| 2007- |
Postdoctoral
Research in Image Processing
Postdoctoral Research Project "The Compositing Equation"
With Neil Dodgson
at the Rainbow
Research Group,
Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United
Kingdom.
|
| 2001-2007 |
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Ph.D. Thesis "Colour,
Style and Composition in Image Processing"
Supervised by Neil Dodgson
at the Rainbow
Research Group,
Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United
Kingdom.
- Developed mathematical models for expressing the aesthetic
and perceptual goals in visual art.
- Created novel image processing tools for editing the tone, colour,
style, and composition
of a picture.
- Studied image
processing, computer
graphics, computer
vision, human vision,
and statistics.
- Published 11 refereed papers on image
compositing, image
enhancement, and image
representation.
- Supervised 11 student projects, ranging from computer
animation to geographic
information systems.
- Awarded scholarships:
|
| 1995-1999 |
Honours
B.A. in Computer Science with a Minor
in Mathematics
Research Survey Project "A Review of Polygon Morphing Techniques"
Supervised by Godfried
Toussaint at the Computational
Geometry Laboratory.
School of Computer Science, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
|
| 1992-1994 |
College
Diploma in General Science (D.E.C.)
Marianopolis College, Montreal, Canada.
- Graduated with an academic average of 95%.
- Focused on computer science, mathematics, and creative writing.
- Awarded scholarships:
|
| 1989-1992 |
High School
Diploma (D.E.S.)
MIND High School, Montreal, Canada. |
2007-
Contracts |
Software
Product Management Consultant
Functional Elegance, London, United Kingdom.
- Designing software systems and web services by adapting technical
innovation to fit market opportunities.
- Experienced consultant engaged in a wide range of commercialisation
activities: concept design, market analysis, competition survey,
requirement analysis, feasibility study, system architecture
specification, user interface design, system prototyping, software
development, project coordination, focus group testing, and sales
support documentation.
- Lead researcher responsible for statistical modelling and
information visualisation for an online news analysis service,
prototyped in Mathematica and delivered using Flash.
- Developing tools for tracking, analysing, visualising, and
optimising the progress of online advertising campaigns.
- Worked also on market analysis for sales management support
services, business development for a 3D photography service,
feasibility study for document imaging of financial records,
and image enhancement services for fine art reproduction.
|
2002-
Part-time |
Managing
Partner
Roleplay Technologies (Pointe & Clic Inc.), London, United
Kingdom.
- Responsible for commercialising simulation technology for
use in e-learning and interactive entertainment.
- Developed a marketing strategy and delivered sales presentations
to prospective clients.
|
2000
Contract
1996-1997
Contract |
Simulation
Software Designer
Pointe & Clic Inc., Montreal, Canada.
- Designed a computer simulation of the interpersonal dynamics
of real life conversations, where a player engages in interactive
dialogue with a virtual character.
- Developed a customer service training system, using Director.
|
2000
Part-time |
Research Assistant in
Computer Visualisation Development
Supervised by Jiri Patera, Centre de Recherches Mathématiques,
Université de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.
- Investigated the computer visualisation of quasicrystals
in mathematical crystallography, using Mathematica and QuickTime.
|
1999
Summer
Full-time |
Software
Design Engineer
Microsoft Corporation, Seattle, United States.
- Created a user interface for rotating 3D objects in Microsoft
Office.
- Ported over 200,000 lines of C file format conversion code.
|
1998
Summer
Part-time |
Research Assistant in Internet
Applications Development
Supervised by Godfried Toussaint, School of Computer Science,
McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
|
1997
Summer
Full-time |
Graphical User Interface Programmer
CS&T Inc. (Steltor Inc., acquired by Oracle Corporation),
Montreal, Canada.
- Developed a MetaCard user interface builder to automatically
generate help systems for X Windows applications.
|
1996
Contract |
Technical
Illustrator
Department of Mathematics, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. |
1995-1996
Summer
Part-time |
Research Assistant in
Statistical Software Development
Supervised by David Sankoff, Centre de Recherches Mathématiques,
Université de Montreal, Montreal, Canada.
- Developed a HyperCard graphical user interface and a C report
generator for use in statistical linguistics.
|
1993-2006
Occasional |
Computers,
Science and Mathematics Student Tutor and Supervisor
University of Cambridge, McGill University, Marianopolis College
and MIND High School. |
| 2003 & 2004 |
Twice
Winner of the Business Idea Competition
from the Cambridge University Entrepreneurs, Cambridge, United
Kingdom
- Presented business plan summaries to a panel of investor
judges.
|
2003
Summer |
University of Cambridge Entrepreneurship Centre's
Summer School
at the Judge Institute of Management, University of Cambridge,
United Kingdom
- Learned the fundamental principles of starting and running
a business.
|
2000
Fall |
Madagascar's
Lemurs Project
with EarthWatch in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar.
- Volunteered to assist in a behavioural study of endangered
primates in their natural habitat.
|
1997
Summer |
Amazon Katydids Project
with EarthWatch near the Amazon and Napo rivers, Peru.
- Volunteered to assist in an ecological survey of the insects
living in the rain forest canopy.
|
1996
Summer |
Leadership
Alpine Mountaineering Course
with Outward Bound in the North San Juan Mountains, Colorado,
United States.
- Climbed 14,000 foot peaks while trekking through the Rocky
Mountain wilderness.
|
1992
Summer |
Shad
Valley Program
at Acadia University, Wolfville, Canada.
- Managed product development in an entrepreneurial simulation.
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