Darius K. Fennell

Experience

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  Eastman Kodak Company

  Aug 2000 - Feb 2004

  Image Scientist

  ● Created multi-camera video surveillance lab to simulate object tracking and face detection. The lab helped to acquire research funding for creating the Security Domain research team.● Utilized biometric technology to create a unique identification card. ID card was used to help create a security checkpoint exhibit.● Completed contrast prediction study using computational and subjective contrast measurements.Results contributed large scale image processing research study.● Performed market research and performance analysis for auto-enhance image processing algorithms. ● Completed the Image Science Career Development Program consisting of a 2-yearcurriculum of professional leadership, image science coursework, and professional assignments. Show less

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  ITT

  Feb 2004 - May 2011

  Image Scientist

  ● Performed investigative study comparing JPEG2000 and H.264 compression standards and presented to Motion Imagery Standards Board (MISB).● Developed wavelet-based image processing tools for image and video applications:image fusion, image quality, object detection, and object tracking.● Developed directional filters for automatic target detection applications in MATLAB and C++/Mexfunctionality. Findings contributed to two SPIE technical publications.● Created Matlab prototype and C++ software applications for target tracking and motion trajectory classification.● Developed Matlab GUI application to perform scene cut detection, object tracking, videoenhancements, and video mosaic generation. Show less

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  Exelis (Now part of Harris Corporation)

  May 2011 - Jul 2014

  Senior Motion Image Scientist/Media Engineer

  Technical Lead● Implemented and delivered video quality metrics software plugin for both live and archived video data.● Provided video compression (MPEG-2 and H.264) and metadata guidance for file format compliance. Helped clients to properly validate video streams.● Authored a whitepaper proposing an experiment to compare compression standards: JPEG-2000, H.264, and H.265 quality differences.● Enhanced, maintained, and improved image processing software using ENVI/IDL. Provided on-demand fixes and new tools that increased production and reduced processing time.● Investigated and developed super resolution and registration algorithms.● Developed the JPEG2000 Compressed Domain Processing Concept.● Investigated JPEG2000 Part 2 Extensions for temporal compression and presented results, benefits, advantages and visual findings to internal team.● Designed a wavelet-based video stabilization algorithm in Matlab. The algorithm was deployed to several different internal research efforts and external contracts.● Investigated discrete wavelet transform parallel processing on GPUs and demonstrated reduction in processing complexity and time. Findings contributed to expansion of R&D efforts for utilizing wavelet-based technology.● Advised technical research group for developing motion vector extraction from H.264 video and assisted the group to successfully perform object tracking. Show less

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  A2Zlogix

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

  Video Support Engineer: Technical Lead

  ● Provided management and technical leadership to create a new customer support team responsible for handling 24/7 Tier-3 support calls, performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, meeting SLA requirements, and tracking service requests.● Utilized H.264, MPEG-2,HLS (HTTP Live Streaming), UDP, FFMPEG,VLC, SQL Server, IIS, andpython scripting experience to perform daily tasks, product testing, and problem solving.● Managed relationships and troubleshooting with third party vendors.● Created technical documentation to establish support procedures and processes, troubleshootingguides, tutorials, and knowledge base articles.● Attended daily Agile Scrum meetings for product development and improvement. Show less

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  Comcast

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2020

  Product Support Engineer

  ● Functioned as a Technical Accounts Manager and provided end-to-end product support for Comcast Video Cloud Solutions including CDN, live linear streaming, and over-the-top VoD to premier b2b clients.● Resolved technical video and network problems and issues reported by clients related to Comcast Video Cloud Products and Infrastructure.● Worked closely with and manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment composed of Product Management, Development, Engineering, Operations, Sales & Solution Engineering, Professional Services, and Account Management representatives operating in different U.S. time zones.● Supported the execution of product launches, customer trials, and go-live activities. Show less

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  Fastly

  Nov 2020 - now

  Cloud Engineer
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  Beyond Anxiety

  Dec 2023 - now

  Mental Health Advocate