Stephen David Miller
AI researcher, startup cofounder, product leader, and film podcaster
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San Francisco, California
Joined February 2025
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Summary
Stephen David Miller is a visionary leader in computer vision and 3D imaging, bridging academic research with practical product development. As a co-founder and former Chief Product Officer/SVP Engineering at Fyusion, he was instrumental in developing innovative 3D capture technology for mobile devices, which ultimately revolutionized applications in the automotive industry. His work has been recognized through multiple patents in areas like drone-based media capture and panoramic view analysis. fyusion+3
With a strong academic background from Stanford University's PhD program in Computer Science (incomplete) and undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, Stephen specialized in AI and robotics. His early research involved cutting-edge projects like training surgical robots for knot-tying and the Willow Garage PR2 for cloth folding, focusing on the physical manipulation of deformable objects and 3D visual perception. He was also a key contributor to the open-source Point Cloud Library. hertzfoundation+3
Beyond his technical prowess, Miller is a multifaceted individual with a passion for film, expressing his opinions through The Spoiler Warning Podcast and detailed reviews on Letterboxd. He also engages in creative writing, contributing fiction and non-fiction pieces to his personal blog, demonstrating a blend of analytical and artistic interests. sdavidmiller+3
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Drone based capture of multi-view interactive digital media (Patent)
A patent related to the use of drones for capturing multi-view interactive digital media, contributing to advanced 3D imaging technology.
Analysis and manipulation of panoramic surround views (Patent)
A patent focused on the analysis and manipulation of panoramic surround views, reflecting his expertise in computer vision and 3D data processing.
The Spoiler Warning Podcast
A weekly film review podcast where Stephen David Miller, along with Christopher Schnese, discusses and argues over the latest film releases.
Misc Writings (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Stephen Miller writes both fiction and non-fiction, publishing pieces such as "Angels in the Architecture" (fiction) and "Songs and Memories" (non-fiction) on his personal blog.
Hobbies
Enjoys reviewing movies and debating them on The Spoiler Warning Podcast, and sharing reviews on Letterboxd. sdavidmiller+2
Pursues creative writing, including both fiction and non-fiction. sdavidmiller+1
Plays acoustic guitar, travels, and appreciates snobby liquids. hertzfoundation+1
Notes
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