Derek Gerstmann
High Performance Computing Research Engineer at Adobe
San Diego, California, United States
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Top SchoolDerek Gerstmann is a High Performance Computing Research Engineer with 14 years of deep expertise at the intersection of computer graphics, visual effects, compilers, and computational science. He has driven production-grade rendering and LOD systems at Weta Digital, built compiler backends and auto-scheduling infrastructure for Halide and Intel platforms, and now explores HPC-driven graphics and tooling at Adobe. Derek combines hands-on systems and compiler development (GPU runtimes, texture/copy-free media paths, VNNI/AMX support) with applied research in visualization and distributed cost-model training for ML inference. He has repeatedly translated novel research into production pipelines—from the world’s highest-resolution stereographic display at UNSW to render-farm and shader toolchains—demonstrating both product focus and experimental drive. Based in San Diego, he pairs academic rigor (PhD-level visualization work) with pragmatic engineering, and even holds a barista certification—an unexpected nod to a methodical, craft-oriented mindset.
14 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
PhD Candidate, Visualisation, PhD Candidate, Visualisation at The University of Western AustraliaBS, Computing & Software Systems, BS, Computing & Software Systems at University of WashingtonMSc, Computer Animation, MSc, Computer Animation at Bournemouth UniversityCity & Guilds International Award, Barista, w/Merit, City & Guilds International Award, Barista, w/Merit at Mojo Coffee Barista TrainingDiploma, High School, Diploma, High School at Orem High School
Github Skills (2)
visualization2
data-visualization1
Github contributions (1)
voidcycles/void
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Contributions:7 commits in 1 month
interface-orienteddata-visualizationvisualisationvisualization
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