Summary
Shalini Wickramanayake is a Senior Data Engineer with eight years of experience turning complex datasets into operational intelligence, currently shaping analytics at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. She combines strong SQL expertise with Azure DevOps and Power BI to build automated ETL pipelines, dynamic visualisations, and CI-driven BI solutions that improve decision-making and efficiency. Her Distinction MSc in Data Science underpins a practical approach to data modelling and statistical insight, informed by teaching experience in big data tools. Past roles span finance and healthcare software development, giving her a rare mix of backend engineering, BI delivery, and domain knowledge in patient-facing systems. Colleagues rely on her to optimise processes and introduce new tooling—she often pairs pragmatic automation with clear stakeholder communication. Based in Stevenage, she blends academic rigour with hands-on product delivery to solve critical data puzzles across organisations.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Software Engineering, Software Engineering at Institute of Java and Technology Studies
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, 2.91 GPA, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, 2.91 GPA at University of Colombo School of Computing
Diploma, English Language and Literature, General, Diploma, English Language and Literature, General at University of Colombo
Master's degree, Data Science, Distinction, Master's degree, Data Science, Distinction at The University of Salford
Mathematics, Mathematics at Vishaka Balika Vidyalaya, Sapugaskanda
English, Sinhala