In the ever-changing landscape of artificial intelligence, innovation and growth are paramount. This is something ROC understands well, and our latest move underscores that sentiment. We are proud to announce that Dr. Garrick Brazil has joined the ROC R&D team, bolstering our already robust lineup of top-tier talent.
Who is Dr. Garrick Brazil?
Dr. Brazil is no stranger to the world of computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. With a PhD from Michigan State University focusing on vision for self-driving cars, Dr. Brazil has a history of prestigious positions at well-known organizations like Meta (Facebook), Bosch, and the Max Planck Institute (MPI).
His research interests span scene understanding, both in 2D and 3D, and self-supervised learning. Dr. Brazil has collaborated and open-sourced nearly a dozen research projects in 2D-3D scene understanding. His recent contribution to the general 3D object detection framework, Omni3D, showcases his commitment to advancing this field.
Why Dr. Brazil Chose ROC.ai
There’s something about ROC that attracted Dr. Brazil to join us. In his words, “I have always been aware of the intellectual curiosity, and high caliber of talent and research at ROC. The culture and trajectory of the company were really enticing. That powerful combination is hard to find these days.” Dr. Brazil’s excitement to join our team is a testament to the kind of culture we have cultivated at ROC.
A Warm Welcome
Our co-founder and Chief Scientist, Dr. Brendan Klare, expressed his pleasure at Dr. Brazil joining the team, highlighting his research interests, stellar pedigree, and enthusiasm. According to Dr. Klare, Dr. Brazil’s addition brings “a high level of enthusiasm to our R&D team. We’re lucky to have him.”
Continued Growth and a Strong Team
ROC is experiencing an exciting phase of growth. Our offices in Denver, Colorado, and Morgantown, West Virginia, are buzzing with activity as we respond to the global demand for emerging A.I. technology. Earlier this year, we welcomed Tony Brown as Chief Operating Officer, and Benji Hutchinson joined us as Chief Revenue Officer just last month.
“The excitement is infectious,” Mr. Hutchinson remarked, reflecting on the caliber of talent joining the team. “It’s great to see Brendan’s leadership with the research. He’s already built an amazingly talented team, and Scott Swann, our CEO, is adding rocket fuel to grow around our steady foundation.”
Conclusion
At ROC, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. The addition of Dr. Garrick Brazil reaffirms our commitment to attracting the best talent and maintaining our leadership in the fields of biometrics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. His expertise aligns with our mission to lead the industry in security, accuracy, and speed, as proven in various applications, including NIST government testing and tactical military applications.
Dr. Brazil’s joining the ROC family is more than a new hiring announcement; it’s a statement about who we are, what we value, and where we’re heading. We are an employee-owned, ethics-driven, and 100% Made in America company. We are ROC, and we are excited about our future. Welcome, Dr. Brazil!