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Derek Austin, Head of Computer Vision at ZeroMark, Inc
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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.
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.
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