Josh Aller

Experience

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  Abel Image Research

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

  3D Translation Programmer

  AIR was a co-housed software spinoff of pioneering visual effects house Robert Abel and Associates, and produced one of the first commercially available computer graphics systems. Early sales of CG software was often to aerospace and other industries already using computer aided design systems. I developed data translators from these systems so existing 3D models could be imported and animated. I also wrote custom tools for customers, and supported graphics peripherals.

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  Wavefront Technologies

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1997

  Researcher/Sr. Programmer

  At Wavefront I many roles including helping with the real time 3D graphics interface that all products were based on. I also developed CAD and image translators and managed Wavefront's interchange formats. I developed modeling solutions including 3D boolean operations, surface modeling, polygonal decimation, and direct manipulation techniques. As a researcher, I developed techniques for the realtime analysis and rendering of 3D volumetric field data, and produced underlying mathematics and visualization techniques in the Data Visualizer, a product used scientists for interactive volumetric data analysis and presentation of large unstructured grids. I also developed rigid and soft body dynamics simulations for prototype products and spent time in the Paris office improving one of the companies renderers. Show less

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  Image Savant

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2006

  3D Visual Effects Developer

  Image Savant was a visual effect design house run by the late Richard "Doc" Baily. I supplied the mathematics, software and much of the custom production pipelines that Image Savant used to create leading edge visual effects for movies such as Superman Returns (2006), Solaris (2002), The Cell (2000), Fight Club (1999), Blade (1998), The Game (1997) as well as effects for many commercials and music videos.

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  FEM Engineering

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Project Manager / Developer

  At FEM Engineering I managed a hydroforming simulation joint research project with the prototyping department of a major auto manufacturer. I also developed simulation and visualization software for the project.

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  DFreedomZone

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Consultant and Developer

  Developed realtime 3D rendering algorithms for streaming advertising content to non GPU accelerated hardware (old PC's). I developed the geometry compression and 3D rendering components.

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  Immersive Media

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2007

  Chief Photogrammetrist

  Immersive Media produced a 360 video camera with content geo referenced by an inertial navigation system. We also captured the initial footage for Google StreetView. I solved the geometry problems involved in tracking every pixel back to 3D geospace, including lens modeling and calibration hardware and software, as well as calibration based stitching. I also handled augmented 3D display in the interactive immerse player, and abilities to extract useful measurements from our footage.

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  Zaxwerks 3D Software

  Oct 2007 - May 2008

  Consultant Developer

  Added modeling and rendering features and optimization to the popular Zaxwerks animation products.

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  Spot Metrix

  May 2008 - Dec 2016

  CEO/Co-Founder

  Spot Metrix was a UX rapid prototyping lab that prototyped natural interfaces in mobile new media applications. We produced SpinCam, an iPhone app that facilitates sharing of immersive 360 degree immersive experiences within a community of over 1/2 million users. Spot Metrix also produced augmented reality solutions mobile devices and the 3DAR augmented reality iOS SDK.

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  DWFritz Automation

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

  Software and Photogrammetry Consultant

  Co-Inventor of machine vision iPhone app for tuning a bicycle derailleur. Responsible for software/UX architecture and development of specialized 3D photogrammetric solvers as well as establishing agile development practices for the software team.

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  Spot Vision

  Apr 2014 - now

  Founder

  Spot Vision provides serialized graphics that make each piece of apparel unique and collectable. Our technology drives deeper consumer loyalty and engagement by enabling authentication through the brand's digital platform.