Architecting high performance and large scale synthetic data systems for use in CVML training applications. Includes engineering datasets and tools for training the ML systems used in semantic segmentation, spatial audio, and natural input for the latest Apple products.
Software
Apple Inc.
September 2016 - Present
Engineering Manager, Autonomous Systems, Data Science
Apple Inc.
December 2019 - March 2021
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Engineering manager for Apple autonomous systems data science team.
Director of Pipeline Technology
Oriental DreamWorks
April 2013 - July 2016
Managing a development team of composed of both local and international engineers to build a new animated feature film studio and pipeline. In charge of vendor relations for production technology software as well as budgets. Facilitate cross-site development efforts between the USA and China developers.
Lead Technical Director
DreamWorks Animation
November 2011 - April 2014
China, India, USA
Supervising pipeline and technology effort on the How to Train Your Dragon TV show. Working to organize 9 VFX houses in 5 countries (China, India, Taiwan, New Zealand, and USA) on this collaborative project. Have spent time in both China and India working on the floor with artists and engineers at studios in each of these countries.
Lead Technical Director
DreamWorks Animation
April 2010 - November 2011
Glendale, California
Production integration lead technical director for DWA's Next-Gen technologies.
Technical Director
DreamWorks Animation
June 2007 - April 2010
Redwood City, California
Lighting technical director on Madagascar 2 and Monsters vs Aliens, FX technical director on Megamind
Emergency Medical Technician
North Greenbush Ambulance
September 2006 - June 2007
North Greenbush, New York
Worked the night shift as an EMT with a local town's emergency medical service after receiving my license in emergency medicine.
Researcher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
May 2006 - June 2007
Troy, New York
Research in graph theory with the computer science department.
Personal Care Technician
Samaritan Hospital
February 2005 - May 2006
Troy, New York
Worked as a PCT in the operating room at the hospital with medical staff and students as part of Rensselaer's volunteer teaching program to observe surgical procedures.
Intern
Stan Winston Studio
May 2005 - August 2005
Greater Los Angeles Area
Worked in many departments with the artists on films and TV commercials including molds, painting, sculpture, wig making, and other roles.
