About
Thadus Group
A Brisbane company building software for teaching and learning computing. CodeLabs, Staffroom and Forge all operate under it.
Founding story
How Thadus started
Thadus was founded in 2025 by two young Australian students who saw how quickly technology and AI were changing the world, but also how uneven access to digital education remained.
We started by building an accessible coding platform that could work even where internet and resources were limited. As we began working with schools and organisations across the region, our mission grew into helping young people develop the practical digital skills and confidence they need for the future.
Every child, regardless of where they live, deserves access to the skills that will define the next century.
Our team
Finance
Neth Dharmasiri
Co-Founder
Neth combines an entrepreneurial background with a strong focus on technology and education. As Co-Founder he leads finance and product strategy.
Partnerships
Chinmay Lal
Co-Founder
Chinmay founded Hardline Hustle as a teenager and grew it into a multinational e-commerce brand. He leads partnerships at Thadus, building relationships that drive growth.
Engineering
Senith Ranasinghe
Learning Experience Designer
Senith studies Business and Engineering at QUT and is a former Air Force cadet. He works with our advisors to develop immersive, industry-focused learning experiences.
Engineering
Thivan Wijesooriya
Security Engineer
Thivan completed a Master’s in Software Engineering at UQ and previously worked in healthcare technology, where protecting sensitive data is critical. At Thadus, he oversees cybersecurity, data privacy and product safety.
Marketing
Nilaye Bhatnagar
Marketer
Nilaye holds a Master's in Architecture from the University of Melbourne and has worked in design and the arts across Australia, England and India. Based in Botswana, he leads marketing at Thadus.
Advisory board
Board of advisers
Dr. Anne Forbes
Honorary Associate Professor, Macquarie University
Anne spent ten years teaching in classrooms before moving into academia, and has authored two Cambridge University Press textbooks on primary science and STEM. She advises Thadus on program evaluation and tracking impact as it scales.
Board of advisers
Dr. Louise Puslednik
Senior Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland
Louise has a PhD in biology and taught science in regional and rural Australia for over a decade. Her research is on hands-on learning with multimodal tools, which informs how Thadus approaches Staffroom.
Want to work with us?
We are always open to collaborators, advisers and educators who share the mission.