Greetings from Portland!
Computing: A thread that binds "Empathy with Entropy".
I am a Product Architect | HCI Engineer | Prototyper for Spatial Computing, Graphics & Vision at Gather.ai
10+ years of experience in HCI (Human-Computer Interaction), Computer Graphics & Vision, Electronics & Telecommunication, has catalyzed my holistic approach to computing. This allows me to analyze the “Subject” from multiple perspectives and visualize the various layers of “Abstractions” (be it SW, HW, or even human emotion) that must be addressed en route to the goal.
My creative eye for both the big picture and the essential subcomponents transforms even the most visionary concepts into actionable ideas – and, as my colleagues would add, at lightening “Kshitij” speed.
I have confidently orchestrated and led a multifaceted team of 6 members with diverse backgrounds in 5G & Networking, Computer Vision & Neural Networks, Computer Graphics, Media Encoding & Decoding Optimization, SW Orchestration & Virtualization, and HW Prototyping. A favored method of mine is “Participant Observation,” a research methodology where I put myself in the shoes of the “End User.” My meticulous documentation process has served my projects well, where each pixel, each letter, and each bit have been thoroughly considered.
The ability to conceptualize, research, prototype and expose potential pathways is partly due to my awareness of the computing ecosystem. I attend multiple conferences (CVPR, SIGGRAPH etc) and even watch all the presentations from the ecosystem. It’s good to know what they are up to.
“It’s never been done before” is a welcome invitation for my innovation mindset, and several of my projects are “firsts” in the industry:
- Hyperlocal Indoor 6DoF tracking (with mm accuracy), without using external beacons
- World’s First Live 8K VR & Volumetric 6DoF Video over 5G
- World’s First Multi-Player VR gaming over 5G
- World’s First Cloud Rendering over 5G
Lastly, at the foundation of my wholehearted efforts and dedication is my genuine love of computing. I thrive on a steep challenge, and I look forward to opportunities where my insights can help accelerate innovation forward.