
Don't Judge a Person by Their Actions Judge by Their Character
The psychology behind why a single action is one of the least reliable windows into who a person actually is and what a fairer, more accurate way of seeing people looks like.
Available for opportunities
Exploring why people do what they do through data · AI & Behaviour · Data Science & Analytics · Software Engineering · Open to opportunities

The story behind the curiosity
I'm Isuru Pathirathna, a Software Engineering graduate from NSBM with Plymouth University (UK). I'm driven by one core question: why do people do what they do?
My work sits at the intersection of AI & Behaviour, Data Science & Analytics, and Software Engineering. I build tools, analyse data, and explore patterns to understand human behaviour how people think, decide, and act in the digital world. I’m currently open to new opportunities in these spaces.
Whether it's analysing patterns in data, building products, or writing about cognition and behaviour, I approach every problem through the same lens: the human behind the data.
Tools and frameworks I use to explore data and build meaningful software
My professional journey and academic background
Conducting social media analytics to explore how Vaasa can raise international awareness of the International House project.
Designed and developed enterprise Information Systems including ERP, CRM, and POS platforms for retail and enterprise clients across global markets at a UK-based software company.
Training at Citizens Development Business Finance PLC, focused on digital banking solutions. Working with the CDB Self mobile app and digital banking platforms.
University of Plymouth
2019 – 2022
Studied software engineering, web development, and computer science fundamentals with focus on modern development practices.
University of Michigan

Google · Credly · June 2026
Awarded after completing all 3 Coursera courses in the Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate.

Google · Credly · May 2026
Awarded after completing all 9 Coursera courses in the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate.
Thoughts and deep dives on technology, security, and engineering

The psychology behind why a single action is one of the least reliable windows into who a person actually is and what a fairer, more accurate way of seeing people looks like.

It's not just loose rules or moral failure. Behind every extreme act lies a web of unmet needs, broken self-worth, social inequality, and a future that feels impossible to plan for.

A social science and psychology view on how happiness and sadness trends collapse when the gap between promise and reality gets too wide.
Have a project in mind or just want to connect? I'm open to new opportunities and conversations.
· Currently available for opportunities