Hi,

I'm Pranath

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Data Scientist and Software Engineer from Toronto, ON, Canada

I'm Pranath Pussella, a Data Scientist with over 5 years of experience in Data Science and Software Development. I'm interested in building data products and software solutions.

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What I've done recently

I've recently worked on several interesting projects related to data science and data analysis. Here are some of my favourites.

  • Swimming Simulator and LENEX Data Processor favicon

    Swimming Simulator and LENEX Data Processor

    A swimming analytics platform that processes LENEX meet data, predicts split-level performance, and simulates race outcomes including rankings, medal probabilities, and animated race playback.

    Simulation
    LENEX
    Machine Learning
  • Simulation for Cricket favicon

    Simulation for Cricket

    A machine learning-based cricket simulator that predicts delivery outcomes, enabling match simulations, scorecards, and batting position optimization in Twenty20 cricket.

    Machine Learning
    Cricket
    Simulation
  • NHL In-Game Win Probability Predictor favicon

    NHL In-Game Win Probability Predictor

    A hybrid sport analytics project that combines structured NHL game data with unstructured commentary and Reddit discussions to support in-game win probability prediction.

    Hockey
    Prediction
  • Arts Dashboarad favicon

    Arts Dashboarad

    A visual summary of Canada Council for the Arts grants from 2017–2024, showing funding trends, recipient types, and distributions across disciplines and regions.

    Dashboard
    Arts
  • In-game Winner Prediction and Strategy Generation for Cricket favicon

    In-game Winner Prediction and Strategy Generation for Cricket

    A cricket analytics application that predicts in-game winning probabilities and supports strategy analysis using live match context.

    Sports
    Cricket
    Strategy Generation
  • Software Developer Analysis favicon

    Software Developer Analysis

    Analysis of data professionals' career aspects and software developers' learning preferences in their career development.

    Dashboard
    PowerBI
    Sampling

Where I've worked

  1. Ontario Arts Council logo
    Company
    Ontario Arts CouncilToronto
    Title
    Business Analyst – Data Strategy
    Date
    December 2025 – Present
    • Developed an Extraction Transformation Loading (ETL) pipeline using Python to clean, integrate, manage complex datasets from 15+ files across 4 fiscal years, and built a Power BI dashboard with 80+ metrics and DAX measures to transform raw data into actionable insights.
    • Developed a data reporting product in extit{Excel} to automate complex metric calculations across 3 FYs from two data systems.
    • Implemented a statistical model for resource allocation based on optimization techniques (GRG Nonlinear).
    • Built a data workflow using MS Forms, SharePoint Lists, Power Automate automation functions, and Power BI to provide operational insights.
  2. Ontario Arts Council logo
    Company
    Ontario Arts CouncilToronto
    Title
    Research Analyst
    Date
    June 2025 – December 2025
    • Delivered 22 research requests within 5 months, using extit{Python} and extit{Excel} to prepare data-driven insights for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Conducted a feasibility analysis by researching and analyzing over 50 metrics across 10+ dimensions including data quality and other aspects.
    • Supported the analysis of key performance data using extit{Python} by integrating data from 3 systems and calculating over 20 indicators.
  3. Multiplier logo
    Company
    MultiplierNew York, USA / Singapore
    Title
    Software Engineer
    Date
    July 2023 – Present
    • Completed over 60 change requests and features in Java and Kotlin, from planning to completion while collaborating with other stakeholders.
    • Handled approximately 2-3 internal and external client queries weekly to offer timely client support.
    • Used SQL and Java for implementing country-specific configurations and introduced 5 new countries to the platform.
  4. Brock University logo
    Company
    Brock UniversitySt. Catharines, ON, Canada
    Title
    Graduate Teaching Assistant / Marker–Grader
    Date
    January 2023 – December 2024; January 2026 – April 2026
    • Responsible for holding 2 weekly labs, and graded assignments of 10 courses, covering the workload of more than 1,500 students over 6 terms.
  5. Fidenz Technologies logo
    Company
    Fidenz TechnologiesNawala, Sri Lanka
    Title
    Data Scientist / Software Engineer
    Date
    May 2021 – December 2022
  6. Dialog Axiata PLC (Channel Planning Division) logo
    Company
    Dialog Axiata PLC (Channel Planning Division)Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Title
    Junior Data Scientist
    Date
    February 2021 – May 2021
    • Used SQL and Tableau to analyze and interpret trends, providing daily actionable recommendations to 1,000+ salesmen using reports.
    • Defined 2 KPIs to assess the performance of optimization models and measured the success of models to draw meaningful conclusions.
    • Developed a Tableau dashboard by integrating data from multiple sources, translating complex information to meaningful insights.
    • Delivered approximately 3 ad-hoc reporting outputs weekly based on demands of other teams, supporting the business to produce insights.
  7. Fidenz Technologies logo
    Company
    Fidenz TechnologiesNawala, Sri Lanka
    Title
    Associate Software Engineer
    Date
    March 2019 – February 2021

What / Where I've studied

  1. Brock University logo
    School
    Brock UniversitySt. Catharines, ON, Canada
    Title
    MSc in Mathematics and Statistics
    Date
    January 2023 – October 2024
    • Specialization: Statistics
    • Average: 90%
  2. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka logo
    School
    Rajarata University of Sri LankaMihintale, Sri Lanka
    Title
    BSc in Industrial Mathematics
    Date
    December 2014 – March 2019
    • Major: Mathematics; Minor: Computer Science
    • GPA: 3.41 / 4.00
  3. University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) logo
    School
    University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Title
    Bachelor of Information Technology
    Date
    January 2015 – March 2019
    • GPA: 3.02 / 4.00

What I've Published

  1. Journal
    51st Annual Meeting of the Statistical Society of CanadaJune 2024
    Manuscript Title
    Simulation for Cricket: A Machine Learning Approach
    Additional Note
    • Authors: Pranath Pussella, Tianyu Guan, and Robert Nguyen
    • Type: Abstract
    • Page: 113
    • Location: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, NL, Canada
  2. Journal
    International Journal of Sports Science & CoachingDecember 2022
    Manuscript Title
    In-game winner prediction and winning strategy generation in cricket: A machine learning approach
    Additional Note
    • Authors: Pussella Pussella, Rajitha M Silva, and Chaminda Egodawatta
    • Type: Journal Publication
    • Page: 2216 - 2229
    • Volume: 18; Issue: 6
    • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954122111973
  3. Journal
    International Conference in Data Science 2021June 2021
    Manuscript Title
    Game Outcome Predictor and Game Plan Generator for Twenty20 Cricket
    Additional Note
    • Authors: Pussella Pussella, Rajitha M Silva, and Chaminda Egodawatta
    • Type: Abstract
    • Page: 27
  4. Journal
    2018 IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS)December 2018
    Manuscript Title
    Case Study on an Adaptive Traffic Controlling Method Using Real-time Traffic Streaming
    Additional Note
    • Authors: HMR Shanaka, Pranath Pussella, RMPN Rathnayake, WAMNC Ariyarathna, PDR Viduruwan, and KASH Kulathilake
    • Type: Conference Proceeding
    • Page: 1-6
    • Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Awards

  1. Awarding Body
    51st Annual Meeting of the Statistical Society of CanadaJune 2024
    Title
    Business & Industrial Statistics Section: Student Research Presentation Award
    Date
    Honorable Mention
    • Awarding Body
      Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, Canada2023 / 2024
      Title
      Research Fellowship / International Fellowship
      Date
      Recipient
      • Awarding Body
        Rajarata University of Sri LankaDecember 2022
        Title
        Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Sessions 2019 (Mathematics Discipline)
        Date
        Best Presentation
      • Awarding Body
        Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of ScienceOctober 2019
        Title
        Physical Science Awards 2019
        Date
        Presenter (Finalist)