Speech Graphics
Michael Berger has a diverse work experience, starting in 1999 as the President of Speech Graphics Inc. In 2006, they became a Consultant at CReSS LLC and held that position until 2010. In the same year, they founded Speech Graphics Ltd and served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Founder.
Michael Berger's education history is as follows:
From 1989 to 1992, they attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics.
Starting in 1992 and ending in 1995, they attended the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying Linguistics. No specific degree is mentioned for this period.
Between 2005 and 2007, they pursued a Master's degree in Linguistics at the University of Rochester.
Finally, from 2007 to 2012, they attended the University of Edinburgh, focusing on Speech Technology. No specific degree is specified for this time frame.
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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.