Researcher, Developer, Educator
Hello! I’m William (Bill) Hoff, and I am a researcher, developer, and educator in augmented reality and computer vision. My passion is developing augmented reality (AR) technology that empowers people. AR superimposes information on top of images of the real world, using head-mounted displays or smart phones. AR can give people knowledge to make better decisions, and skills to perform jobs safer and more efficiently.
About Me
My expertise is computer vision technology for AR applications, including object recognition, 3D reconstruction, and pose estimation. I have broad research experience in these areas, as well as solid development skills. My strength is developing prototypes of new applications using new ideas from the research community. Please see my portfolio below for examples of projects I have done.
I have been a professor at the Colorado School of Mines, where I conducted over 30 R&D projects funded from industry and government sources, and published over 75 technical papers. While I had a successful career in academia I am, at heart, a hands-on developer and love to prototype applications with new capabilities. I have worked as an R&D engineer at companies such as Lockheed-Martin, DAQRI, and Amazon, and have 3 patent applications.
My Skills
Object recognition, pose estimation, camera calibration.
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), 3D reconstruction.
Software tools include OpenCV, Unity, Vuforia, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
Languages include Python, Java, MATLAB, and C++.
Integrated algorithms into HoloLens, Android, iOS, and DAQRI smart glasses.
Taught classes in software engineering, focusing on Agile methodology.
Excellent communication skills and experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams.
For More Details …
Check out some example R&D projects I have done, courses that I have taught, and even some personal interests!
Get in Touch
If you are developing AR technology and applications, and need an experienced researcher and developer, contact me. I am interested in both full time positions and/or consulting work. My email address:
william.albert.hoff@gmail.com