EDUCATION

Master's of Science, Imaging Science
Expected: Summer 2016
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Planned Gradation August 2016
  • Dean's List
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.36/4.0 scale
Relevant Coursework:
  • Geometric Optics
  • Physical Optics
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Optical System Design
  • Fourier Mathematics
  • Human Visual System
  • Remote Sensing
  • Hyperspectral Imaging
  • Focal Plane Array Fabrication

Bachelor's of Science, Motion Picture Science
Fall 2011 - Fall 2014
College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Graduated December 2014
  • Dean's List
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.38/4.0 scale
  • Minor Psychology
Relevant Coursework:
  • Color Science
  • Computer Vision
  • Vision and Psychophysics
  • Digital Color Management
  • Optics for Imaging
  • Motion Capture
  • Image Capture Technology
  • Digital Cinema Projection
  • Digital Post-Production Technology
  • Programming for Imaging Science - Matlab
  • Introduction to C++
  • Computer Graphics
  • Introduction to Animation
  • Fourier Imaging
  • Radiometry
  • Environmental Remote Sensing
  • Calculus I-III
  • Physics I-III
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology

EMPLOYMENT

Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, CA
Technology Intern - Principled Lens Modeling
Summer 2015
  • Implemented advanced physical lens models in Disney's in-house renderer, Hyperion.
  • Performed lab experiments to compare real lenses and computer simulated lenses.
  • Designed a user interface in QT for artists to preview and control the lens configurations.
  • Developed an in-house non-linear optimization program to optimize lens designs based on animation artist's needs.

Imatest LLC
Boulder, CO
Imaging Scientist and Software Development - Intern
Summer 2014
  • Developed algorithms to provide image quality analysis based on ISO and SMPTE standards.
  • Developed an application from clients to customize and design their own image test charts.
  • Implemented MATLAB algorithms to detect features on test charts for automatic image quality analysis.
  • Wrote new and cleaned-up existing documentation. Performed debugging/quality control for Imatest 4.0 release.

IMAX
Santa Monica, CA
Production Assistant Intern
Summer 2013
  • Performed color and noise quality control on film prints. Worked on scripting scratch removal algorithms in python.
  • Helped develop a method for IMAX large screen color calibration based on SMPTE standards.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Color Science
Rochester, NY
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, RIT
Spring 2015

Computing and Control
Rochester, NY
Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, RIT
Fall 2014

Computer Vision
Rochester, NY
Thomas B. Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, RIT
Spring 2014

SKILLS

Programming
    Matlab | Python | C++ | OpenCV | LaTeX | Processing | Arduino
Software
    Zemax | Nuke | Maya | Final Cut
Languages
    English (native) | German (B1)