If it can be measured, it can be optimized

That belief has guided TurinTech since our founding. We are computer and data scientists building AI that makes production systems measurably better, with every improvement validated before it counts.

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Our story.

TurinTech began at UCL with research in genetic optimization and software engineering. Frustrated by the inefficiencies in traditional optimization workflows, our founders set out to build something better: AI that makes real systems measurably faster, cheaper and more reliable.

Where it started
Founded by computer and data scientists
Genetic optimizationSearch across thousands of candidate variants
Software engineeringStatic analysis, benchmarking and repair
What we built
artemisThe Intelligence Engine
  • Agent collaboration
  • Genetic algorithms
  • Machine learning
  • LLMs
What it improves
CodeRuntime, memory and cost in existing repositories
OpenAIAI modelsServing throughput without changing outputs
AgentsFewer tokens, more reliable multi-step runs
InfrastructureRouting, scheduling and allocation at scale
uclartemisproduction

What sets us apart.

Our people

Deep expertise meets forward thinking

World-class engineers and AI researchers from top-tier universities who have been shaping the field since its inception. Academic depth, real-world experience from industry.

IntelGoldman SachsBank of AmericaMorgan StanleyJP MorganCredit SuisseBNP ParibasBNP ParibasLinklaters
Our products

Intelligence platforms, not just tools

Artemis orchestrates multiple AI technologies, from genetic algorithms to agentic systems, to deliver validated, production-ready results. No LLM wrappers.

Agent collaborationGenetic algorithmsMachine learningLarge language modelsStatic analysisBenchmark harnesses
Our approach

Validated optimization

Every improvement is benchmarked against strict performance, scalability and reliability standards before it counts. Validation first, on any measurable metric.

PerformanceScalabilityReliabilityAny measurable metric
Our commitment

Trusted AI with impact

AI should be a trusted partner delivering measurable results. We turn AI output into optimized, validated, reliable improvements businesses can act on with confidence.

OptimizedValidatedReliable

Leadership.

Dr. Leslie Kanthan

Dr. Leslie Kanthan

Founder & CEO

PhD in Machine Learning from UCL. Previously quantitative research at Bank of America, Commerzbank and Credit Suisse.

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Dr. Mike Basios

Dr. Mike Basios

Founder & CTO

PhD in Computer Science from UCL, specializing in machine learning, algorithm design and optimization. Formerly Senior Research Associate at UCL.

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Kee-Meng Tan

Kee-Meng Tan

Chief Operating Officer

Three decades in finance and technology leadership at Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas and Knight Capital.

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Dr. Katerina Main

Dr. Katerina Main

Chief Legal & People Officer

Qualified with Linklaters, 20+ years in financial services including senior roles at Robinhood and Virtu. PhD in Law, BA in Law from UCL.

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Greg Lavender

Greg Lavender

Strategic Advisor

40+ years in software and hardware engineering. Most recently CTO and EVP at Intel, leading innovation in software, AI, security and computing platforms.

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Awards & recognition.

Financial TimesTech Champions 2023 shortlistFinancial Times
SiftedDeepTech Rising StarsSifted
Banking Tech AwardsTech of the Future: AI and DataBanking Tech Awards
UK IT Industry AwardsAI Innovation of the Year finalistUK IT Industry Awards
IET Excellence & Innovation AwardsEmerging Technology of the Year finalistIET Excellence & Innovation Awards
BenzingaBest AI Tool for Software PerformanceBenzinga
Financial TimesTech Champions 2023 shortlistFinancial Times
SiftedDeepTech Rising StarsSifted
Banking Tech AwardsTech of the Future: AI and DataBanking Tech Awards
UK IT Industry AwardsAI Innovation of the Year finalistUK IT Industry Awards
IET Excellence & Innovation AwardsEmerging Technology of the Year finalistIET Excellence & Innovation Awards
BenzingaBest AI Tool for Software PerformanceBenzinga
Financial TimesTech Champions 2023 shortlistFinancial Times
SiftedDeepTech Rising StarsSifted
Banking Tech AwardsTech of the Future: AI and DataBanking Tech Awards
UK IT Industry AwardsAI Innovation of the Year finalistUK IT Industry Awards
IET Excellence & Innovation AwardsEmerging Technology of the Year finalistIET Excellence & Innovation Awards
BenzingaBest AI Tool for Software PerformanceBenzinga
Financial TimesTech Champions 2023 shortlistFinancial Times
SiftedDeepTech Rising StarsSifted
Banking Tech AwardsTech of the Future: AI and DataBanking Tech Awards
UK IT Industry AwardsAI Innovation of the Year finalistUK IT Industry Awards
IET Excellence & Innovation AwardsEmerging Technology of the Year finalistIET Excellence & Innovation Awards
BenzingaBest AI Tool for Software PerformanceBenzinga
DataIQ AwardsBest AI or Data-Driven ProcessDataIQ Awards
TechRoundTechRound100 2024 winnerTechRound
European CommissionHorizon 2020 grant winnerEuropean Commission
Breakthrough Culture AwardsUK's Most Loved Companies to Work ForBreakthrough Culture Awards
ComputingAI Product of the YearComputing
Digital Leaders 100AI Innovation of the Year finalistDigital Leaders 100
DataIQ AwardsBest AI or Data-Driven ProcessDataIQ Awards
TechRoundTechRound100 2024 winnerTechRound
European CommissionHorizon 2020 grant winnerEuropean Commission
Breakthrough Culture AwardsUK's Most Loved Companies to Work ForBreakthrough Culture Awards
ComputingAI Product of the YearComputing
Digital Leaders 100AI Innovation of the Year finalistDigital Leaders 100
DataIQ AwardsBest AI or Data-Driven ProcessDataIQ Awards
TechRoundTechRound100 2024 winnerTechRound
European CommissionHorizon 2020 grant winnerEuropean Commission
Breakthrough Culture AwardsUK's Most Loved Companies to Work ForBreakthrough Culture Awards
ComputingAI Product of the YearComputing
Digital Leaders 100AI Innovation of the Year finalistDigital Leaders 100
DataIQ AwardsBest AI or Data-Driven ProcessDataIQ Awards
TechRoundTechRound100 2024 winnerTechRound
European CommissionHorizon 2020 grant winnerEuropean Commission
Breakthrough Culture AwardsUK's Most Loved Companies to Work ForBreakthrough Culture Awards
ComputingAI Product of the YearComputing
Digital Leaders 100AI Innovation of the Year finalistDigital Leaders 100

In the news.

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Partnerships

Artemis is now listed in the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog

August 14, 2026Read
Partnerships

Intel verifies Artemis as an optimisation platform

July 24, 2026Read
Podcasts & videos

Going Down the Stack: AI Inference, Kernel Fusion, and Model Tuning with Paul Brookes

July 14, 2026Read

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