Completed my primary and secondary level studies and gained primary knowledge and experience.
Gunarakulan Gunaretnam
Engineering | Research | Innovation | Entrepreneurship
An interdisciplinary Tech Consultant who works across multiple fields, including Academia, Research, Service Providing, Product Development, and various technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Software, Electronics, Mechanics, Cybersecurity, Computer Networks, Digital Media, and other emerging technologies to solve complex enterprise and social challenges.
ABOUT
Gunarakulan Gunaretnam is an interdisciplinary tech consultant who deeply engages in engineering, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
He works across multiple fields, including academia, research, service providing, product development, and various technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Software, Electronics, Mechanics, Cybersecurity, Computer Networks, Digital Media, and other emerging technologies to solve complex enterprise and social challenges.
His passion for innovations began at the age of 8 when he was introduced to computers. He started learning programming at 11 and built his first commercial software product at 16 for a finance and leasing company.
As a tech consultant, he worked on numerous commercial and non-commercial projects in AI, software, electronics, robotics, IoT, and embedded systems for both social and business sectors.
He published several academic research papers and innovated many creative prototypes to solve real-world challenges. As an educator, he trained numerous young innovators and mentored trainees in engineering, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Fundamentally, he is driven by a vision to empower the next generation through technology and innovative ideas, fostering global technological transformation.
Gunarakulan Gunaretnam
An Interdisciplinary Tech Consultant.
Project Completions
Training Programmes
Trainees Enrichments
Research Publications
Soft Skills
Technical Skills
Platform Skills
EDUCATION
Academic Qualifications
Completed my advanced-level studies and gained knowledge of ICT, Logic & Scientific Method, and Political Science.
PEARSON BTEC HND (RQF) IN COMPUTING (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)
Completed Level 5 HND program in computer science, equivalent to an undergraduate degree, graduating with distinction passes and ranking as the batch topper of my class.
BSC (HONS) COMPUTER SCIENCE & SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Graduated from my bachelor's program with first-class honors and distinction passes, ranking as the batch topper of my class.
Professional Qualifications
DIPLOMA IN MULTIMEDIA
Completed a diploma certification in multimedia and gained practical skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, CyberLink PowerDirector, and Autodesk 3Ds Max.
Completed a two-year English certification equivalent to the Associate Degree, finished general English, took Cambridge exams, and wrote the final diploma exam.
EXPERIENCE
Employment Experience
Worked in the development of two computer vision-based systems: A Traffic Monitoring System for automatic vehicle counting, and an AI Roadscape Analyzer for detecting road objects to enhance dynamic global map generation.
Worked as the Head of the Software Lab, responsible for managing the lab, training software trainees as a tech lead, overseeing various management tasks, and engaged in the development of AI-based community projects.
As a part-time e-educator, I volunteered with Sri Lanka Unites to train technology online, covering subjects like AI, Software Engineering, Freelancing, and more.
Fullstack Developer (Hybrid | Part-Time)
Worked as a versatile Fullstack developer, specializing in creating innovative software solutions across AI, Web, Mobile, Desktop, and Embedded Systems.
As Head of the Academy, oversaw all academy operations, from designing curricula to managing daily functions, also served as a lead trainer, conducting tech programs at colleges across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala.
As a tech consultant, supporting the workflow to optimize their businesses through efficient solutions, empowering teams to maximize productivity, and embrace digital transformation.
As Managing Director, I oversee all operational functions, drive growth, manage teams, and build key relationships to enhance productivity and profitability.
Entrepreneurial Experience
GR Technologies
I founded my first company, GR Technologies, where I was both the director and sole employee. GR Technologies specializes in Web, Mobile, and Desktop app development.
GR Tech Institute
I founded GR Tech Institute, an online e-learning academy; we deliver comprehensive tech programmes for high-quality education.
DEEP11
I founded DEEP11, an organization specializing in AI, IoT, Embedded, Electronics, Machnics, and Computer Networks services.
AI4LIFE
I co-founded AI4LIFE, a social enterprise using AI to address community challenges, including hate speech mitigation, human-elephant conflicts, and COVID-19 projects.
Finally, I combined all my ventures and founded Mpowerr as a parent company. Mpowerr is a Next-Gen Enterprise dedicated to empowering the Next-Gen Ecosystems.
Speaking & Presentation Experience (Highlights)
I delivered a keynote speech at AsiaBerlin in Berlin, Germany, on Digital Peace-Building and Hate Speech Mitigation using AI.
I delivered a presentation on Robotics and AI Innovations at Velammal Nexus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sengunthar College of Engineering
I delivered a presentation on Generative AI and LLMs at Sengunthar College of Engineering in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Velalar College of Engineering
I conducted a training program for lecturers to equip them with innovative methods for teaching technology.
AWARDS
Educational Software Project
Recipient of the 1st Rank Student Coder Award for an educational software project conducted for school-level students by the Ministry of Education.
Best Researcher Award
Recipient of Best Researcher Award for AI project: Study on Facial Expression and Emotion-based Detection System.
Best Innovator Award for Alpha 7 & 9
Recipient of Best Innovator Award for Alpha-7 & Alpha-9: Alpha is a humanoid robot powered by Artificial Intelligence.
Most Creative Innovator Award
Recipient of the Most Creative Innovator Award in the BookBridge Startup Program.
PORTFOLIO
Human Elephant Conflict Mitigation System
An AI-powered real-time system that detects elephants and sends early warnings to nearby villages.
AI Customer Analyzer
An artificial intelligence system that analysis customers using computer vision and natural language processing technology.
Alpha 7 Welcome Robot
A humanoid robot for welcoming visitors and analyzing facial attributes including age and gender.
Face Recognition-Based Attendance System
An artificial intelligence based attendance system with face recognition technology.
Covid 19 Face Mask Detector
A computer vision prototype for monitoring face mask on human faces.
Customizable Object Detection System
An object detection prototype that can be customized to create alarming system.
CONTACT
Phone:
+94740001141
WhatsApp:
+94740001141
Email:
contact@gunarakulan.info