Kasun Samarasinghe

Kasun Samarasinghe is a seasoned data science professional currently serving as the Director of Data Science at Accertify, Inc. since January 2024, with a concurrent role at American Express since December 2017, where responsibilities have included leading data science initiatives. Kasun also contributes to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University, teaching courses focused on Data Mining Applications and Modern AI Applications. Previous positions include Data Scientist at InAuth, Inc. and Research Intern at MERL, where expertise in machine learning and data analytics was applied to optimize decision-making in various industrial contexts. Kasun holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Peradeniya, along with an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from CIMA.