Co-Founder and Group Chairman of Pearl Cluster

Chair, IEEE MGA Student Activities Committee

Subodha Charles is a technologist, researcher, and entrepreneur working across digital technology, energy systems, and healthcare. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Florida and a First Class Honours degree in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, where he also served as a Senior Lecturer.

He is the Co-Founder and Group Chairman of Pearl Cluster. Founded in 2013 with a team of fewer than five, Pearl Cluster has grown into a group of companies operating in energy, healthcare, digital solutions, and infrastructure across Sri Lanka and the UK, with 300+ staff and clients in 10+ countries.

He has volunteered at IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) since 2011 and has held several global leadership positions. He has successfully led many initiatives within IEEE to foster entrepreneurship, industry collaboration and membership growth. Several international awards within IEEE have recognized his efforts. He is currently the MGA Student Activities Committee chair.