{"id":2,"date":"2011-09-22T16:59:47","date_gmt":"2011-09-22T21:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidwdrell.net\/wordpress\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-11-30T13:38:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T18:38:54","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/davidwdrell.net\/wordpress\/?page_id=2","title":{"rendered":"About David W. Drell"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hi \u2014 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m David W. Drell<\/strong>, a software engineer passionate about using computer vision, embedded systems, and scalable architectures to solve real-world problems in imaging, tracking, automation, and beyond. I blend deep technical expertise with a strong drive to deliver robust, well-engineered systems \u2014 whether that\u2019s automating microscopy analysis, building real-time video pipelines, or architecting scalable cloud services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I specialize in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Computer vision and image processing, including 2D\/3D image analysis, tracking, and motion-based reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Embedded and edge systems, especially NVIDIA Jetson, embedded Linux, and real-time video streaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • System design and architecture, focusing on reliable, maintainable, and scalable software<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cloud-integrated pipelines and services for image processing, ML inference, and automation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    My toolset includes C\/C++, C#, Python, CUDA\/TensorFlow, Qt, .NET, AWS, and a wide range of embedded OS platforms. I also build and maintain CI\/CD pipelines and automated test frameworks to ensure high-quality, well-architected codebases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Background and Credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • M.S. in Communications (EE \u2013 Modulation and Information Theory), George Washington University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of New Orleans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 27 U.S. patents granted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Contributor to multiple peer-reviewed publications in automated microscopy analysis, computer vision, and drug-screening workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      How I Got Here and Why I Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      My engineering journey has always combined theory with application. With foundations in electrical engineering and information theory, I\u2019ve built a career turning complex ideas into practical, production-ready systems. Over the years I\u2019ve worked across embedded vision, automated imaging, head-tracking, real-time video analytics, and ML-driven analysis pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      I believe well-designed software should be both powerful and elegant \u2014 solving real problems while remaining maintainable, reliable, and scalable. That philosophy drives the systems I architect and the teams I mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What I\u2019m Working On Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Developing advanced computer-vision pipelines and ML-enhanced imaging systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Building and refactoring large-scale C++, Python, and C# systems across embedded, desktop, and cloud platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Collaborating on research-driven projects in microscopy, real-time tracking, and automated analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Exploring opportunities for senior-level engineering and architectural roles where system design, performance, and innovation matter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Let\u2019s Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019re working on interesting problems in computer vision, embedded systems, imaging, or real-time ML workflows, I\u2019d enjoy hearing from you. Connect with me on LinkedIn<\/strong> or reach out via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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