Director, Computer Vision and Machine Learning

<strong>The Company</strong><br><br>Our client is a poultry research and development company and one of the world's leading suppliers of broiler breeding stock with distribution into over 100 countries. Our client has contributed to the dynamic efficiency and growth of an industry that has transformed chicken into an economically affordable healthy protein source for many of the over 7 billion people in the world. <br><br><strong>Purpose of the Position</strong><br><br>Given our client's commitment to advancing in technology and becoming one of the most innovative companies in the industry, they are seeking a leader in machine learning, computer vision, and automation technologies that can transform the way phenotypic data are collected and utilized.<br><br>Reporting to the VP of R&D, this experienced individual will have strong passion to advance our client's high-throughput digital phenotyping platform within the genetic improvement program.<br><br><strong>This position is a newly created role within the organization, with high visibility at the top level and opportunity to expand scope of responsibility.</strong><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><ul><li>Actively identify disruptive and innovate digital technologies to improve genetic selection processes for customer success.</li><li>Solve challenging problems by utilizing an ecosystem of sensor technology such as video, infrared, RFID, temperature/RH and others, combined with machine learning algorithms, to measure poultry production, behavior, physiology, health and reproductive traits.</li><li>Explore and analyze unstructured data such as Computed Tomography (CT)/Xray images or ultrasonic images through image processing.</li><li>Evaluate and optimize various computer vision and deep learning algorithms. Develop models to solve industrial problems</li><li>Engage and collaborate with experts across multi-disciplinary fields and organizations to drive innovative technologies.</li><li>Manage immediate need for technology application within the business with a long-term digital platform vision.</li><li>Utilize all evolving digital technologies to asses movement, behavior and health in poultry.</li><li>Develop predictive algorithms from CT imaging of poultry for assessment of body composition and joint health.</li><li>Design, organize and execute projects that lead to development of monitoring tools for automatic detection of behavior, phenotypic and performance traits.</li><li>Utilize existing and new RFID technology to improve the efficiency of data recording.</li><li>Effectively communicate the status and results of research projects to stakeholders.</li><li>The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of statisticians skilled in prediction methodologies using AI and machine learning.</li><li>The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of engineers to design hardware to fulfill data collection needs.</li></ul><br><strong>The Candidate</strong><br><br><strong>Experience and Professional Qualifications</strong><br><ul><li>Experience and professional qualifications required for the role.</li><li>Minimum of Masters in applied electronics/embedded systems engineering / computer engineering / computer science / electrical engineering / agriculture engineering (or similar).</li><li>Programming experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, Python, Java, Matlab.</li><li>An understanding of statistics, signal processing, time series data, and machine learning.</li><li>Ability to work efficiently with large scale, big data.</li><li>Strong project management, communication skills and commitment to working in a diverse team.</li><li><strong>Must be willing to live in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.</strong></li></ul><br><strong>SE# 510598676</strong>