Hi, I'm Vinuk Ranaweera! 👋
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About Me
Hello! I'm Vinuk Ranaweera. My areas of expertise include data science, data analytics, web development, software design, and game design. During my free time, I enjoy playing chess and basketball as well as exploring new coding languages and frameworks. I am always eager to share my experience and connect with fellow enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone interested in the exciting world of computer science. Feel free to check out my projects in the Projects section or connect with me on LinkedIn!
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Grove School of Engineering, The City College of New York (CUNY), Dec 2023
- Honors: Cum Laude, Dean's List Academic Achievement Award
- Coursework: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Design, Assembly Programming, Discrete Math, Probability Theory, Numerical Analysis in Programming, Modeling Complex Systems, Data Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning
Certifications
- Applied Data Science Program: Leveraging AI for Effective Decision-Making, 2024
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, 2023
- Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data, 2019
- Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software, 2019
MIT Professional Education
Coursera
Experience
Jan 2016 - Present
Web Developer
Self-Employed/Freelance
- Design and develop responsive websites tailored to clients' needs using HTML/CSS, React.js, and WordPress, ensuring seamless user experience across all devices.
- Developed the official website for the American Statistical Association NJ Chapter (2016).
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
Research Intern
Bronx Community College Geospatial Center of the CUNY CREST Institute
- Preprocessed large-scale geospatial imagery data in Google Earth Engine.
- Created GeoTIFF image files to facilitate data visualization and applied normalized indexes to detect vegetation changes in targeted cities.
- Optimized raster and vector data formats, significantly reducing processing time and improving analytical efficiency.
Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Teacher Assistant (Junior Video Game Design)
The Department for Lifelong Learning, Wagner College
- Mentored 25 middle school students in designing 2D video games using Scratch and Unity.
Skills
Web Development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
WordPress
Full-Stack Development
React.js
Flask
Django
Node.js
Data Analytics
Python
SQL
R
Tableau
Databases
MySQL
BigQuery
MongoDB
Spreadsheets
Other
C++
Java
Git
Figma
Projects
Web & Full Stack Development
AI Fortune Generator
This playful and entertaining web app generates AI-powered fortunes across 12 unique categories, delivering surprises like riddles, jokes, fun facts, and compliments.
Pokémon Recommender
This web app classifies Pokémon accurately using a sophisticated model and offers strategic battle recommendations tailored to user-selected teams.
Online Bookstore Platform
A sleek and functional web app that allows users to browse, search, and purchase books while managing inventory, customer orders, and personalized recommendations.
Data Analysis/Science
Loan Default Predictions
Developed predictive models using financial data to classify loan applicants, providing accurate insights into potential defaulters while ensuring model interpretability for fair banking decisions.
Bike Share Case Study
Analyzed Cyclistic bike usage patterns to uncover key differences between casual riders and members, leading to data-driven marketing strategies that optimize annual membership conversions.
Potential Customer Predictions
Built machine learning models to identify high-potential leads, analyze conversion factors, and create customer profiles, helping businesses improve targeting and maximize revenue.