Anupa Jayakody

Background

About Anupa Jayakody

Career Journey My professional story began as a Business Analyst after completing my studies in Management Accountancy. I soon found myself immersed in the world of Digital Tools and Technologies, managing cross-functional projects and evolving into a Project Manager. The pivotal chapter came when I was entrusted with leading a newly formed Data Analytics team—young, ambitious, and full of potential. It was here that I truly combined my love for data with my project management strengths. Just as the journey was gaining momentum, life took me on a new adventure: immigrating to Canada as a Permanent Resident. Passion Data has always fascinated me—not just the numbers, but the stories they tell. That fascination led me to carve out a niche in Business Intelligence at my workplace, where I built reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, laying the groundwork for the BI function. With my finance roots and analytical mindset, I’ve developed a strong passion for financial analytics and modelling. My mission is to bridge data with decision-making and help organizations gain clarity through insightful storytelling. Education & Growth I’m a prize-winning member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), and hold an MBA with a Merit Award for academic excellence. Recognizing the need to deepen my technical skills, I pursued the BrainStation Data Science Diploma, diving into Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Big Data. My capstone? A Recipe Recommendation System using NLP—a delicious fusion of creativity and code. 🧰 Tech Stack Certified as a Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, I’m skilled in: • Power BI | Tableau • Python | SQL • Jira | Asana Outside the Data When I’m not wrangling data or building dashboards, I find joy in running, drawing, and growing my creative side hustle. I’m also a passionate traveller and travel blogger, always on the lookout for hidden gems and unique stories from the road. These pursuits keep me inspired, grounded, and constantly learning. Let’s connect! If you’re looking to elevate your Financial Analytics game—or just love a good data story—drop me a message. I’m always up for a chat about dashboards, travel and life!