After completing a PhD in Digital Signal Processing I served my time in academic research for a short while before escaping to the wider world to meet customers and travel more. My career has taken me from general DSP applications, telecom systems, voice and video over IP, speech recognition and now to audio processing; and whilst mainly working in applications engineering I have had several sales positions.In my free time I play lead guitar in a couple of rock bands and try to keep fit with boxing, crossfit and the occasional sprint triathlon.- Over 30 years worldwide commercial and technical experience within the audio, computing, telecoms and embedded markets, supported by high academic achievement. - Active participation in company product management and marketing strategies. - Organised positive thinker with excellent communication skills. - Creative problem solver.At Xperi we invent, develop, and deliver technologies that enable extraordinary experiences. Xperi technologies, delivered via our brands: DTS, HD Radio, IMAX Enhanced, Invensas, TiVo, and by our startup, Perceive, make entertainment more entertaining, and smart devices smarter. Our technologies are integrated into billions of consumer devices, media platforms, and semiconductors worldwide, driving increased value for partners, customers and consumers around the globe.