Wenuka Gunarathna is a machine learning researcher and engineer with a decade of experience building and deploying AI-driven trading models while pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science (Data Analytics) at EPFL. At AlpVision she progressed from intern to leading an independent portfolio optimization project that produced positive alpha in out-of-bag tests and live simulations and is being prepared for live trading. She pairs a strong engineering foundation from a first-class BSc in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with business acumen from a CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting. Wenuka blends research rigor from multiple EPFL research roles with hands-on product delivery, often iterating model architectures and extending solutions to new asset classes. Based in Vevey, she is comfortable reporting directly to executives and translating quantitative research into production-ready systems. Her background as a founder and international research experience hint at a pragmatic, entrepreneurial approach to solving complex ML problems.
10 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
High School, High School at Ananda College - Colombo 10
Rahula College - Matara
Master's degree, Master's degree at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree at University of Moratuwa
Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA), Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA) at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
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Wenuka Gunarathna - Machine Learning Researcher at AlpVision