A plasma physics researcher → computer vision R&D engineer → entrepreneur. Developed OpenCV since the times it was not yet open source. Co-founded Itseez (realtime computer vision on embedded devices, with a focus on automotive safety systems), sold to Intel in 2016. Now leading Itseez3D that creates avatars for virtual communication. OpenVX working group chair in 2012-2016, creating the standard for cross-platform computer vision API. Co-author of the OpenVX Programming Guide book.