Experience

  1. Actuarial Consultant

    Department of Veterans Affairs
    My primary focus involves the end-to-end migration of complex legacy actuarial models from SAS to Python. Throughout this process, I am responsible for reverse-engineering and optimizing the existing code to improve efficiency.

  2. Actuarial Intern

    Australian Government Actuary, Treasury
    I have worked on numerous projects which include helping debug existing actuarial models and helping develop new ones. I have developed numerous skills over the years, which include documentation, effective communication, time management and data analysis skills. I have worked both in groups and individually. I have used excel, R, and SAS for data analysis and modelling.

  3. Research Assistant & Intern

    Australian National University

    Research topic: Translating the timing aspects of process algebra to mCRL2.

    Learnt concepts of times process algebra and developed an algorithm for the translation of timed aspects in process algebra. Currently testing and proving the algorithm and its accuracy. Continued as a research course after initial internship (Dec 2020 – Feb 2020).

  4. Academic Tutor

    Australian National University
    (With a break in 2024, due to personal circumstances) Throughout my experience as a tutor, I developed leadership and communication skills. I have contributed by making numerous assignments, exams, and content. I have been proactive and helped with numerous backend tasks such as exam invigilation, oral exams, marking. Courses taught; COMP1100, COMP1110, COMP1600.

Education

  1. Bachelor of Computing (Honours)

    Australian National University

    Grade: First Class Honours

    Thesis: “Rethinking Mortality Using a State-Based Dynamic Probabilistic Model Leveraging National-Scale Health Data.”

    Research involved using the Personal-Level Integrated Data Asset (PLIDA) to improve actuarial forecasting for annuity payments by incorporating health-based impacts.

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  2. Associateship (AIAA)

    Actuaries Institute Australia

    Status: Eligible for Associateship (Awaiting Ceremony)

    Completed the Foundation Program (6/6) and Actuary Program (4/4). Currently finalizing the Fellowship Program (2/3 completed).

  3. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies

    Australian National University

    GPA: 6.06/7.0

    Coursework: Actuarial Data Analytics, Actuarial Control Cycle, Life Contingencies, Survival Modelling, Derivatives.

  4. Bachelor of Science

    Australian National University

    Major: Computer Science | Minor: Mathematics

    GPA: 6.63/7.0

    Coursework: Algorithms, Number Theory & Cryptography, Structured Programming, Discrete Mathematics.

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Research Support Officer

Orima Research | Feb 2021 – Dec 2021

Conducted data analytics using Excel and SPSS. Assisted with coding open-ended comments and checking data accuracy in reports.

P.A.L Mentor

Australian National University | Semester 1, 2020

Mentored peers as a Peer-Assisted Learning (P.A.L) leader, facilitating collaborative study sessions and supporting student transition to university life.

Actuarial Intern

Softlogic Life Insurance PLC (Sri Lanka) | Nov 2019 – Feb 2020

Gained foundational international experience in life insurance modeling and risk assessment.

Awards
First Class Honours
Australian National University ∙ December 2025
Achieved a thesis grade of 92% for research on State-Based Dynamic Probabilistic Mortality Models.
Associateship
Actuaries Institute Australia ∙ November 2025
Associateship (AIAA) after completing Foundation and Actuary programs.
Actuaries Institute Mentorship Program
Actuaries Institute Australia ∙ June 2024
Selected for a competitive six-month mentorship program, receiving one-on-one guidance from Su Li, an experienced superannuation professional. The program provided valuable industry insights and strategic career development. What did I learn? I will let you know in six months :)
GovHack 2023 Winner
GovHack ∙ August 2023
Delivered a winning presentation on Victorian recycling trends.
Volunteer Experience
  • Panelist, First Year Panel at ASOC’s “Understanding Exemptions” event, ANU (March 2024, Feb 2025)
  • Guest speaker, Actuarial information session for high school students, ANU (Sem 2 2023)
  • First aid officer, CSIT, ANU (Feb 2022 – Aug 2023)
  • Director of finance, United Nations Youth ACT (Dec 2020 – Dec 2021)
    Developing budgets for the division, overseeing the budgets for events, obtaining sponsorship for the division, maintaining the bank accounts for the division, and developing audited financial reports for the division.
  • Set4ANU mentor, ANU (Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021)
  • ANU+, ANU (Jan 2020 – Dec 2022)
    Completed ANU+ (over 100 hours of volunteer work).
  • Facilitator, United Nations Youth (Sept 2020 – Dec 2024)
  • Retail Worker, Vinnies (Dec 2020 – Aug 2021)
  • Substitute Teacher, Musaeus College, Sri Lanka (Sept 2018 – Nov 2018)
    Assigned two advanced level classes of around 30 students each to teach combined mathematics and chemistry. Also taught in lower nursery classes as an assistant teacher during this period.
Skills & Hobbies
Technical Skills
R & SAS

Used extensively for actuarial modelling at AGA

Python & Machine Learning

Applied in Honours thesis for mortality modelling

Actuarial Modelling

GLMs, Survival Models, Risk Modelling

terminal Java & Haskell

High Distinction achieved; Tutored courses

Professional & Community
Leadership & Mentoring

Set4ANU Mentor, PAL Mentor, Course Rep

Event Organizing

Logic Summer School Organizer

Financial Governance

Budgeting & Auditing (UN Youth)

Languages
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