Iresha Ranaraja

Results-driven data professional with experience in business intelligence (BI) and analytics projects, specializing in data manipulation, modeling, and advanced statistical analysis. Proficient in leveraging machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to extract insights and drive data-informed decisions. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, translating complex datasets into actionable insights, and developing clear, concise reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. Adept at utilizing tools such as Power BI, Python, R, and SQL to create data visualizations and analytical solutions that support strategic goals. Passionate about improving aged care quality through innovative and ethical use of data to enhance regulatory outcomes.

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Coursera

2024

• Course completed
• Skills obtained – Advanced Excel, SQL, R and Tableau

IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate, Coursera

2023 - 2024

• Four courses completed - Introduction to Data Analytics, Excel Basics for Data Analysis, Data Visualisation and Dashboards with Excel and Cognos, Python for Data Science, AI & Development

Business Intelligence Dashboard 

• Developed a Business Intelligence dashboard using Power BI to identify hidden patterns in data, to improve course outcomes.

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate Case Study

• Developed data analysis skills including data cleaning and manipulation using SQL on BigQuery and creating charts and visualisation in Tableau.

01/2023 to Current

I have completed over 200 hours of online learning through various courses in DataCamp, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy and YouTube:

• R , Python
• Power BI, Tableau
• Advanced Excel
• Git and GitHub
• VS Code
• Agile methodology, SCRUM, Kanban

• AAEE Award for Best Research Design in Engineering Education 2024 – team member.
• HERDSA 2021 Conference Grant of AUD $1000 for outstanding research for my PhD project.
• Received exceptional feedback for teaching – for one of my teaching units I received an overall satisfaction feedback score of 4.7 out of 5. This unit was recognised as one of the best performing subjects (RMIT University).

• Early Career Mentor, Prosple, 01/01/18, PRESENT, Leveraging my work experience to provide personalised guidance.
• Volunteer, At local schools as well as professional, community and cultural organisations to plan and implement events such as school excursions, conferences, food drives and cultural events., 01/01/18, PRESENT