Rich Timmer

Fractional CTO

Eye-bot · Greater Pittsburgh Region

Mar 2026 – Present(2 mos)

• Generative AI & RAG: Engineered and deployed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), enabling LLMs to securely query proprietary enterprise data while maintaining strict data privacy. • Spatial Computing & SLAM: Advancing Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) capabilities for complex digital modeling and robotics. • Computer Vision: Developing automated image tagging and feature extraction pipelines to drive metadata efficiency at scale.

Board Member

Eye-bot · Greater Pittsburgh Region

Nov 2024 – Mar 2026(1 yr 5 mos)

• Provided strategic advice on emerging technology and processing techniques to enhance operational efficiency. • Identified and recommended partnerships tailored to position Eye-bot for commercial success. • Collaborated with the board to align technological advancements with business objectives.

Chief Technology Officer

Eye-bot · United States

Dec 2023 – Nov 2024(1 yr)

• Led machine learning efforts using OpenCV and image embeddings to segment 3D aerial data into distinct components, improving model quality via geometry correction. • Utilized ML image and prompt encodings to segment images into similar clusters. • Transformed content delivery from manual emails to dynamic 3D model-based presentations. • Developed a comprehensive technical roadmap and established strategic partnerships with business leaders.

Vice President of Engineering

EticaAG · Greensburg, PA

Aug 2024 – Feb 2026(1 yr 7 mos)

• Designed a multi-million-dollar manufacturing assembly line for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including vendor sourcing, machinery quotes, and compliance with technical requirements. • Conducted site visits to evaluate vendor capabilities and establish strong partnerships. Projected staffing needs and equipment requirements to secure funding. • Created a strategic product and personnel roadmap aligned with business goals. • Led resolution of engineering challenges through product redesign and manufacturing process optimization. • Supported business development by assisting with customer quoting and engaging potential clients at trade shows and online channels. • Led Transformation of a single client App to a SAS product.

Software Engineering Manager

Realtor.com · Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

Dec 2020 – Aug 2023(2 yrs 9 mos)

• Responsible for DevOps for all production processing of imagery • Managed AI-driven image auto-tagging system using deep learning to improve photo quality, driving $10M/year revenue increase. • Oversaw ML models converting images to searchable text, enhancing search relevance. • Championed fraud detection initiatives using machine learning, preventing $2M/year in consumer losses. • Responsible for $150M/year in revenue. • Managed ML image upsizing project which started using Sagemaker

Software Engineering Manager

TeleTracking · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Feb 2019 – Dec 2020(1 yr 11 mos)

• Managed distributed machine learning team developing a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for healthcare data analysis. • Developed and deployed a Random Forest model to detect fraudsters, significantly improving fraud mitigation efforts. Technologies: Python, AWS, Kafka, Spark, Snowflake, Sage Maker, MLflow, Tableau

Staff Software Engineer

Smith+Nephew · Greater Pittsburgh Area

Jul 2018 – Feb 2019(8 mos)

• Development of orthopedic UX using C++ and Qt • Test software for production release

Lead Software Engineer

UPMC Enterprises · Greater Pittsburgh Area

Aug 2016 – Jun 2018(1 yr 11 mos)

• Analyze software solutions for enterprise scale-ability • Mentor junior team member • Worked in Docker and Kubernetes to support enterprises solutions for UPMC hospitals

Senior Software Engineer

Omnyx, a GE Healthcare UPMC joint venture · Greater Pittsburgh Region

Apr 2014 – Aug 2016(2 yrs 5 mos)

• Modified OpenCV code to enhance tissue segmentation, improving accuracy and speed by 3x under FDA class III regulations. • Developed a robust testing framework for tissue detection algorithms, ensuring high reliability. • Optimized image processing algorithms for complex registration tasks, contributing to advanced medical imaging solutions.

Senior Software Engineer

D4D Technologies · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Apr 2013 – Apr 2014(1 yr 1 mo)

• Software Lead for milling project • Designed new software architecture for multi-axes milling machine • Developed machine specs for milling machine • Developed from scratch code generation & parsing tools in Ruby to synchronize robotics code, and C# GUI code

Senior Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin · Akron, Ohio

Jan 2008 – Mar 2013(5 yrs 3 mos)

• Recipient of peer based award for productivity. • Reduced re-host time by months using scripting tools in Ruby. • Authored `System Design Documents` for re-host process. Extensive Ruby programming on C++ language parsing program.

Senior Software Engineer

AIP Micro-Poise · Akron, Ohio, United States

Oct 2007 – Jan 2008(4 mos)

• Developed 3D segmentation algorithm to separate tire surface from the rest of the tread. • Developed a algorithm to turn range images into 3d .ply file format for visualization. • Wrote pattern matching algorithm to find tire bead in range images, and calculate run-out. • Wrote , tested, and deployed robotic testing program for quality assurance.

Software Engineering Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Oakwood Village, OH

Jan 2007 – Oct 2007(10 mos)

• Lead the software team through difficult staffing changes, while maintaining technical edge over competition. • Provided key support for proposals, beyond normal duties. Completed all financial reports, scheduling, and budget for 2007 – 2008 ASP program. • Negotiated millions in increased funding nearly doubling the budget for that calendar year. • Lead software team on Advanced Spectroscopic Portal (ASP) program to detect Nuclear Weapons and Dirty Bombs at domestic and foreign borders. • Negotiated software release dates, feature sets, and milestones with DOE, CBP, and the DNDO part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). • Responsible for 21 direct reports.

Senior Software Engineer

Automation Software & Engineering · Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

Jul 2004 – Dec 2006(2 yrs 6 mos)

• Fixed calibration algorithm, for removing lens and perspective distortion from images. • Implemented inspections for halogen bulbs, successfully addressing challenges posed by the amorphous nature of glass defects. • Revamped a steel slab measuring system (10"x84"x388") from non-functional to production-ready, overcoming complex machine vision challenges such as fisheye correction, poor lighting conditions, and advanced calibration.

Senior Software Engineer

ITW Micro-Poise · Akron, Ohio, United States

Mar 2002 – Jul 2004(2 yrs 5 mos)

• Managed outside contractors for controls engineering and collaborated with a small team on the research, development, launch, and support of the next-generation control system featuring configurable alarms, remote monitoring, and diagnostics. • Utilized Fourier Transform techniques, including advanced windowing methods.

Software Engineer

Micro Medical Devices LLC · Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Sep 2000 – Mar 2002(1 yr 7 mos)

• Prepared materials and provided technical explanations for investor, and board meetings. • Extensive work and contributions to U. S. Patent 6,885,801 a digital image processing technique for noise removal. • Worked with a small team to development a real-time image processing system, which eliminated fixed pattern noise at 30fps, 640x480, color with a single frame of delay. • Worked with Fourier Transform, to identify areas for improved image processing.

Software Engineer

Luk Inc · Wooster, Ohio, United States

Jan 1997 – Sep 2000(3 yrs 9 mos)

• Developed and deployed robotic pick and place for clutch manufacturing • Machine vision, and custom machinery developed in C.