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IoA Sri Lanka Chapter

Connecting Sri Lanka’s data and analytics talent with global standards, skills, and opportunities through the Institute of Analytics.

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Building a Future-Ready Data & Analytics Sri Lanka Community

The Institute of Analytics (IoA) Sri Lanka Chapter is a strategic initiative to strengthen the analytics, data science, AI, and digital skills ecosystem in Sri Lanka. It serves as a national platform for professionals, students, academia, and organisations to connect with global standards, industry practices, and future-ready skill pathways.

As part of IoA’s global network, the Sri Lanka Chapter bridges local talent with global opportunities, fostering professional excellence, ethical analytics practice, and real-world impact.

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Chapter Objectives

Clear goals that guide the chapter’s impact, activities, and long-term vision.

The IoA Sri Lanka Chapter focuses on strengthening professional capabilities, fostering collaboration, and enabling continuous learning through globally aligned frameworks and industry engagement.

  • Build a strong national analytics community
  • Promote continuous professional development (CPD)
  • Enable industry-relevant learning and certifications
  • Support students and early-career professionals
  • Encourage research, innovation, and applied analytics
  • Create global exposure and leadership opportunities

What the Chapter Will Offer


Practical value, professional growth, and global exposure through structured initiatives.

The IoA Sri Lanka Chapter delivers a combination of learning, networking, recognition, and collaboration opportunities aligned with global analytics standards.

Our Community

The Pulse of Analytics

Meet the IoA Sri Lanka community of data professionals: an engaged network of analysts, researchers, and industry leaders collaborating, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation across the country.

Amna Faizal

Accounting Information Systems
University of Kelaniya

Denuwan Hansaka

BBM (Hons) in Accounting Information Systems
University of Kelaniya

Behan Pathirana

Accounting Information Systems
university of Kelaniya

B.L.N Methsala

BBM (Hons) in Accounting Information Systems
University of Kelaniya

Vinusha Nilakshini

Finance Associate John Keells Holdings PLC, BSC (Hons) in Accounting (special), University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Reading, BA (Hons) in International Business and Finance - University of the West of Scotland, CIMA - passed finalist, AAT - passed finalist

Kiritharan Shanmugarajah

Senior Accountant (Team Lead) Apeiron Accounting and Tax Consultancy LLC
CGMA Adv Dip MA, B.Sc - Public Management, M. Sc - Digital Transformation (Dissertation Result pending), and CMA Sri Lanka (Certified Accounting and Business Manager - CABM 0367)

Nishadi Adikari
Nishadi Adikari

Group Manager HR at WNS Global Services

MBA - Cardiff Metropolitan University

Nishadi Adikari
Yasasthi Ranasinghe

Internal Auditor (Chartered Accountant) MBA (PIM USJP), B.Sc. Accounting (sp. (USJP), ACA, CIMA Passed Finalist (UK ASA (Aust), MAAT

Abdullah Rizvie

GROUP ACCOUNTANT - BULLDOZER. GROUP DUBAI, EX FINANCE EXECUTIVE AT LSEG

BA (Hons) International Business and Finance, CIMA Finalist

Ashinsana Unawatuna

REPORTING ANALYST OSCAR WYLEE - AUSTRALIA

MBA in International Business (Distinction) — UWS BA (Hons) International Business and Finance (2nd Class Upper) - UWS CIMA Adv Dip MA

Pasan Malinda Katipearachchi

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

BSC Accountancy special (USJP) FCCA ACMA

Pathirage Don Wasantha Kumara

SENIOR TAX OFFICER - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBER - AATSL, VISITING LECTURER - SLIATE

M.A (Economics), B.Corn (Accountancy), Sp.USJ, HNDA. FMAAT, CBA CTP

Dehan Vithana

Lead Data Evangelist MAS Intimates

MBA in Business Analytics, BSc Engineering

Mahesh Munaweera

Hamir Holdings senior Research Financial Analyst

FCPA(Aust.), ACMA/CGMA(UK), FCA, MBA(UK)

Natasha De Almeida

MAS holdings Associate Data Scientist

Bachelor's in Computer Science specialising in Data Science - Monash University, Master's in Applied Data Science — Monash University

Sachini Ratnayake

Royal Ceramic Lanka PLC Manager — Business Intelligence

MSC Business — Robert Gordon university, UK (Affiliated with IIT, Sri Lanka) Advar.ced Certificate in Data Anatytics — CA Sri Lanka BCom — university Of Sri (second Class upper division) CIMA Advanced Diplorna in Managonwnt Accounthg

Dhanushka Abeyratne

Vice President - Data Science at Lion Brewery, Sri Lanka

Master of Data Science and Analytics MBA Bachelor of Business Information Technology

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Chapter Contact

Your direct point of contact for all Sri Lanka chapter communications. Reach out for assistance, information, or collaboration opportunities.

Mr. Sampath Soysa

Country Head – IoA Sri Lanka Chapter

Address
Level 35, West Tower,
World Trade Center,
Colombo 1

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