Upul Bandara
About Upul Bandara
Upul Bandara is a Technical Lead in Machine Learning based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in AI-driven HR innovations. He has contributed significantly to the development of machine learning technologies at Airudi since 2020 and has a strong educational background in engineering and information technology.
Work at Airudi
Upul Bandara serves as the Technical Lead for Machine Learning at Airudi Inc. since 2020. In this role, he has been pivotal in integrating machine learning technologies into HR solutions. His contributions include the development of PAM, a virtual HR advisor, which utilizes advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning. His work focuses on AI-driven innovations that enhance HR processes.
Education and Expertise
Upul Bandara holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, completed between 2000 and 2004. He further pursued his education at the same university, earning a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from 2010 to 2012. His expertise is complemented by specialized training, including a Deep Learning Specialization from Coursera in 2019 and a Nanodegree in Self Driving Car Engineering from Udacity from 2016 to 2017.
Background
Upul Bandara is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is actively involved in the machine learning community. His professional journey includes various roles in machine learning and software engineering across different organizations. Prior to his current position at Airudi, he worked at Imagia as a Machine Learning Developer and held senior technical roles at Cloud Solutions International and SYNERGEN Health LLC in Sri Lanka.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Airudi, Upul Bandara gained extensive experience in machine learning and software engineering. He worked at Imagia as a Machine Learning Developer from 2019 to 2020. His previous roles include Senior Technical Lead - Machine Learning at Cloud Solutions International from 2018 to 2019, and Technical Lead - Machine Learning at SYNERGEN Health LLC from 2017 to 2018. He also served as an Associate Technical Lead at WSO2 from 2014 to 2017 and as a Senior Software Engineer at Virtusa from 2011 to 2014.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to his technical roles, Upul Bandara has contributed to the community as a mentor for the Google Summer of Code in 2016. This experience reflects his commitment to fostering knowledge and skills in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence.