Thushan Ganegedara
About Thushan Ganegedara
Thushan Ganegedara is an experienced instructor and technical writer specializing in machine learning. He has held various roles in the field, including positions at Canva, Manning Publications Co., and Towards Data Science, and has authored multiple books on TensorFlow.
Work at DataCamp
Thushan Ganegedara serves as an Instructor and Technical Writer specializing in Machine Learning at DataCamp since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the development of educational content that aids learners in understanding complex machine learning concepts and applications. His expertise in the field enhances the learning experience for DataCamp users, providing them with practical insights and knowledge.
Current Position at Canva
Thushan Ganegedara holds the position of Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Canva, where he has been employed since 2021. His responsibilities include designing and implementing machine learning models that improve user experience and functionality within the Canva platform. His work contributes to the advancement of machine learning applications in a widely used design tool.
Education and Expertise
Thushan Ganegedara completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sydney from 2015 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Moratuwa, obtained between 2009 and 2013. Additionally, he earned a Natural Language Processing Nanodegree from Udacity in 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Professional Experience
Thushan Ganegedara has a diverse professional background in data science and machine learning. He worked as a Data Scientist and later as a Senior Data Scientist at QBE Insurance from 2018 to 2021. He also served as Chief Data Scientist at SCALE ai, focusing on innovative risk assessment strategies. His experience includes roles as a workshop lead, speaker, and author, contributing to various projects and publications in the field.
Authorship and Contributions
Thushan Ganegedara is an accomplished author, having written two books on TensorFlow, published by Manning and Packt. His contributions to the field extend to his role as a Technical Writer at Towards Data Science, where he shares insights on machine learning. He has a significant following on Medium, with over 2.3K followers, indicating his influence and engagement in the machine learning community.