Development of plugins for Unity, Unreal and Overwolf that allow developers and gamers to connect to PlusMusic’s large library of precleared, artist created audio tracks. Instrumental in designing and implementing both product lines, the developer focused AMP service (Plugins for Unity and Unreal) as well as the gamer focused Amplifi service for Overwolf. Utilizing ML algorithms to identify segments in tracks that can be mapped dynamically to in-game moments, such as Victory, Failure, High/Low Backing etc. Utilizing source separation ML algorithms to create separate Drum/Bass/TopMix/Vocals “stems” for all tracks in the catalog. Creation of audio processing algorithms for watermarking, filtering, dynamic crossfading and multi-channel audio blending. Invented proprietary file format for meta data and audio data transfer. Technologies utilized include: C++/C#, JavaScript, REST, MySql, Elastic Search

Development of the state of the art immersive 3D audio “Reality Engine” core that powers Spatial’s interactive soundscape software suite.Primarily developed in C/C++ for Mac and Linux, the work included complex 3D audio rendering algorithms, DSP and filtering as well as real-time network audio transfer using AES67 (multicast UDP) and multi-node communication for highly multi-threaded, distributed and synchronized audio rendering. A hardware PTP clock is utilized to synchronize nodes and audio packets across the network.

Managing a small team of research engineers, developing and optimizing state of the art algorithms for Audio/Video/Signal processing, fingerprinting, segmentation, detection and recognition.Projects include:Audio/Video Fingerprinting, Audio Classification (Mood, Style, Tempo, Dynamic EQ), Drum Transcription, Image/Logo detection and recognition, Video keyframe/blackframe detection, Dynamic TV Ad insertion/replacement, Real-time TV content detection and Ad removal, Big data music track database, Real-time mood color lighting.

Development of a lightweight encryption algorithm (LE) for IoT devices. At its core LE is a binary substitution implementation that utilizes a self-randomizing key buffer to ensure high encryption entropy while simultaneously delivering superior performance when compared to industry standard block ciphers such as AES 128/256.

Assembled a team of developers and QA to design, build and deploy the next generation of Davis's two major SaaS Web Portals:- A mobile friendly B2B portal for the automotive telemetry tracking ‘CarChip Connect’ product line utilizing PHP, HTML5 and JavaScript for the frontend, MySql for the database storage and a highly multithreaded Java backend application for the low level device communication.- A complete overhaul of the outdated Web Portal for the high-end weather station products utilizing PHP, HTML5 and JavaScript for the frontend, Maria DB and Cassandra DB for the big data database storage and a highly multithreaded Java backend application for the low level device communication. The new mobile friendly interface uses highly customizable portlets to display individual sensor data and summarized weather data using the latest in graphing technologies.Both SaaS applications also include web-service based (restful) APIs to allow customers to access their sensor data.

Development of image recognition algorithms and software, video DSP applications and algorithms as well as website identification repositories for Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft and VeriSign. Implementation of SOAP and REST based web services. Development and implementation of a proprietary eCommerce backend and frontend. Development of iPhone games and applications.

Development and implementation of the company’s unique online transcription service. Instrumental in selecting key technologies and defining the global technology strategy. Built and maintained a global network of contractors to ensure a guaranteed 24 hour turnaround on transcribed documents.

Development and deployment of an advanced document management application using proprietary algorithms for digital fingerprinting of documents (Document Verifier Engine).

Development and deployment of a proprietary security, encryption and application routing software (SGR). SGR is a multithreaded backend Java application capable of securely routing and processing large amounts of data in real-time. Development and deployment of branded online games using a sophisticated centralized server architecture built on the SGR platform.

Designed, developed and deployed Licensemusic’s online B2B SaaS application allowing customers to easily acquire production rights for commercially used music. Instrumental in selecting key technologies and in defining the global technology strategy. Planning and evaluation of broadband services, storage and streaming solutions. Managing the development and QA team.

Design and development of online applications. Instrumental in selecting key technologies and in defining the local technology strategy. Supervising online projects and advising client IT departments.

Planned, built, managed and maintained the technical department of Icon Medialab AG. Design, development and programming of online applications. Instrumental in selecting key technologies and in defining the local technology strategy. Supervising online projects and advising client IT departments.

Design and development of online applications. Instrumental in selecting key technologies and in defining the local technology strategy. Supervising online projects and advising client IT departments.

Planned, built and managed the technical department of Entertainment Online Germany. Programming and deployment of online games for the E-On gaming channel. Design and implementation of backend applications and database schemas. Maintenance of all aspects of the online presence. Web and GUI design. Instrumental in selecting key technologies and in defining the global technology strategy. Planning and evaluation of broadband services, satellite transmission mechanisms and software encryption schemes.

User Interface programming and design. Development and implementation of an instant messaging service and streaming video/audio algorithms using fractal image/sound compression.

Programming and design of PC games. User interface programming and design. Development of 3D algorithms used in real-time BSP’s (Binary Space Partitioning). Development of advanced texture mapping algorithms using OpenGL, DirectX and Glide.

Programming of early (BTX based) online applications. Web programming, print and web design. Support and maintenance of crucial parts of the corporate network including PC clients, MAC clients, Novell and Windows NT servers. Early adoption of web based communication over satellite networks.

Development of business software focusing on the tourism industry. Creating low level device drivers and embedded device firmware. Custom build high end desktop computers. Design, implementation and maintenance of small business networks.