D.M.S. Avantha Dissanayake Email & Phone Number

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

I specialize in implementing solutions for diverse client projects. I analyze clients' ERP and business processes, actively communicate with various business teams, gather and mediate business requirements, resolve issues, oversee product configurations, identify data needs, andperform data transformations.▪ Project Implementation of Lion Brewery PLC: As the leading Business Consultant, I analyze client’s ERP processes, extracting data to perform necessary integrations and computations. I customize our product to meet specific client requirements, suggest solutions for customer pain points, and resolve emerging business issues. Additionally, I document usage guidelines for our Analytics app to meet business requirements.▪ Project Implementation at CDB Finance PLC: Currently working as the lead consultant, where I communicate with businesses to understand their processes and conduct requirement gathering, data extraction, transformation, and product configuration. ▪ System Migration of Fairfirst Insurance Limited: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze business processes. I extracted and interpreted critical data, performed necessary computations, and based on this data, customized our product to align with the client's requirements. Additionally, I was proactive in resolving any emerging issues or concerns.▪ New requirements setting for Richard Pieris Finance LTD: Spearheaded the establishment of new requirements and data sets, which involved analyzing and understanding business processes, conducting data and requirement analysis, identifying essential fields and calculations, and executing necessary product configurations to meet business requirements.▪ Intern Management: Leading a team of interns, I provide hands-on training on our products, impart domain knowledge.▪ Training Environment: Establishing an AWS-based training environment for interns and new Business Analysts, facilitating practice in configuration and product implementation.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

Ethics advocate and leader during my tenure as Ethics Chair at AIESEC Sri Lanka. Instrumental in implementing a system for local committees to independently address minor ethics issues, streamlining decision-making processes. Committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability within the organization.

Maharagama, Colombo

As the head of AIESEC Sri Lanka's flagship product, I oversaw strategic development and managed partnerships with 43 countries and eight local branches. Amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, my role involved maintaining engagement and fostering leadership in 750 members, kick-starting CSR projects, and finding innovative ways to bring foreign volunteers to Sri Lanka, including alternative visa solutions. Additionally, I served as the national supervisor for two key projects: Nestle Youth Speak Forum and Solution for the Plastic Issue.

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

I worked on digital transformation projects for Nestle, Unilever, and Atlas Axilla in theirCommercial, Quality Control, and Production Controlling Unit (PCU) functions respectively.▪ Strategic Pre-Sales Consulting: Engaged in pre-sales activities, advising on the best BI & AI toolsfor integration into ERP systems across commercial, quality control, and production units.▪ Requirements Analysis: Conducted requirements gathering to address customer pain pointsand delivered technological solutions enhancing business processes and operational efficiency.▪ Solution Architecture Development: Developed functional specifications, process maps, andhigh-level solution architectures, aligning with strategic business objectives and critical KPIs.▪ Data Management and Modeling: Executed data extraction from ERP systems for robust datamodeling, supporting effective decision-making processes.▪ Reporting and Visualization: Created and managed BI reports and real-time dashboards tovisualize essential KPIs and metrics, improving stakeholder understanding and operationaltransparency.▪ Educational Training and Development: Led training sessions for business managers, powerusers, and end-users, enhancing skillsets and maximizing tool adoption and utilization.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

I led a comprehensive revamping and modernizing of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the outbound logistics division. Simultaneously, I executed several key projects to enhance operational efficiency, including the development of an automated dashboard for real-time performance tracking within the final product warehouse. Additionally, I introduced an automated order placement system, using Excel, for the packing material warehouse, streamlining processes and reducing manual efforts. These initiatives optimized workflow and boosted productivity, demonstrating my commitment to driving continuous improvement and innovation within the logistics domain.

Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka

As Head Network Manager for the Eastern Province in the 2020 Island Wide World's Largest Lesson (WLL) initiative, I conducted SDG awareness sessions in 10 schools in the Eastern province, reaching over 1,000 students from various backgrounds in the districts of Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Ampara. In order to ensure the smooth execution of this groundbreaking educational endeavor, I was responsible for handling the logistics, permissions, transportation, and accommodation.

Moratuwa, Western, Sri Lanka

As the VP overseeing community service projects for Incoming Local Volunteers, AIESEC's flagship program in Sri Lanka and at the University of Moratuwa, I successfully managed 26 social projects, each led by a team leader with 8 to 14 members. Overseeing the customer experience of 125 foreign volunteers from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, I also enhanced the leadership skills of 150 University of Moratuwa students involved in these initiatives. Despite challenges posed by the post-Easter Attack period in 2019 and financial sustainability issues, I transformed the function. By the end of my term, our branch achieved the highest number of projects in AIESEC Sri Lanka, turning a loss-making operation into a marginally profitable one.

Moratuwa, Western, Sri Lanka

I managed the LEAD CS event logistics, venue, inventory, and organized the event sessions. LEAD CS is the annual leadership development seminar in AIESEC in the University of Moratuwa.

Moratuwa, Western, Sri Lanka

I evaluated and tracked customer satisfaction of 86 foreign volunteers who worked on 14 projects. As the manager, I swiftly resolved several customer complaints and conflicts during my term. Also conducted team leader training programs for nine team leaders and supervised six projects.

Moratuwa, Western, Sri Lanka

I was the team leader of the project called 'I Respect You' targeted to contribute to SDG 5, gender equality. Under the project, there were 20 awareness sessions, two community surveys, one research, and one article writing. I managed a team of seven members and seven foreign volunteers in my project.

Kalutara District, Western, Sri Lanka

I was one of the co-founders of the ICT society in our school. Then our club conducted the first ICT day in our school, and it was the most glamorous and popular event that had happened that year.

Kalutara District, Western, Sri Lanka

I took the lead in restarting the club's work and conducting a science day after four years.

Kalutara District, Western, Sri Lanka

I led my house and 1st place for the 2nd consecutive time again with minimal resources and athletes than other houses.

Kalutara District, Western, Sri Lanka

I handled the budget for the Media Day & other events which our club organized.

Kalutara District, Western, Sri Lanka

I was able to lead my house and 1st place after 21 years; before this, my house was the last for eight years. I had to compete with more substantial houses with minimal resources and athletes than other houses.

Masters In Science, Data Science And Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc Hons), Transport And Logistics Management, Second Upper

Certificate In Business Law, Commercial Law, Pass

Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants, Management Accounting

Diploma, English

Activities and Societies: Member - Esoft Student Association

Diploma, Information & Communication Technology

Activities and Societies: Member - Esoft Student Association

Physical Science

Activities and Societies: Chess, Football, Senior Science Society, ICT Society, Media Club, House captain,