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Abe Babs

@abebabs

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Innovative CTO with expertise in computer vision and machine learning.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in technology-driven environments.

I am a passionate and innovative technology leader with a strong background in mechatronics engineering and computer vision. My journey began at the University of Waterloo, where I honed my skills in both theoretical and applied aspects of machine learning and deep learning. As a co-founder and CTO at Fortius Labs, I successfully led a team of developers and engineers to deliver cutting-edge software solutions tailored to client needs.

Throughout my career, I have designed state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms that have significantly impacted occupational health by helping to assess and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. My work has been recognized with multiple grants, including the Velocity fund and support from the Canadian Department of National Defence. I thrive in collaborative environments and possess excellent communication skills, enabling me to effectively translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Technological Officer

Fortius Labs

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Collaborated with clients to define requirements and translate them into actionable software solutions. Managed a team of developers and computer vision engineers, ensuring the timely delivery of software applications.

Software Development Client Management Team Leadership Computer Vision Project Management Software Engineering

Chief Science Officer

Altius Analytics Labs

Aug 2015 - Dec 2022 (7 years 4 months)

Designed advanced computer vision algorithms for autonomous assessment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. Secured significant funding and grants from various organizations, including the Canadian Department of National Defence.

Computer Vision Algorithm Design Machine Learning

Teaching Assistant

University of Waterloo

Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 (3 months)

Assisted in the delivery of the ME 597 Autonomous Mobile Robotics course. Provided support to students and contributed to the learning environment.

Robotics Teaching

Autonomy Engineer

Avidbots

Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 (3 months)

Developed software tools for planning and motion control algorithms. These tools were utilized in autonomous cleaning robots.

Software Development Robotics Algorithm Development Python C++

Verification Engineer

Altera Corporation

May 2011 - Aug 2011 (3 months)

Developed a parsing tool to scan files for manipulating and extracting hardware information. Created Verilog simulations to test timing closure of various hardware blocks.

Verilog Simulation Hardware Testing C++Scripting

DSP Firmware Developer

Research in Motion

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010 (3 months)

Ported an overnight OS test framework from 2G to newer communication technologies. Performed cell search characterization for 2G networks and proposed improvements to the search scheme.

2G Networks C++

Researcher

University Health Network

Jan 2010 - May 2010 (4 months)

Researched and implemented techniques for electromagnetic distortion correction in surgical applications. Assembled a 6-DOF sensor and applied machine learning algorithms for regression and classification analysis.

Research Machine Learning Classification Medical Imaging VTK

Software Developer

IPeak Networks

Sep 2008 - Aug 2009 (11 months)

Developed client-server programs, including a packet playback utility. Established essential framework for IPSec support and completed backend kernel debugging utilities.

IPSEC C++

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Applied Science, Mechatronics Engineering

Completed an Honours degree in Mechatronics Engineering. The program provided a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principles.