I'm a passionate imaging expert, product manager, and R&D leader with almost 20 years of experience bridging imaging technology, hardware, software, and best practices.
At Digital Transitions (DT), I've spearheaded the development of hardware and software digitization solutions now used by the majority of major U.S. museums, libraries, and archives, including the Library of Congress, National Gallery of Art, MoMA, and the J. Paul Getty Museum, and a growing number of international institutions. The product category known as “camera-based scanning” was dreamed up in a car ride to Canada by a colleague and I. While many companies now make such products ours is still the technology and sales leader.
As an early innovator in AI applications for cultural heritage, I've pioneered projects from material categorization at the Smithsonian to facial recognition systems for the national collections of Estonia to extracting geolocations from scrapbooks for the National Geographic Society.
I thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and preservation, specializing in advanced imaging techniques including multispectral imaging, photogrammetry, and color-accurate workflows. My technical expertise is complemented by a proven track record in strategic planning, community engagement, and product development across various modalities.
Beyond technology, I'm deeply invested in knowledge sharing and community building. My commitment to advancing industry standards led me to found OpenQualia and contribute to ISO 19264, pushing the boundaries of image quality standardization. Through creating the comprehensive DT Digitization Guides (reaching 2,500+ professionals) and developing the DT Digitization Certification program (2,000+ graduates) I've helped democratize digitization best practices. During COVID-19, our team adapted quickly, launching the "Project Lemonade" webinar series, maintaining our connection with the community during unprecedented times.
I've also been part of special projects for Nuclear submarine testing, mineral and gas exploration, art authentication, and high-energy particle physics labs. Recently I led the team that authenticated “Elimar” the lost Van Gogh painting found at a garage sale and now valued at $15 million. Our team used multispectral, 3D, and traditional photography to document and investigate the painting, and I developed a visual computational tool to characterize the canvas on which it was painted.
When not advancing imaging technology and the heritage community, you'll find me exploring photography, traveling with my family, or engaged in a competitive board game session.
Want to start a conversation about the future of cultural heritage preservation or discuss advanced imaging technologies? Let's connect.
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