Dr. Steven Mitchell is the founder and director of Componica, a consulting firm dedicated to practical uses of machine learning and computer vision. Dr. Mitchell’s degree in Computer Engineering was obtained at the University of Iowa where his Ph.D. thesis was completed in conjunction with the Department of Radiology, focusing on 3D Segmentation of Cardiac MRs using facial recognition techniques. His research accomplishments range from machine learning and optical character recognition, to facial emotional detection and motion tracking. Under Dr. Mitchell’s leadership, Componica has leveraged these skills for over a decade resulting in consistent positive cash flow with a focus on the mobile application industry.