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Yasodara Karunaratne

Seattle,WA

Summary

Biology domain expert driving AI model advancement through the design of complex, multi-step reasoning prompts and rigorous evaluation. Skilled in analyzing AI performance, identifying reasoning errors, and providing precise solutions to enhance model accuracy. Experienced in creating evaluation rubrics and guiding AI models to improve factual accuracy, context awareness, and domain-specific understanding.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

MOVE Biology Fellow

Handshake AI Solutions, LLC
07.2025 - Current
  • Leverage advanced knowledge in Biology to design multi-step reasoning prompts that challenge the limits of AI understanding.
  • Analyze AI model performance, identify reasoning errors, and provide precise, unambiguous solutions to enhance model accuracy.
  • Strengthen AI reasoning in domain-specific biology through problem design and evaluation.

Biology Expert

Outlier AI
09.2024 - Current
  • Evaluate the factual accuracy and relevance of AI-generated content in specialized biology fields.
  • Review and refine scientific prompts authored by contributors to improve AI model training.
  • Design challenging prompts that challenge AI limitations, guiding models toward correct, step-by-step solutions.
  • Develop detailed evaluation rubrics to assess AI responses, focusing on criteria such as instruction following, factual accuracy, context awareness, completeness, and communication quality.
  • Utilize rubric-based assessments to identify LLM's areas of weakness, guiding targeted improvements.

Quality Control Technician

MilliporeSigma
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Followed SOP’s to test the quality of finished goods such as Genetic Detection System assays and HACCP hygiene monitoring products.
  • Conducted regular environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas and calibrated lab equipment.
  • Analyzed data and performed investigations in response to customer feedback and complaints.
  • Audited and developed company quality procedures per ISO standards.

Preventative Maintenance Assistant

Classroom Technology and Events, University of Washington
01.2015 - 2015
  • Compiled inventories and conducted weekly inspections of classroom audio and visual equipment.
  • Performed on-site troubleshooting tasks on equipment.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine
Miramar, Florida
06-2027

B.S. - Microbiology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2016

Skills

  • Microbiology expertise
  • Infectious disease analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Data accuracy
  • Effective time management
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

MOVE Biology Fellow

Handshake AI Solutions, LLC
07.2025 - Current

Biology Expert

Outlier AI
09.2024 - Current

Quality Control Technician

MilliporeSigma
01.2016 - 01.2018

Preventative Maintenance Assistant

Classroom Technology and Events, University of Washington
01.2015 - 2015

M.D. - Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine

B.S. - Microbiology

University of Washington

Volunteer Work

PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER 2015 to 2016

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle

  • Documented range of motion measurements to track patient progress.
  • Cleaned and disinfected examination rooms, medical, and exercise equipment after use.
  • Observed treatments for lymphedema and scar tissue such as manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, stretching and tissue/nerve mobilization.

Publications

Krause, S. M. B., Johnson, T., Karunaratne, Y. S., Fu, Y., Beck, D. A. C., Chistoserdova, L., & Lidstrom, M. E. (2017) “Lanthanide-dependent cross-feeding of methane-derived carbon is linked by microbial community interactions.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 114(2): 358-363.

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