Summary
Krishna Dermawan is a healthcare AI researcher and experienced data leader with nine years of delivering data-driven strategy and analytics across tech, aviation, finance, and public policy. Currently a PhD researcher at CIRES in Melbourne, he investigates real-world AI adoption in hospitals—focusing on clinician workflows, governance and sepsis detection—bringing hands-on implementation insight to academic frameworks. Previously he built and led analytics functions at Tokopedia, steering teams through pandemic-era remote work while embedding predictive reporting and a culture of continuous improvement. A seasoned educator and communicator, he has taught across disciplines and earned teaching awards, which complements his talent for translating technical complexity into practical, stakeholder-aligned solutions. Notably, his background spans enterprise data infrastructure, ML in production, and public-sector policy analytics, enabling him to bridge research, product and operational teams effectively.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Business, First Class Honours, Bachelor of Business, First Class Honours at University of New South Wales
Exchange Program, Exchange Program at Wharton Business School
Masters of Data Science, Big Data, Masters of Data Science, Big Data at RMIT University
English, Indonesian, Chinese, Malay