Sripirakas Sakthithasan, PhD
About Sripirakas Sakthithasan, PhD
Sripirakas Sakthithasan, PhD, is a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Hinge Health, with a background in machine learning and data science across various organizations. He has contributed to the field through his research and practical applications, generating significant revenue through data-driven solutions.
Work at Hinge Health
Sripirakas Sakthithasan has been serving as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Hinge Health since 2022. In this role, he focuses on applying advanced machine learning techniques to enhance digital health solutions. His work contributes to the development of innovative tools aimed at improving patient outcomes and optimizing healthcare delivery.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning
Before joining Hinge Health, Sakthithasan worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Converseon.AI from 2021 to 2022 in New York, United States. His responsibilities included developing machine learning models and algorithms to support data-driven insights. He also held the position of Data Scientist at Fonterra from 2018 to 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand, where he focused on data analytics and machine learning applications.
Education and Expertise
Sakthithasan earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Auckland University of Technology, where he conducted research on Real Time Machine Learning and Data Stream Analytics. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Colombo School of Computing. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in machine learning and data science.
Background in Teaching and Research
Sakthithasan has a background in academia, having worked as a Tutor and Invigilator at AUT University from 2011 to 2014. He also served as a Part-Time Lecturer at Unitec Institute of Technology from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Research Assistant at Auckland University of Technology for one month in 2015, contributing to various research projects.
Achievements in Data Science
Throughout his career, Sakthithasan has published algorithms in leading journals and conferences, showcasing his contributions to the field of machine learning. He has conducted workshops aimed at integrating data-informed decision-making into business processes, helping organizations identify business value drivers. His data science solutions have generated significant revenue in global markets.