Michael Rychagov

Experience

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  Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Research Fellow
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  CentraleSupélec

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Research Fellow
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  Moscow Inst. of Electronic Eng. (MIET)

  Sept 2002 - Apr 2018

  Professor, Director of Scientific-Education Center
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  Samsung R&D Institute Russia

  May 2004 - Apr 2018

  Director of R&D Depts

  Director of Adv Mobile Solutions Lab (2016 - 2018); Director of Algorithm Lab (2010 - 2016); Head of the Image Enhancement and Video Signal Processing (2007 - 2010); Project Leader (2004 - 2007)Responsibilities include:· Management and execution of applied R&D projects (70+ engineers), outsourcing cooperation, leading of joint labs· Scope of the projects: F/W and S/W-oriented image processing for digital printing, scanners and MFP; intelligent data processing, advanced video signal processing technologies, computer simulation Show less

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  Align Technology Inc. (USA)

  May 2018 - Nov 2022

  Sr. Manager on SW Development

  Senior Manager on SW Development. 7 direct reporters: ML and SW engineersResponsibilities include:· Management and execution of applied R&D projects· Scope of the projects: FEA-based design verification, high-performance mechanical simulation using Abaqus, cone-beam computed tomography for orthodontic treatment planning, multi-modal (iTero scans and CBCT) data processing using deep learning

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  Align Tech (Germany) GmbH

  Nov 2022 - now

  Sr. Manager on Innovation, IP and Patent Portfolio

  Leading of Innovation, IP and Patent Portfolio Management at CSA DeptResponsibilities include:· Communication and management of distributed R&D teams (250+ engineers) in EMEA region for identification of innovations and drafting IP matters· Organization of IP harvesting sessions· Presenting innovative solutions to the company's Patent Committee