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Mark Buckler

Mark Buckler

Founder & CEO of Soundry AI, AI & computer vision expert

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Seattle, Washington
Joined March 2024
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Summary

Mark Buckler is a deep-tech entrepreneur with a strong foundation in AI and computer vision, demonstrated by founding Soundry AI (YC W24) which develops an AI text-to-sample generator for music, and previously Firebrand Innovations, which sold videoconferencing IP. His entrepreneurial drive is further evidenced by his role as a Resident Expert at AI2 Incubator. markbuckler+2
His expertise in AI and computer vision is rooted in his Ph.D. from Cornell University, where his thesis focused on hardware-accelerated deep learning for computer vision. This academic background is complemented by practical experience as an Applied Scientist at Amazon, working on projects like the Scout autonomous delivery robot, and as an Open Source Researcher at Stability AI, where he developed generative AI models. markbuckler+2
Mark is a prolific researcher and inventor, with numerous academic publications in prestigious conferences like ISCA and ICCV, and multiple patents in areas such as configurable image processing, predictive synchronization, and continuous frequency measurement. His Google Scholar profile shows a high citation count, reflecting significant contributions to generative AI, computer vision, and computer architecture. markbuckler+2
Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Mark is deeply involved in electronic music as a producer and DJ, performing as "Quoth the Raver." He has founded Codex Collective, an organization dedicated to producing electronic music events, and shares his passion through blog posts on DJing tutorials. markbuckler+2

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How to Make a DJ Mix / How to Learn DJ Basics / What You Need to Start DJing

January 1, 2022

A series of three blog posts teaching readers how to DJ, covering gear, basic techniques, and mixing.

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Holistic Optimization of Embedded Computer Vision Systems

January 1, 2019

His PhD thesis, presenting three independent and synergistic methods for optimizing embedded computer vision by reducing the time and energy needed to capture and process image data.

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How to Make Bad Deep Learning Hardware

August 1, 2018

A blog post reformatting a talk given at DeepScale on what not to do in deep learning hardware, informed by his graduate research internship.

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EVA²: Exploiting Temporal Redundancy in Live Computer Vision

March 1, 2018

A publication in the International Symposium on Computer Architecture (ISCA) on improving efficiency in computer vision.

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All About Invention Disclosures

February 1, 2018

A blog post explaining the process of filing patents with a university or company, from an inventor's perspective.

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Reconfiguring the Imaging Pipeline for Computer Vision

April 1, 2017

A publication in the International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV) discussing the role of the image signal processing (ISP) pipeline.

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Hobbies

He is a music producer and DJ, performing under the name "Quoth the Raver." markbuckler+2

He founded Codex Collective, an organization that produces electronic music events in Seattle. markbuckler+1