Senior Research Engineer at Cybernet Systems, LLC, Ann Arbor, MI

Oct 2019 - Present

• Principal Investigator on a wide range of topics including
  • Machine learning, scientific mechine learning, applied to a wide range of problems
  • High performance computing, GPU and CUDA development
  • Advanced algorithms (compression, alternative architectures, resource for any problems on any teams at Cybernet)
  • 3D scanning, reconstruction, SLAM, structure from motion
  • Computer security (hardware and software issues)
• Tasked with developing machine learning area of expertise for Cybernet Systems
• Writes and wins proposals for a wide range of research projects
• Technology used
  • Software: C/C++, CUDA, Julia, Python, C# and WPF/MVVM, F#, Mathematica
  • Platforms: PC (Windows/Linux), NVidia Jetson, ESP32
  • Algorithms: wide range of machine learning areas, custom compression, 3D localization and reconstruction
• Recent projects (and methods):
  • 3D reconstruction from RGBD images on a handheld scanner based on an NVidia Jetson (SLAM, surfel fusion).
  • Library and version detection in compiled code (C++, C#, Java) to trace security needs (data fusion).
  • Firearm make and model detection in video (Deep Learning, custom training data generation and augmentation)
  • Deep learning to improve path reconstruction from inertial measurement units (IMUs) for GPS-denied areas.
  • Deep learning for gesture recognition for augmented reality mobile command centers.
  • Deep learning for high performance touchless fingerprint matching to legacy databases on mobile devices
• Runs weekly seminar on programming issues for Cybernet and other companies, have focused on machine learning for the past few years

Consultant for eVN USA

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

• Replaced their offline image compositing tool with a cloud based tool
  • Composites hundreds to thousands of OpenEXR images into a final product image
  • Replaces Nuke from The Foundry as a compositing tool, custom parser to read their scripts
  • Allows rapid cloud rendering and integration with company workflow
  • Custom high-performance C++ parallelized rendering architecture
• Technology used
  • Software: C/C++, OpenEXR image development
  • Platforms: PC, Azure
  • Algorithms: high-precision, high-performance image compositing

Senior Principal Engineer at Logikos, Fort Wayne, IN

Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

• Developed product for large headphone and speaker company to compute audio raycasting in venues to predict good speaker design and layout.
  • Created custom 3D rendering engine to support audio rendering and UI needs
  • Created temporary high-fidelty audio path tracing engine to support trade shows during develoment
• Technology used
  • Software: C/C++, Assembler, C# and WPF/MVVM, F#, Mathematica, ~400K lines
  • Platforms: PC,OSX, Qt
  • Algorithms: audio path modeling, image filtering, high-performance rendering
• Helped pitch new ideas to other companies for new products and contracts.
• Ran weekly programming seminar to spread knowledge among engineering staff
• Gave frequent brownbag seminars on upcoming technologies

Owner at Hypnocube, LLC, Ann Arbor, MI

Summer 2005 - Present

• Cofounder of Hypnocube, LLC (www.hypnocube.com), with Gene Foulk, in 2005
• End to end product design and development, resulting in retail channel products
• Specialization in integration of embedded electronics with custom software to produce art
• Sold ~$1.5M of product as of spring 2017
• Commercial products we developed include
  • The Hypnocube, a 3D lattice of true color LEDs for entertainment and scientific visualizations
  • The Hypnosquare, a 2D version
  • The HypnoLight, a remote controlled string light for many purposes
  • The HypnoLSD, a driver board for creating large scale art and lighting projects
• Technology used
  • Software: C/C++, Assembler, C# and WPF/MVVM, F#, Mathematica, ~400K lines
  • Platforms: PIC, Atmel, Gumstix, Beagleboard, ESP32, WS2812, FreeRTOS, Linux, others
  • Algorithms: specialized compression, auto-color theme matching, audio analysis
• Custom design for clients under NDA, including Intel and Mathematica, makers of Mathematica
• Multiple art projects

Principal Investigator at Cybernet Systems, LLC, Ann Arbor, MI

May 2003 – April 2013

• Authored, won, and executed/lead many Phase I and Phase II SBIRs, totalling ~$4M in award value
• Principal Investigator on many projects (most in C++ or C#/WPF/MVVM), including
  • Image processing using quantum computation; C++
  • Hardware assisted rootkit detection and prevention via bus monitoring OS structures; FPGA, PCIe
  • Wavelet based image compression for NASA satellite imagery; C
  • Automated software verification for security; C#/WPF/MVVM
  • Network security innovations, such as IPv6 port hopping protocols; C, Linux
  • Preventing hardware attack vectors, such as a USB firewall to prevent USB attacks; USB, C, Linux
  • Virtual machine research, such as using VM deltas to track malware; C#/WPF
  • Creating radio frequency models for low cost radio verification; C#/WPF
  • Ad-hoc networking protocols; C, Linux
  • Realtime Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) raytracer for missile defense applications; C++
  • Developed models for mitigating explosive RPG attacks on convoys; Mathematica
  • Developing algorithms for robot self-locationand mapping (SLAM); C++
• Lead programming seminars to transfer skills from senior to junior developers
• Numerous internal and external talks on various topics in software development, security, math, physics

Consultant at Waterfield, Ft. Wayne, IN

Apr 2001 – May 2001

• Used Mathematica to demostrate existance of better tranch pricing algorithm; mathematical modeling
• Proved optimal solution NP-hard, thus non-feasible; theory
• Developed mortgage bundling algorithm using simulated annealing & random walks; algorithm devleopment
• Developed and integrated a program implementing the algorithm; C++

Teaching Assistant at Purdue, West Lafayette, IN

Aug 1996 – May 2003

• Won excellence in teaching award in 2001, selected by students and faculty
• Taught courses: all levels of undergrad math, graduate economics, numerical algorithms

Lead Programmer at PHD, Ft. Wayne, IN

Feb 1995 – Nov 2000

• Lead a team implementing 6 large software systems and many smaller tools; WinNT, Win95, Manage
• NURBS based parametric geometric modeling tools, with full trim curve and CSG support; C,C++
• Created rendering tools for robotic part selection and manipulation; C,C++, OpenGL
• Wrote a cross compiler to convert an old language to C/C++ easing future development; Python
• Taught advanced C++ to company developers: teaching
• Resulting tools distributed on CD-ROM to engineers, shortening part generation time
• Shipped over 300,000 copies in 8 releases

Consultant at Sunstorm, Indianapolis, IN

Oct 1997 – May 1998

• Developed NURBS code, high-performance surface tessellation, and rendering algorithms; C,C++

Consultant at Inland Productions, Chicago, IL

Jun 1997 – Jul 1998

• Implemented DirectPlay network code; C/C++
• Modeled flight paths, obtaining pleasing pitch and yaw flight parameters from parametric curves; Mathematica 3.0
• Implemented subdivision surface algorithms for use in realtime gaming; C/C++
• Other miscellaneous coding tasks

Teaching Assistant at IPFW, Ft. Wayne, IN

Aug 1995 – May 1996

• Taught mathematics courses for IPFW while finishing masters degree in mathematics

Consultant at Studio E, Chicago, IL

June 1995 – Feb 1996

• Created 20,000 line modeling tool for 3D game development; Sony Playstation, SEGA Saturn, C,C++, WinNT, Win95
• Tool allowed real-time modeling, Gourad shaded texturing, light placement, DXF import

Consultant at Pulse, Ft. Wayne, IN

Nov 1994 – March 1995

• Developed program tracking investment firm financial data, did standard and customer portfolio formatting; C

Lead Programmer at Black Pearl Software, Chicago IL

Oct 1993 – Nov 1994

• Designed and coded SEGA video game, 75,000 lines; 68000 assembler
• Managed tool programmer and art assets
• Wrote tools for DOS and Windows; C, C++
• Developed image processing pipeline, physics based modeling tools
• Developed music, AI, real-time control, compression, and other systems

Consultant at Betz Systems, ID

Oct 1993 – Feb 1994

• Developed oil well data acquisition, management, and visualization system; C++, Win 3.1

Lead Programmer at DataLogics, Chicago IL

Oct 1992 – Aug 1993

• Worked on SGML (document structure language like HTML) parser; C, OS/2, DOS, Win 3.1
• Formally taught C to group, answering questions about our product internals; C
• Ported 16-bit, 100,0000 line OS/2 SGML editor to 32-bit Windows NT using the Microsoft SDK;C
• Rewrote DDE code, PM GUI interface, and a multithreaded application handler;C
• Wrote graphics launch and viewer for OS/2
• Worked on SGML import/export code for FrameBuilder under X-Windows on a SPARCstation
• Developed tools for group as needed

Systems Analyst at Sears, Chicago, IL

Jan 1992 – Oct 1992

• Worked on team to develop a Promotional Marketing System; C, OS/2, Easel
• Designed and coded a networked time management system; C++
• Used DDE to link Lotus to Easel
• Used TSO and various mainframe to PC connections

Ph.D., Mathematics, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN

Fall 1996 - May 2003

• Dissertation: "Error Correcting Codes on Algebraic Surfaces".
• Worked in algebraic geometry, coding theory, cryptography, quantum computing
• Did about half of the coursework for a M.S. in Computer Science, some graduate physics courses

M. S., Mathematics, Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne.

Jan 1995 - May 1996

3.6/4.0 GPA

Triple B. S. in Physics, Math, and Computer Science, ORU, Tulsa, OK

Aug 1987 - May 1991

Graduated with honors, 3.5/4.0, top math and top physics student

South Side High School, Ft. Wayne, IN

Graduated 1987 with high honors (#6 out of ~400), top SAT score in school, top math student all four years

• 8806619 System and methods for detecting software vulnerabilities and malicious code
• 8646082 USB firewall apparatus and method
• US 20110314331 A1 Automated test and repair method and apparatus applicable to complex, distributed systems
• US 20080216176 A1 Hardware-assisted rootkit blocker for networked computers

• See my website www.lomont.org, under publications.

• Won departmental teaching award for Excellence in teaching, 2000, Purdue University
• Awarded both VIGRE fellowship (2000-2001) and Purdue Research Fellowship while in PhD program
• First Place State competition in Academic All Around 1987, 3rd place in Science
• Top Math student all four years of High School and all four years of college
• ACM College Computer Programming team 1990–1991
• Graduated top Physics and top Math student in undergrad
• Top Scorer Nationwide Putnam Math Competition for Oklahoma\Arkansas section 1991
• Presented Paper on unsolved problems to the American Math Association 1989

• Excellent people and leadership skills
  • Asked to be on various employee/management comittees at last few work places
  • Lead programming teams and workshops at many work places
  • Selected to mentor programmers at many work places
  • Elected Graduate Student Representative almost every year of graduate school
  • Selected to lead a missionary team overseas after undergrad
  • Led sales team during college summers
  • Held numerous leadership positions in high school
• Have written ~1,000,000 lines of C, C++, assembler, C#, other languages for personal use over 35 years
  • AI: natural language processing, genetic algorithms, neural nets
  • Security and cryptographic algorithms: my AES implementation is widely used
  • Graphics: reading/writing images, 3D formats, color reduction, NURB libraries, color space tools
  • Compression: have designed many compression formats for specialized uses
  • Modeling: mesh manipulation, 3D modeling, mesh compression, sprite compression
  • Languages: designed and implemted several languages, compilers, and IDEs
  • Assemblers/disassemblers: 6809, x86/x64, more
  • Algorithms: tree and graph searching, did 300+ Project Euler problems
  • PRNGs: my code and article for random numbers are widely used.
  • Audio: many algorithms including beat detection and prediction. My FFT code and article are widely used
• Programming since 6th grade (TRS-80 BASIC and assembler back then..)
• Learns quickly – IQ tested at over 150