Shanaka C. DeSoysa

Shanaka C. DeSoysa

Transforming Businesses through AI-driven Innovation

Vice President, Advanced Analytics @ Wells Fargo

Biography

Shanaka C. DeSoysa is Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Wells Fargo and a distinguished leader in AI, machine learning, and data science. He specializes in architecting scalable AI/ML ecosystems, integrating GenAI solutions, and driving enterprise-wide digital transformation. With deep expertise in advanced analytics, MLOps, and cloud-native deployments, Shanaka is passionate about fostering an AI-first culture and delivering measurable business impact through ethical and innovative technologies.

Interests
  • Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
  • Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics
  • Data Science Strategy & Scalable Systems
  • Ethical AI, Governance, and Automation
Education
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science

    Harvard University

  • Master of Science in Computer Science

    North Dakota State University

  • BSc in Industrial Management, Information Technology

    University of Kelaniya

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Wells Fargo
Vice President, Advanced Analytics
Sep 2024 – Present Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
Ecolab
Lead AI Consultant
Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
C. H. Robinson
Fellow and Director, Data Science
Mar 2019 – Jun 2019 Minnesota
 
 
 
 
 
Entrust Datacard
Sr. Software Engineer
Feb 2015 – Mar 2019 Minnesota

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