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As a principal consultant specialising in ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐, I collaborate with governments and enterprises to develop robust AI governance, strategy, and risk management frameworks that empower transformative business growth. My expertise has been recognised at the highest levels, including being awarded the prestigious Australian ICT Professional of the Year 2022 by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for my contributions to AI ethics and governance. As a member of the IEEE AI Standards Committee, I play a pivotal role in shaping international frameworks for Safe and Responsible AI.I assist businesses in creating trustworthy, customer-centric, and sustainable solutions that leverage emerging technologies. My approach drives transformation not only in technology but also in people, processes, and culture. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, I empower organisations to enhance productivity, elevate customer experiences, and strengthen brand advocacy while making a positive social impact. As a technology-agnostic and culturally aware business leader, I deliver tailored, Industry 5.0-ready solutions that ensure seamless technology transformations and long-term sustainability.My leadership credentials include serving as an Advisory Council Member of the Harvard Business Review (HBR), an AI ethics expert at the Global AI Ethics Institute, a Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE), an industry mentor at the UNSW Business School, an honorary visiting scholar at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).The teams I have led have been recognised for excellence, becoming finalists and winners in prestigious national awards, such as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action Award (IoT Awards 2021), Best Use of Technology to Revolutionise CX (Ashton Media CX Awards 2021), and Service Transformation for the Digital Consumer (ACS Digital Disruptors Awards 2022). My leadership also contributed to winning the CX Team of the Year Award (Ashton Media CX Awards 2021).I am committed to helping organisations navigate the complexities of AI with solutions that are not only innovative but also ethical, scalable, and aligned with global standards.๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ:โถ๏ธ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMahendraSamarawickrama๐๏ธ ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ: https://twitter.com/MindCausationAI๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฅ: mahendra@aiesg.org
Centre For Sustainable Ai
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Director - Ai Assurance And Responsible AiCentre For Sustainable Ai Oct 2018 - PresentSydney, AuResearch and consulting on AI ethics and governance toward Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).Please download our consulting report: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2210.08984 -
Advisor - Women In AiCentre For Sustainable Ai Aug 2021 - PresentSydney, AuWomen continue to be underrepresented in many domains where gender equality became the 5th united nations sustainable development goal (UN SDG) which is a key success factor to realise diversity, equity and inclusion. From emerging tech perspectives, it helps mitigate bias in data, teams and leadership, which is required to establish responsible AI. -
Advisor - Cyber Security And Data GovernanceCentre For Sustainable Ai May 2019 - PresentSydney, Au -
DirectorMeta61 Jul 2023 - PresentSydney, AuMeta61 is a cutting-edge company specialising in providing state-of-the-art solutions, products, and services powered by the latest technologies. With a focus on leveraging Metaverse, AI, blockchain, and loyalty technologies, our goal is to enhance the future customer experience and provide unparalleled convenience, security, and efficiency. We are committed to supporting the development of smart cities and places and promoting the growth of the visitor economy, digital economy, and Industry 4.0. At the same time, we prioritise human augmentation in the AI-transformed tech landscape, ensuring that our solutions and services align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our innovative solutions are designed to help businesses and individuals stay ahead of the curve, enabling them to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Whether you want to streamline your operations, improve customer engagement, or enhance your overall brand, Meta61 has the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals. -
Chief Data ScientistIfusion Systems Jan 2023 - PresentPortsmouth , Gbโข Led transformative initiatives in transport services to enhance trust and customer experience through cutting-edge innovations.โข Leveraged AI, blockchain, and VR to redefine commuter experiences and operational efficiency.โข Pioneered AI-driven capabilities and customer-centric solutions, advancing digital transformation within the transport and smart cities sector.Visit: https://ifusion.pro -
Committee Member - Ieee Artificial Intelligence Standards CommitteeIeee Jul 2021 - PresentPiscataway, Nj, UsAs a member of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Standards Committee, I am contributing to the development of standards that enable the governance and practice of artificial intelligence, focusing on the safe and responsible use of AI and machine learning to promote sustainability. -
Advisory Council MemberHarvard Business Review Feb 2022 - PresentBrighton, Ma, UsAs a member of the Harvard Business Review (HBR) Advisory Council, my role as an advisor is crucial in providing valuable insights and perspectives on various aspects of innovation, management, and leadership. Drawing from my extensive experience and expertise in these domains, I contribute to developing cutting-edge ideas and strategies that shape the future of business. By staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices, I help HBR and its readers navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the business world. Through thought-provoking articles, research, and discussions, I aim to inspire and empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential. By sharing my knowledge and insights, I contribute to the continuous growth and success of HBR and its community of business professionals. -
Expert - Ai Ethics And GovernanceGlobal Ai Ethics Institute Nov 2021 - PresentParis , FrThe Global AI Ethics Institute (https://globalethics.ai) is an international and transcultural forum addressing ethics applied to AI through cultural lenses. Iโm supporting the organisation to, โข Raise awareness on the cultural dimension of ethics applied to AI,โข Promote respect for cultural diversity, specifically in the field of ethics applied to AI,โข Open the debate on ethics applied to AI to new perspectives,โข Offer an open-minded and non-judgmental forum where all voices are listened to,โข Foster outside the box thinking on ethics applied to AI, andโข Explore a new global multilateral framework of AI normative global governance. -
Advisor - Strategy And TechnologyThe Fair - Festival Of Ai + Robotics Jul 2023 - PresentMelbourne, AuThe FAIR will open the door to collaborating on critical and innovative technology solutions and ideas to solve todayโs major issues and challenges. The emphasis will be on how these technologies can be leveraged to assist upscale businesses while preserving and promoting responsible and ethical practices and understanding the risk, compliance and legislation in technology adoption.The FAIR event will create an energetic, exciting, interactive and transformational experience for the AI, Robotics and emerging technology communities and all delegates in attendance. -
DirectorCentre For Climate And Disaster Resilience Oct 2018 - PresentSydney, Nsw, AuDeveloping strategies, driving partnerships and promoting sustainability to support a disaster-resilient Australia. -
Adviser - Women In Ai Awards (Asia-Pacific)Women In Ai Jan 2022 - PresentParis, Ile-De-France, FrThe Women in AI initiative go beyond AI for Good and address UN SDGs of ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ and ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ towards ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐. Further, it will foster a framework promoting ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง for girls. Overall it will underpin a more ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ transformation towards ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ and good ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐. -
DirectorCentre For Consciousness Studies Oct 2018 - PresentSydney, AuResearch and consulting on convergence of AI, consciousness and fundamental physics for transforming science and technology while making social impact. -
Honorary Visiting ScholarUniversity Of Technology Sydney Feb 2019 - PresentUltimo, Nsw, Auโข Research collaboration with 1) The School of Computer Science, and 2) The Centre for Autonomous Systems in UTS.โข Guest lecturer -
Industry MentorUnsw Business School Sep 2020 - PresentKensington, Nsw, AuMentoring in the UNSW business schoolโs Sandbox education program for technology innovation and transformation to social justice and sustainability by enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in AI and data science. So far, I have mentored 3 projects:1) Mitigating the risk of climate change to first nations peoples. The project outcomes can empower and mobilize the first nations peoples as citizen scientists for mitigating their risks related to climate change,2) Enhancing awareness and preserving aboriginal art, language and culture by adopting science and technology for social justice. These initiatives help first nations peoples to sustain their traditional life and cultural heritage,3) Adopting modern science and technologies (e.g., AI and AR) to enhance international humanitarian law (IHL) implementation to save lives in conflicts. The possibilities are being explored to adopt AR and AI technologies for enhancing the situational awareness around the Red Cross emblem to save lives in conflicts. -
Advisor - D4Sg (Data For Social Good) HackathonData Science And Ai Association Of Australia | Dsai Jun 2021 - PresentSydney, Nsw, AuData Science and Ai Association (DSAi) (https://dsai.org.au) is a not-for-profit association determined to connect the data scientist and machine learning community of Australia. As part of DSAi, Data for Social Good (D4SG) (https://www.d4sg.com.au) is a hackathon to promote social good through emerging technologies and computer science, drive sustained innovation, and crowdsource solutions to address pressing real-life business problems and social issues. -
Manager, Data Science And AnalyticsAustralian Red Cross May 2019 - PresentMelbourne, Vic, AuAustralian Red Cross data science and analytics team is pioneering ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐, ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ, ๐๐๐ญ๐-๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐๐ญ๐-๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ by leveraging data science and emerging technologies. We have innovated and mentored data and AI-driven frameworks and solutions for ๐๐๐ (๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ, ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐), ๐๐๐ (๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง), ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐ฌ, ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐.The recent humanitarian crises created by the cumulative effects of drought, bushfires, floods and the pandemic have been devastating. ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ. Our data science innovations and strategies enabled ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ to humanity to prepare, recover and build resilience in COVID-19 and the increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters.For our contributions to ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, we received ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ:๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ (๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐): https://lnkd.in/g9_8Q2sK ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ (๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ): https://lnkd.in/gN-JkRac๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ (๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ): https://lnkd.in/gzhJSgGMFor more information on our contributions to ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง towards ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, please follow:โถ๏ธ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMahendraSamarawickrama๐๏ธ ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ: https://twitter.com/AI4ESG๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: https://samarawickrama.github.io -
Data ScientistWoolworths Group Oct 2018 - May 2019Bella Vista, Nsw, AuApplied Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence on Loyalty data for personalized marketing to enhance the customer experience. Woolworths has one of Australia's largest Loyalty programs.Responsibilities:โข Development of Personalised Recommendation Systems: Lead the design and optimisation of context-aware recommendation systems for targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging customer loyalty data to drive engagement and reduce dependency on external solutions.โข AI and ML Integration for Business Growth: Architect and deploy AI-driven frameworks to transform e-commerce and loyalty strategies, integrating cutting-edge machine learning algorithms with scalable cloud-based platforms like AWS-EMR and Redshift.โข Performance Optimisation and Model Governance: Ensure high performance of machine learning models through advanced techniques in Spark-SQL and distributed computing environments, maintaining model accuracy and reliability to meet business KPIs.โข Data-driven insights for Strategic Decisions: Translate complex datasets into actionable insights to inform marketing strategies, collaborating with stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organisational goals in customer retention and revenue growth. -
Lead Data ScientistCanon Australia Aug 2017 - Sep 2018Macquarie Park, Nsw, AuEnhanced the customer experience by content personalization using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.Responsibilities:โข Strategic Leadership in Advanced Analytics: Spearheaded the development and implementation of data-driven strategies, leveraging advanced machine learning models and AI to align with business objectives and enhance customer engagement across multiple platforms.โข Innovation in Personalisation and Automation: Design and deploy scalable AI solutions for content personalisation and workflow automation, such as deep learning models for image recognition, reducing operational costs and improving efficiency.โข Cross-functional collaboration: Lead cross-departmental initiatives to integrate data science solutions into marketing, customer support, and sales pipelines, ensuring seamless adoption and measurable impact on customer satisfaction and retention.โข Mentorship and Team Development: Build and mentor a team of data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning while establishing best practices in data science methodologies and ethical AI use. -
Unified Communication EngineerTelstra Jul 2015 - Aug 2017Sydney, Nsw, AuData analytics and quality assurance on a state-of-the-art unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solution. -
Research EngineerUniversity Of Sydney Aug 2011 - Jul 2015The University Of Sydney, New South Wales, AuDeveloped a state-of-the-art sound-source localization technique which can be used in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI). -
Solutions ArchitectJohn Keells Holdings Sep 2010 - Aug 2011Colombo, Western, Lk -
Research EngineerZone24X7 Inc. Apr 2009 - Sep 2010San Jose, California , Us -
Telecommunication EngineerDialog Axiata Plc Apr 2008 - Mar 2009Colombo 2, Western Province, Lk -
Telecommunication EngineerSri Lanka Telecom Sep 2006 - Feb 2007Colombo 01, Western, Lk
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Dr Mahendra Samarawickrama (Gaicd, Mba, Smieee, Acs(Cp)) Education Details
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University Of SydneyComputer Science -
Australian Institute Of Company DirectorsGraduate Of The Australian Institute Of Company Directors (Gaicd) -
University Of Southern QueenslandMaster Of Business Administration - Mba -
University Of Southern QueenslandMaster Of Project Management - Mpm -
University Of MoratuwaElectronic And Telecommunication -
University Of MoratuwaElectronic And Telecommunication
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Dr Mahendra Samarawickrama (Gaicd, Mba, Smieee, Acs(Cp)) works for Centre For Sustainable Ai
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