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Namidu De Silva

Denver

Summary

Results-driven Power Infrastructure Transmission Data Specialist at Yes Energy with expertise in geospatial analysis and database management. Enhanced trading decisions through high-quality datasets and developed internal tools to boost team efficiency. Proven ability to communicate complex data insights effectively, supporting clients in optimizing power generation strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Power Infrastructure Transmission Data Specialist

Yes Energy
Boulder
07.2023 - Current
  • Supported asset developers by delivering high-quality power transmission and generation datasets.
  • Provided clients with power trading and market insights to enhance trading decisions.
  • Developed internal tools to improve team performance and efficiency across multiple software platforms.
  • Facilitated understanding of diverse datasets and assisted in integrating various databases.

Power Infrastructure Generation Intern

Yes Energy
Boulder
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed and maintained hybrid power generation infrastructure oracle database using credible external sources.
  • Utilized database management techniques and geospatial data analysis for quality assurance on power generation data.
  • Supported power brokers across various Independent System Operators (ISOs) with high-quality power generation data.

Geography Graduate Teaching Assistant

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assisted students with geography coursework, lab work, and quizzes.
  • Prepared testing samples and maintained laboratory equipment and inventory.
  • Supported professors in research initiatives and the development of coursework materials.

Geospatial Data Analyst & Water Sampling Intern

Water Resources Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Create online-based, interactive maps, using ArcGIS platforms, to analyze and display geoscientific data.
  • Organize and interpret data for the projects and clients for the water resources center.
  • Collect water samples on multiple rivers and watersheds within the Minnesota River Basin for watershed pollution monitoring research.

Education

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN
05.2023
  • Research concentrated towards improving renewable power infrastructure and energy distribution.
  • Graduate speaker for the commencement ceremony of spring 2023
  • Minnesota GIS/LIS consortium graduate student research scholarship competition winner 2022
  • College of social & behavioral sciences distinguished student award recipient 2022

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN
05.2021
  • Graduated Magna Cum Lauda and Dean List Spring semesters of 2020 and 2021.
  • Certificated in Geographic Information Systems (GISc) and American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Skills

  • Microsoft Office products
  • Power market insights
  • Geospatial analysis
  • Geospatial software expertise
  • Database management
  • Python programming
  • Automation techniques
  • Machine learning and deep learning
  • SQL and PL/SQL scripting
  • Data analysis and visualization
  • 3D data processing
  • UAV data acquisition and LiDAR
  • Research and simulation skills
  • Public speaking proficiency
  • SQL programming
  • Data analysis
  • Data quality assurance
  • ArcGIS expertise
  • Power generation analysis

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Power Infrastructure Transmission Data Specialist - Yes Energy
07.2023 - Current
Power Infrastructure Generation Intern - Yes Energy
06.2022 - 05.2023
Geography Graduate Teaching Assistant - Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2021 - 05.2023
Geospatial Data Analyst & Water Sampling Intern - Water Resources Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Master of Science, Geographic Information Systems
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Bachelor of Science, Geology
Namidu De Silva