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Vancouver, BC-based Avigilon has Appointed Mahesh Saptharishi as Chief Technology Officer
About the Company
Founded in 2004, we design and manufacture high-definition surveillance solutions that deliver the best evidence. Our open, industry-leading HD network video management software and megapixel cameras are reinventing surveillance by providing the world’s best image quality. With our open components you can customize your own powerful, scalable and cost-effective surveillance solution. With all of our hardware and software designed and manufactured in Canada, you will always get the best quality and the most reliable products in the industry. Avigilon systems protect and monitor various locations worldwide including major corporations, government institutions, stadiums, retail environments, casinos, critical infrastructure, transportation stations, and more, providing the best evidence possible. Avigilon`s industry-Delivering the world`s best protection, leading HD network video management software, megapixel cameras, access control and video analytics products are reinventing surveillance. We offer customers in more than 120 countries a customizable end-to-end, scalable, open solution to monitor property and protect people across diverse locations, including stadiums, retail environments, schools, casinos, critical infrastructure, transportation stations, and more. Avigilon products are designed and manufactured in North America, providing customers with the most reliable and highest quality technology in the industry. For more information visit Avigilon.com.
About the Person
Mahesh Saptharishi most recently served as senior vice president, analytics and data science at Avigilon and has been with the company since its acquisition of VideoIQ Inc. in January 2014. He brings a deep understanding of intelligent video analytics technologies as well as experience creating new products and leading successful teams. The appointment is effective immediately; Dr. Saptharishi will continue to report directly to Bryan Schmode, Avigilon's chief operating officer. Dr. Saptharishi has over 17 years of experience developing intelligent video analytics technology as well as software and camera hardware specifically for the security industry. Prior to joining Avigilon earlier this year, Dr. Saptharishi was president, chief technology officer and co-founder of VideoIQ, Inc. Dr. Saptharishi also co-founded and led the core analytics team at Broad Reach Technologies, Inc., where he was vice president of research & development. A highly respected thought leader in the surveillance industry, Dr. Saptharishi received his doctorate in machine learning from Carnegie Mellon University, where he was involved in research on autonomously navigating vehicles at the Robotics Institute and the Institute for Complex Engineering Systems. He has also authored multiple peer reviewed scientific publications, articles and patents.
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