Principal Data Scientist

• Nov 2019 - Present

Algorithms and machine learning Algorithms and machine learning

Principal Data/AI Scientist

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

Data Science tech lead (and people manager) in pricing. Developed spatio-temporal demand and supply estimation/forecasting and dynamic pricing (real-time). Implemented, deployed, tested, and scaled the service (live).

Senior Data/AI Scientist

• Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

AI Researcher

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

Deep learning applied research on a wide range of text and image problems. Deep learning applied research on a wide range of text and image problems.

Principal Applied Scientist

• Nov 2014 - Sep 2017

TECH LEAD / RESEARCH ENGINEER - MACHINE LEARNING Leading a research/prototyping team of three engineers working on deep learning TECH LEAD - MEDIA QUALITY IN ADVERSE NETWORKS Led a team of six engineers in an effort to improve end-to-end media quality in challenging networks (from bandwidth estimation to audio and video utilisation). TECH LEAD - VIDEO CODING AND TRANSMISSION IN ADVERSE NETWORKS Led a team of five engineers in optimising video processing,… Show more TECH LEAD / RESEARCH ENGINEER - MACHINE LEARNING Leading a research/prototyping team of three engineers working on deep learning TECH LEAD - MEDIA QUALITY IN ADVERSE NETWORKS Led a team of six engineers in an effort to improve end-to-end media quality in challenging networks (from bandwidth estimation to audio and video utilisation). TECH LEAD - VIDEO CODING AND TRANSMISSION IN ADVERSE NETWORKS Led a team of five engineers in optimising video processing, coding, and transmission algorithms in challenging networks. VIDEO RESEARCH ENGINEER - EFFECTS Designed and implemented video-effect prototypes (computer vision and image analysis/processing).

Senior Researcher

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2014

RESEARCH LEAD - CALL QUALITY ESTIMATION FROM TELEMETRY DATA Led a team of four researchers in a project on call quality estimation from technical parameters. The developed methods and tools used for instrumentation of Skype’s call quality. VIDEO RESEARCH ENGINEER - ENHANCEMENT Developed a low complex algorithm for enhancement of video captured in low-light. Algorithm shipped on a wide range of platforms in 2013. RESEARCH LEAD - OPTIMISATION OF… Show more RESEARCH LEAD - CALL QUALITY ESTIMATION FROM TELEMETRY DATA Led a team of four researchers in a project on call quality estimation from technical parameters. The developed methods and tools used for instrumentation of Skype’s call quality. VIDEO RESEARCH ENGINEER - ENHANCEMENT Developed a low complex algorithm for enhancement of video captured in low-light. Algorithm shipped on a wide range of platforms in 2013. RESEARCH LEAD - OPTIMISATION OF END-TO-END VIDEO QUALITY Led a team of three researchers in a project designing a framework and algorithms for optimising end-to-end video quality (making trade-offs between resolution, frame-rate, quantisation, and robustness tools). VIDEO RESEARCH ENGINEER - CODING AND EFFECTS Worked on a number of image processing and computer vision related projects (prototyping new user facing features).

Audio and Video Researcher

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2011

VIDEO RESEARCH ENGINEER - CODING AND TRANSMISSION Developed algorithms for error-resilient macro block mode selection in the H.264 video codec. With a small team developed a flexible and efficient forward error correction method for real-time media. AUDIO RESEARCH ENGINEER - CODING and PSTN POST PROCESSING Worked in a small team on Skype’s first speech codec SVOPC. Developed an algorithm for artificial bandwidth extension of narrowband speech. VIDEO RESEARCH ENGINEER - CODING AND TRANSMISSION Developed algorithms for error-resilient macro block mode selection in the H.264 video codec. With a small team developed a flexible and efficient forward error correction method for real-time media. AUDIO RESEARCH ENGINEER - CODING and PSTN POST PROCESSING Worked in a small team on Skype’s first speech codec SVOPC. Developed an algorithm for artificial bandwidth extension of narrowband speech.

Audio Researcher, Co-founder

• 2002 - 2003

Developed a noise suppression algorithm for engine and wind noise removal in Formula1 racing. Algorithm sold to Fulcrum Acoustic in UK Developed a noise suppression algorithm for engine and wind noise removal in Formula1 racing. Algorithm sold to Fulcrum Acoustic in UK

Team Lead / Engineer

• 1997 - 1999

Led a team of five people developing speech processing DSP software for Ericsson’s first VoIP gateway prototype. Led a team of five people developing speech processing DSP software for Ericsson’s first VoIP gateway prototype.