Jaco Merwe

CTO @ admyt

About

Specialties: Computer Vision, Video Analytics, OpenCV, License Plate Recognition, Optical Character Recognition, Face Recognition, Object Tracking, Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition; Development Languages: C#, C++, C, Python and Delphi (Object Pascal)

Country

south africa

City

johannesburg

Industry

computer software

Skill

software development, c++, databases, computer vision, c, algorithms, c#, software engineering, electronics, programming, image processing, testing, machine learning, neural networks, pattern recognition, video analytics, embedded systems, sensors, embedded c, simulations, system design, visual basic, opencv, face recognition, delphi, automation, machine vision, visual studio, artificial intelligence, matlab, .net, security, python, sql, microcontrollers, integration, php, web development

Experience

chief technology officer

admyt

2018-7 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

contractor software engineer

talknet mobile solutions

2004-8 - 2005-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

* Developed Several Applications using Borland C++ Builder 6: * SMS Messenger Application – Based on Outlook interface for sending and receiving SMS’s using a central SMS Server; * “Plug and program” Multiple AVR Programmer – Programs several AVR-based devices using inline programmers in parallel in a plug and program manner. * Server Application Monitor – Monitors Applications on server for crashes and restarts them if necessary. * File Repository Manager – Application that collect, mark and store files downloaded on a daily basis for convenient backup to storage medium. * IMEI Configuration Application – Configures unique IMEI number for GSM devices. * PDF Print Server – Stores all printed documents in PDF format. * CP210x USB Configuration Application – Configures USB settings for devices using CP210x USB driver. * Automated Client Software Upgrade Application – Automatically upgrade software on client computers when latest version becomes available.

senior development engineer

protoclea advanced image engineering

2006-2 - 2018-6 · 12 yrs 5 mos

* Leading the research and software development team for Machine Learning, Video Analytic and Image Processing Technologies at Protoclea. * Project Management and Development of Commercial and Military Products/Projects which include: * Nobilis: Video Analytic, Machine Vision and Image Processing Platform. * Phorcas: Security Information Management System. * SeaOwl: Naval Object Tracking and Target Identification System. * FoxEyes: Army Image Enhancement & Intelligence Extraction System. * Continued research and development of new imaging technologies in all current project development areas. * Maintenance of the company servers and IT infrastructure. * Management of the quality assurance processes and systems.

Education

marais viljoen high school

Marais Viljoen High School

university of johannesburg

engineering

2004-1 - 2009-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Thesis Topic: Applying Content Based Image Retrieval in a Military Context. Part Time Study, Completed: May 2009

university of johannesburg

engineering

2000-1 - 2003-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Final year dissertation project topic: Digital Image Processing - Motion Detection using Digital Web Camera. 3rd year Design group project: Intelligent Warehouse Forklift – forklift built using LEGO also used image recognition for automation. 3rd year Electronics project: long range, high bandwidth, infrared sender receiver. 2nd year Microcontroller project: Automated control of model car using infrared distance sensors and ATMEL AVR microcontroller. 1st year Introduction to Engineering Design group project: Electronic Capsule counter.