Research engineer with expertise in signal and image processing and analysis, machine vision,remote sensing, statistical estimation, optimisation, graph theory and embedded systems.I really enjoy the outdoors, competing at top level in orienteering and adventure racing.
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Team Leader Vision Systems EngineerN3T Kiwi Jun 2020 - PresentWhangarei, Northland, New ZealandDeveloping Vision Systems for Road Monitoring.- Deep Neural Net Wheel detection- Vehicle classification and tracking- Embedded system development- Camera calibration and vehicle measurement- Integrated into web-based GIS/Management software -
Image Processing Engineer / Software DeveloperUnison Networks Ltd Oct 2015 - Jun 2017HastingsFPGA development of optical flow sensor for UAV powerline inspection system.- Modelling and Prediction of Asset Healths, including transformers, circuit breakers,ring main units and overhead lines.- Network power flow estimation over entire network.- Data connectors for reading and writing from SQL Server, using both Entityframework and direct SQL queries. -
CartographerContractor Oct 2014 - Sep 2015Christchurch, New ZealandProduction of urban and forest maps for orienteering and rogaining.Key tasks:- Worked with spatial data using PostGIS and SQL programming.- Fieldwork using handheld Trimble GNSS.- Drawing in OCAD and use of QGIS.
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Vision Systems EngineerScott - Automation & Robotics Oct 2012 - Aug 2014Christchurch, New ZealandDesign and development of an industrial vision system for stove top inspection.This system was integrated at the end of an automated manufacturing line to monitor product quality. The resulting system was capable of measuring products to +-0.1mm accuracy.Key Tasks:- Designed and oversaw production of entire mechanical and electrical system.- Developed and implemented algorithms for real time detection and measurement of 3D features.- Performed camera calibration for sub millimetre measurement accuracy.- Developed an operator interface and control system. -
ResearcherNtnu Sep 2009 - May 2011Trondheim Area, NorwayInvestigated and developed algorithms for real time detection and tracking of maritime objects from UAV’s. Utilising visual and Infra red cameras in conjunction with GPS and attitude information, small vessels, people and other objects of interest were able to be located and displayed. Development was done in a LINUX environment.Key Tasks:- Developed efficient algorithms for real time detection in image sequences.- Applied techniques to powerline inspection.- Implemented Video Compression and Streaming.- Integrated GPS and Attitude information.- Constructed 2D/3D visualisation of UAV and detected objects. -
Embedded Software EngineerCes Communications Ltd May 1999 - Sep 2000Christchurch, New ZealandDevelopment and customisation of software for encryption systemsKey Tasks:- Programming in both Embedded C and Assembly.- Writing device drivers for hardware interfacing.
Chris Forne Skills
Chris Forne Education Details
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering -
First Class Honours
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Forne
What company does Chris Forne work for?
Chris Forne works for N3t Kiwi
What is Chris Forne's role at the current company?
Chris Forne's current role is Vision Systems Team Leader at n3t.
What schools did Chris Forne attend?
Chris Forne attended University Of Canterbury, University Of Canterbury.
What skills is Chris Forne known for?
Chris Forne has skills like Vision Systems, Image Processing, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Matlab, C++, C#, Sql, Postgis, Optimisation.
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