Speech Graphics
Attila Vass has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Attila is currently the VP of Engineering at Speech Graphics, where they lead the development activities for their cloud-based avatar system. Attila is responsible for creating technical plans and policies for the platform's development.
In 2020, Attila co-founded OmniMask, focusing on designing environmentally protective face masks.
From 2011 to 2021, Attila was the Co-Founder, CTO, and Lead Engineer at SmartPedal Labs. Attila played a key role in creating embedded hardware and software for the automotive industry, emphasizing energy-saving and reducing pollutants.
At Cruise Automation, Attila worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2018. Attila gained hands-on experience and left the company after discussions regarding necessary changes.
From 2014 to 2017, Attila served as the Chief Technology Officer at MINE Innovation Engineering. Attila was involved in developing new cyber-security designs, scalable backend infrastructure, and mobile applications.
At Apple Daily, Attila held the position of VP of Mobile Technologies and Mobile Games from 2012 to 2014.
While at Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC from 1998 to 2012, Attila worked as a Director of R&D, leading various projects related to distributed systems, platform security, graphics, and cloud technology.
Prior to that, Attila was a Software Engineer at Autodesk from 1996 to 1998, where they worked on translation libraries and polygon manipulations.
At Sega Enterprises from 1992 to 1996, Attila worked as a Software Engineer, focusing on virtual reality, game development, artificial intelligence, and physics engines.
In 1991, Attila had an internship at Fyens Stiftstidende.
Attila Vass's education history begins in 1976 when they attended Zoltan Kodaly Music Grammar School in Kecskemet, Hungary. Attila pursued general studies in this school until 1988.
In 1988, Attila Vass enrolled in Óbuda University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mathematics and Computer Science in 1992. Simultaneously, they also pursued a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree in Education, which they completed in the same year at Óbuda University.
Alongside their formal education, Attila Vass acquired additional certification as a HAM Radio Technician from the Federal Communications Commission in 2017, although the specific month of attainment is not provided.
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Speech Graphics
Speech Graphics delivers pioneering facial animation technology to the entertainment industry, working with clients such as Warner Brothers and Def Jam Recordings. Based on over 20 years of R&D in speech technology and procedural facial dynamics, our software produces high-quality facial animation from audio alone, with no need for motioncapture. Speech Graphics spun out of the University of Edinburgh’s world-renowned School of Informatics in 2010 under the leadership of founders Michael Berger and Gregor Hofer, and game industry veteran Colin Macdonald.Speech Graphics has won several awards for its speech-driven animation technology, including the prestigious John Logie Baird Award for innovation, an LT-Innovate Award, a Santander Entrepreneurial Award, and game industry awards including a 2015 Develop Award for Best Creative Outsourcer and 2015 TIGA Award for Best Animation Supplier. The company has also received several development grants, including grants from Scottish Enterprise and the University of Abertay.