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Ira Samarakoon
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Turning complex financial and business data into clear insights using Power BI, SQL, ERP systems, and analytics. Passionate about data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and delivering measurable business impact. Based in United Arab emirates .
Core Competencies
Tools and technologies powering my workflow.
Data Analytics & Visualization
Power BI
95%Expert level knowledge of Power BI
Excel (Advanced / FP&A)
90%Strong proficiency in Excel (Advanced / FP&A)
Tableau
75%Experience with Tableau
SQL (Oracle / MySQL)
70%Proficient in writing efficient SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyze data across Oracle and MySQL databases
Business & Financial Analysis
Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering
95%Business requirements elicitation and documentation
Financial Analysis & Reporting
90%Financial analysis and performance reporting
FP&A Concepts
85%Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Performance Measurement & KPIs
85%KPI tracking and performance analysis
My Work
Real-world projects built with a focus on performance, scalability, and user experience
Resume
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Professional Summary
Results-driven Business, Finance, and Data Analyst with experience in ERP consulting, financial analysis, and business intelligence. Skilled in translating complex business and financial data into actionable insights using Power BI, SQL (Oracle/MySQL), Excel, SPSS, and Tableau. Hands-on experience with IFS ERP (Finance & HR modules) and functional exposure to SAP, supporting system configuration, process mapping, and reporting. Strong background in finance, research, and performance measurement, with a focus on data accuracy, process improvement, and informed decision-making.
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Technical Skills
Business Analysis
95%
Financial Analysis
95%
Data Analysis
95%
ERP Systems
95%
Power BI
95%
SQL (Oracle, MySQL)
70%
Professional Experience
Research & Data Analysis Assistant
Jan 2025 - Sep 2025
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Business Analytics
2020 – 2022
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Published peer-reviewed research: Impact of Business Analytics on the Operational Success of the Apparel Sector International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 184, No. 33 (Oct 2022)
Master’s / Doctoral Studies — Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
First Year GPA: 3.9 | Differed
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
Focus areas: Data Analysis, Research Methods, Python
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) — Accounting & Finance
First Year GPA: 3.9 | Differed
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
Key modules: Financial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Strategic Finance, Advanced Management Accounting
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