Mick Halsband

Founding Partner at Berlin Innovation Ventures

Owned the development of proprietary software, handling massive volume market simulations and live algorithmic trading. Tackled challenges involving data intensive computation, performance critical systems and financial systems' reliability and integrity. Led the collaboration of a team of principal engineers and seasoned researchers, solving problems in the fields of data science, statistics, signal processing and machine learning. Incorporated cutting edge R&D into high grade software products.

Took part alongside system architects in applying innovative technologies to embedded platforms. Challenges included study of mobile technologies and application of development techniques towards quality solutions. Guided a team of senior engineers through the successful resolution of technological challenges in the fields of networking, graphics and OS.

As part of the founding team, led software development for a state-of-the-art, near-realtime video processing prototype for a video retargeting solution. Challenges included adapting core technologies from a MatLab proof of concept, based on a patented paper, to a real world solution. Applied and optimized leading vision algorithms using C++ intensive development as well as General Purpose GPU techniques utilizing NVIDIA's CUDA.

Took part in defining a new generation for the company's Ogre3D based “serious gaming” flight simulator graphics engine. Challenges included adapting to existing requirements while providing robust architecture for future features and capabilities. Guided engineers in UML design and C++ implementation of graphics features.

Lead the integration and refactoring of a multimedia framework for a real-time embedded ARM based cellular platform running ThreadX. Framework was designed and optimized as a flexible solution for the handling of various audio and video codecs. Developed high caliber solutions, tried-and-tested for mass-production quality and applied by international mobile market leaders. Challenges included runtime as well as memory footprint limitations while maintaining high dependability and reusability.

In the supreme technological unit of the Israeli Department of Defense, led analysis, design and development of the communication component of a network intensive state-of-the-art UNIX based system. Development involved creation of a robust library, while integrating encryption algorithms and conforming to strict reliability, sustainability and integrity requirements.

Majored in Directing and Cinematography; Minored in Aesthetics' Philosophy and Film Theory and Critique

Graduated the elite course for software development in the School for Computer Professions of the Israeli Department of Defense