Sam Kenyon Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, CA, US

Consultant and contractor (C++, Qt).

Los Angeles, CA, US

We make narrative films, managing all stages of production. Our first feature film was picked up by distributors around the world and released domestically via Walmart, Amazon, Peacock, Roku, VUDU, Tubi and others.

Espoo, FI

Developed software for clients via Qt Professional Services consultancy (C++, Qt, QML).

Contracts for:- Boston University, Dept. of BiologyImplemented a hyperstack cellular image visualizer and annotation editor (Qt, QML, C++).- Quantum Logic Corp.Financial software (C++/Qt/PostgreSQL/Linux web app).

Hercules, CA, US

• Designed and implemented a new automation framework (C++, CUDA)
• Microfluidic DNA sequencing platform (Python):-- Feedback control subsystems.-- Vision algorithms (using OpenCV).
• Developed software for a distributed automation system comprised of 8 semi-asynchronous microfluidics devices and an Epson SCARA robot arm (Python, SPEL+).

Somerville, Massachusetts, US

• Designed and implemented a distributed digital forensics system with a REST interface utilizing HTCondor (High Throughput Computing), The Sleuth Kit Framework, and Poco (C++).
• Created modules for digital forensics tools (C++), e.g.:-- Experimental semantic search.-- Experimental detection of humans in images using OpenCV.-- Social connections graph visualization using Gephi Toolkit and SQLite.
• Interaction design and implementation of a media exploitation GUI app (Java)
• Contributed to open source forensics tools (https://github.com/sleuthkit).

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

• Designed and implemented an upgrade for the SUGV robot:-- Embedded Stellaris ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller handling thermal camera and USB accessory payload communications (C++).-- Updates to the onboard main processor.
• Designed and implemented GUI to make reconfiguring radios easy and accessible to non-engineers (Qt, C++, Python).
• Designed and led development of cross-platform GUIs to enable non-engineers to upgrade robot software and transfer camera images.
• Ported an application from Linux to Windows on a specific wearable computer requested by a customer, and then traveled to MARSOC (Marine Corps Special Operations Command) HQ to demonstrate it.

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

• Led successful quality-controlled AS9100 compatible software releases for the first generation production SUGV (Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle), Models 310 (Mini-EOD) and XM1216.
• Led numerous production software upgrade releases for the 310 SUGV.

Bedford, Massachusetts, US

• Designed and implemented software for SUGV (Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle), a teleoperated military robot:-- Anti-self-collision detection behavior (C++, Bullet).-- Misc. sensor, comms, and logging software on main.
• Designed and implemented the first SUGV Operator Control Unit (C++, OpenGL, ffmpeg):-- Wearable computer system with head-mounted display and XBox 360 hand controller.-- GUI: Inspired by video games. Easier to use than.
• Traveled to US Army facilities and the Pentagon to support prototypes and collect feedback from end users.

Cambridge, MA, US

• Implemented START, an automated target recognition truthing application, involving implementation of image tracking algorithms (C++, Qt, VisionKit, OpenGL).
• Improved the usability and functionality of a multi-platform C++ / Qt mobilerobot interaction application.

Lexington, MA, US

• Automated various lab and field laser experiments (Labview, C++).
• Improved the usability of a web-based database interface (PHP).
• Recompiled Linux kernels to achieve desired configurations for scientists.

Manchester, NH, US

Designed and implemented algorithms for 3-phase sine wave to PWMgeneration and verified max frequency obtainable on a PIC microcontroller.

Bs, Computer Engineering Technology

Ai, Cognitive Science

As, Computer Engineering Technology