Tharindi Hapuarachchi, PhD
About Tharindi Hapuarachchi, PhD
Tharindi Hapuarachchi, PhD, serves as the VP of Machine Learning Strategy & Operations at Generate:Biomedicines in Boston, Massachusetts. With a diverse background in technology and research, she has held significant roles at organizations such as DeepMind and Thomson Reuters, and is currently a Board Trustee at the British Society for Haematology.
Work at Generate Biomedicines
Tharindi Hapuarachchi serves as the Vice President of Machine Learning Strategy & Operations at Generate Biomedicines. She has held this position since 2024 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. In her role, she focuses on integrating machine learning strategies into the operational framework of the organization, contributing to the advancement of biomedicine through innovative technologies.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Tharindi Hapuarachchi worked at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Manager in Thomson Reuters Labs from 2016 to 2018 in London. She also held various positions within the organization, including roles in the Technology Strategy and Governance Group and the Data Innovation Lab. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters provided her with extensive experience in technology strategy and innovation.
Experience at DeepMind
Tharindi Hapuarachchi was employed at DeepMind from 2018 to 2023, where she held multiple roles. Initially, she worked in the Operations team of the Applied Team, followed by a position in the Strategy team of the Science Team. Additionally, she contributed to the establishment of Isomorphic Labs during her time there. This experience enhanced her expertise in machine learning and operational strategy.
Education and Expertise
Tharindi Hapuarachchi earned her MSci in Mathematics and her MRes and PhD in Medical Physics and Bioengineering from University College London (UCL). Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and engineering principles, which she applies in her professional roles. She has also engaged in research at various institutions, including the University of Oxford and Imperial College London.
Board Membership at British Society for Haematology
Since 2023, Tharindi Hapuarachchi has served as a Board Trustee for the British Society for Haematology. In this capacity, she participates in governance and strategic decision-making, contributing her expertise in machine learning and technology to support the society's mission in advancing hematology.