{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/6a03484d5c981a35735eadd9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Derek Austin, Head of Computer Vision at ZeroMark, Inc","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/1778599752786-99af5b44-31dc-4990-b731-a8bf86accc25.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Behind the Mission, we speak with Derek Austin, Head of Computer Vision at ZeroMark, about building computer vision systems for counter-drone defence.</p><p><br></p><p>Derek shares his journey from computer science and self-supervised learning to leading computer vision development at ZeroMark. The conversation explores edge deployment, startup culture, defence technology, counter-UAS systems, drone warfare, and why curiosity, ownership, and high agency matter in fast-moving technical teams.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}