Lahiru Jayatilaka

Lahiru Jayatilaka is a skilled professional in computer science with extensive experience in research and technology development. Notable roles include research intern at the University of Moratuwa focusing on navigation algorithms for landmine detection robots, and a Presidential Instructional Technology Fellow at Harvard University where a web toolkit for undergraduates was redesigned. As a Junior Research Fellow, Lahiru contributed to enhancing robot navigation systems, while later achievements include serving as an HCI Researcher at Harvard School of Engineering, where research on visual feedback in landmine detection training earned a best paper award. As the owner of Red Lotus Technologies Inc., and serving as Staff Engineering Program Manager at Apple, leadership in machine learning model development for Vision Pro experiences has been pivotal. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Harvard University and a PhD candidacy at Stanford University.