Tech Development Team
The Aetrex Technology Development Team includes a diverse group of industry leading experts in software coding, artificial intelligence, computer vision, 3D printing, optical and electrical engineers, and much more. In addition, to support the program globally, Aetrex has a 30-person global sales and support organization and an extensive in-house service team.
Larry Schwartz
CEO
Larry Schwartz
CEO
Larry joined Aetrex in 1991 and has served as President or CEO of Aetrex for over 20 years. He has led Aetrex’s technology developments since 2002. Key developments include: foot scanning technology, sensor technology, software programming, computer vision, 3D scanning, 3D printing, machine learning and data analytics. Larry holds a BA and an MBA from Emory.
Marz Oquendo
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Marz Oquendo
Executive Assistant to the CEO
As the CEO’s EA, Marz manages the daily agenda for the CEO. A key inter-department liaison, she assures smooth communications between the Company’s business partners. Additionally Marz is an important member of the software development team and is actively involved in planning, testing and implementing releases. Marz has over 18 years of corporate experience.
Yossi Dror
SVP
Yossi Dror
SVP
Yossi has been with Aetrex for 10 years and brings over 20 years of experience in technology development to the company. He oversees all hardware requests relative to Aetrex’s foot scanning technology. Prior to Aetrex, Yossi managed a foot scanning technology startup company.
Kumar Rajan
SVP Engineering
Kumar Rajan
SVP Engineering
Kumar is a seasoned executive with expertise in product development and digital transformation. Most recently the Executive Director for Verizon, Kumar leads the Technology Division at Aetrex, overseeing industry altering foot scanning technology and integrations. He holds a Ph.D. and an MBA from The Wharton School at UPenn.
Ayelet Aviv
VP Creative
Ayelet Aviv
VP Creative
Ayelet is an award-winning seasoned advertising creative with over 20 years of experience working for agencies such as Leo Burnett, DDB, BBDO, and most recently McCann Erickson. Ayelet is responsible for the creative concept of the Albert software, as well as creating all the UX/UI design for the program.
Alex Choy
Director Data Engineering
Alex Choy
Director Data Engineering
Alex brings 5 years of experience in machine learning and AI to the Aetrex team as a Data Scientist. With his broad experience in machine learning, data analytics, and consulting, Alex leads the technical piece of the FitGenius program as a Director Data Engineering at Aetrex. Alex’s main passion is working with human health data to realize tangible outcomes for people. Alex holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester and a MS in Biomedical Engineering from Columbia University.
Sae Hwang
Senior Computer Vision Engineer
Sae Hwang
Senior Computer Vision Engineer
Sae brings over 10 years of experience in machine learning and pattern technology to the Aetrex team. With expertise in object oriented analysis and design, he is thoroughly proficient in image processing, image analysis and medical imaging. Sae holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Zhiming Liu
Computer Vision Engineer
Zhiming Liu
Computer Vision Engineer
Zhiming has more than 10 years of experience in computer vision and AI. As a Computer Vision Engineer at Aetrex, Zhiming utilizes 3D reconstruction, point cloud processing, image segmentation and recognition to develop Aetrex foot scanning technology. Zhiming holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
John Dorney
Senior Technical Program Manager
John Dorney
Senior Technical Program Manager
John has been a software developer / manager for thirty years, working for the NY Giants and in the shipping and logistics industry serving the US Department of Defense. He currently oversees the Technical Support department and manages projects for the Aetrex Technology Development team.
Damian LaGrasta
Web Developer
Damian LaGrasta
Web Developer
Having developed software for over 5 years, Damian is committed to developing and ensuring a smooth software experience for all Aetrex customers. Damian has a vast proficiency in UI development and uses cutting-edge technologies to greatly enhance the user experience. Damian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from NJIT.
Jake Spielberger
Customer Success Manager
Jake Spielberger
Customer Success Manager
Jake liaises with our FitGenius and SizeRight customers. He helps customers get up and running on the platforms and oversees the day-to-day requirements. He leads any technical questions or challenges that may arise and helps customers maximize and optimize their programs. A graduate of Penn State, prior to Aetrex Jake was a Customer Success Manager for 2 years.
Jainul Abedin
QA Automation Engineer
Jainul Abedin
QA Automation Engineer
Jainul brings over 5 years of experience in software testing to Aetrex. A strong leader with analysis and design acumen, Jainul’s true expertise is in Software Test Engineer methodologies and responsibilities. He leads the Aetrex testing team and executes all levels of testing, including locating defects, documenting issues, providing support and communicating with customers.
Wendy Fan
Data Engineer
Wendy Fan
Data Engineer
Wendy brings 6 years of experience in data science and engineering to the Aetrex team. As a Data Engineer, she built the data ETL workflow for the FitGenius program. She generates visualizations to provide insight into population trends and project progress. Wendy maintains data authenticity and uncovers the story behind data. She holds an MS in Biology Engineering from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and an MS in Data Science from the City College of New York.
Dr. Anthony Yezzi
Chaired Professor & Advisor
Dr. Anthony Yezzi
Chaired Professor & Advisor
Dr. Anthony Yezzi holds the position of Julian Hightower Chair Professor within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology where he directs the Laboratory for Computational Computer Vision. He has twenty-five years of research experience in shape optimization via geometric partial differential equations. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in December 1997 from the University of Minnesota with a minor in mathematics. After completing a postdoctoral research appointment at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he joined the faculty at Georgia Tech in August 1999. Dr. Yezzi's research lies primarily within the fields of image processing and computer vision with a particular emphasis on medical imaging and 3D surface reconstruction. He has co-authored over 250 papers, has personally developed and continues to maintain and refine over 130,000 lines of code, and has consulted for a number of companies including GE, 3M, MZA, Philips, Picker, VTI, Aetrex, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. His work spans a wide range of image processing and vision problems including image denoising, edge-detection, segmentation, shape analysis, multi-view stereo reconstruction, visual tracking, and registration. Some central themes of his research include curve and surface evolution, differential geometry, partial differential equations, and shape optimization.
Asaf Kahana
Systems Engineer
Asaf Kahana
Systems Engineer
Asaf brings more than 10 years of experience in R&D, system engineering, embedded programing and board design to Aetrex. Previously, Asaf was a technological advisor for the IDF and holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Gil Rubin
Software Engineer
Gil Rubin
Software Engineer
Gil is a key software developer for Aetrex. He oversees product software development and creates installation sets using Install Shield and cloud server maintenance. Gil brings a vast knowledge of C#, HTML5, JavaScript and Flash Action script, enabling him to maintain and update the Aetrex Technology software.
Sagi Ben Shalom
Hardware Engineer
Sagi Ben Shalom
Hardware Engineer
Sagi brings 6 years of experience as an Industrial Designer to Aetrex. Highly proficient in a variety of manufacturing technologies, he is an expert in plastic injection, 3D printing, and mass production molding. Sagi graduated from HIT with a Bachelor's in Design for Industrial Design.
Ariel Uzan
Intl.Technical Support
Ariel Uzan
Intl.Technical Support
Ariel has been with Aetrex for over 5 years as an International Technology Support lead. He oversees installations, troubleshooting and onsite technology needs. Responsible for the hardware and software testing process, Ariel performs tests on all foot scanners before shipment and all software updates prior to launch.
Anthony DiDario
Technical Support Manager
Anthony DiDario
Technical Support Manager
Anthony started with Aetrex over 11 years ago in the IT department. For the last 5 years, Anthony has led the Technical Support team for Aetrex’s foot scanning technology, overseeing day to day operations for Aetrex customers. Anthony has a degree in Network Engineering from Cittone Institute.
Erik Holl
Technical Support Representative
Erik Holl
Technical Support Representative
Erik is a Support Technician and has been with Aetrex for over 2 years. On the front line, he assists Aetrex customers with software and technology inquiries. He plays a key role in building and assembling foot-scanning technology equipment with the goal to maximize efficiency and individual needs, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
Jose Rodriguez
Technical Support Representative
Jose Rodriguez
Technical Support Representative
Jose oversees hardware and software requests for the Technology Support team at Aetrex. With over 15 years of experience, he has a strong background in web design and engineering for custom PCs. Jose holds a BA in Computer Graphics and Animation with a focus on game design and education from Bloomfield College.
Vaneesh Kumar
Computer Vision Engineer
Vaneesh Kumar
Computer Vision Engineer
Vaneesh, a Software Engineer (Computer Vision) has expertise in deep learning, machine learning, NLP, algorithms, and data structure. At Aetrex, he works with our machine learning experts on computer vision development and improvements of tools and joint product efforts. He has done his graduate studies in Computer Science.
Ray Tapia
Technical Support Representative
Ray Tapia
Technical Support Representative
Experienced with Hardware and Software troubleshooting, Ray plays a key role on the Technical Support Team at Aetrex. He liaises with the hardware and software development teams, provides a high level of technical support across a variety of areas to customers both domestically and overseas and tests new equipment upon arrival to Aetrex. Prior to Aetrex, Ray worked as a Network Technical Support Specialist for 3 years. He is currently completing a degree at Montclair State University.