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Vithursan Thangarasa

Originally from Toronto, Canada, and currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, I am deeply passionate about neural network compression, large-scale foundation models, and enhancing the efficiency of training large neural networks, with a keen interest in generative AI.

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Me in a Nutshell

“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” - Kobe Bryant


Welcome! I’m Vithursan Thangarasa, a dedicated machine learning and artificial intelligence professional with a rich background in engineering systems and computing. My journey in this fascinating field began with my Master of Applied Science from the University of Guelph, focusing on lifelong learning algorithms.


Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to groundbreaking projects at Cerebras Systems, Uber AI Labs, and Tesla, pushing the boundaries of neural network training, computer vision, and deep learning algorithms. My work not only reflects my commitment to innovation but also my passion for solving complex problems with technology.


Join me as I continue to explore the limitless possibilities of AI, aiming to inspire and be inspired by the ever-evolving machine learning landscape.


When I’m not in front of a computer screen, I’m probably playing basketball, working out at the gym, or drawing landscapes, architectures or cars with pencil.