Haritha Thilakarathne
Senior Developer Relations Manager @ NVIDIA · Researcher · Speaker · Blogger
Hey there! I'm a Data and AI enthusiast who turned my fascination with machines and numbers into a full-time gig. I'm stationed as a Senior Developer Relations Manager (Developer 🥑) at NVIDIA. Basically, I help developers and GPUs get along better.
Before joining Team Green, I spent my time at Microsoft as a Cloud Solution Architect, designing and implementing scalable, secure, and intelligent AI applications on Azure.
I've got a Ph.D. in Deep Learning from La Trobe University, done in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Sport (yes, AI can help athletes too!).
When I'm not busy geeking out over neural networks, you'll find me speaking at tech events, running AI sessions, or capturing the beauty of the wilderness with my camera.
Career Timeline
A journey through Data, AI, and Developer Relations
Senior Developer Relations Manager
NVIDIA
Cloud Solution Architect - Azure AI
Microsoft
Lead Consultant
Kodez
Consultant (Data & AI)
Arinco
Graduate Researcher
La Trobe University
AI Specialist
Vevro
Engineer - Data Science & Analytics
Tech One Global Ltd
Intern - Developer Experience
Microsoft
Beyond the Code
Apart from being an AI researcher, I enjoy most of my time being outdoors and pursuing creative endeavors.
Outdoor Adventures
Hiking, camping, and exploring the wilderness. Always ready to hit the road with my backpack.
Nature Photography
Capturing the beauty of wildlife and landscapes through my lens.
Creative Writing
Writing free-style poems and short stories when forced indoors.
Culinary Exploration
An aspiring chef exploring wonderful spices and cuisines in my kitchen.
Publications
Research contributions in deep learning, computer vision, and human-computer interaction
Awards & Recognition
Honored to be recognized for contributions to the AI community
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional
Artificial Intelligence
Recognized for 8 consecutive years for the contributions to the AI community