developments and deployments.
  

Received PhD in Data Science/ Machine Learning from Monash University.

-Introduced a new machine learning algorithm which is very effective and efficient in multiple areas of Data Science, including information retrieval, clustering and classification.

University Lecturer

-Served as a university lecturer and mentor for students studying Computer Networks, Intelligent Systems, and various Computer Science courses.

Corporate Trainer

-delivered Linux and Perl Programming training for System Administrators & Telecommunication Engineers.

An Australian citizen.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Monash University (2012 — 2016)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) University of Moratuwa (2010 — 2011)
• B.Sc (Eng) University of Moratuwa (1997 — 2002)

Companies

• Data Science Trainer Simplilearn (2019)
• Managing Director & Lead Data Scientist DataDisca (2019)
• Consultant, Data Scientist (Contractor) CitiPower and Powercor (2019 — 2019)
• Data Scientist Axicor (2016 — 2019)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Data Science / Machine Learning Monash University (2012 — 2016)
• Lecturer University of Moratuwa (2011 — 2012)
• Assistant Manager / ISP Services Planning & Operations Dialog Axiata (2008 — 2011)
• Engineer / ISP Services Sri Lanka Telecom (2003 — 2008)
• Network Engineer ISP Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (2002 — 2003)