Summary
Manuel Hofer is a VP of Research & Development and computer vision specialist with a PhD from Graz University of Technology and a decade of experience turning academic research into robust, real-world products. He has led computer vision teams at startups and enterprise projects—most recently scaling R&D at Prism Labs after heading vision efforts at Naked Labs and contributing as an Applied Scientist on Amazon Prime Air. His expertise spans non-rigid 3D reconstruction, depth-based human modeling, and productionizing perception systems for devices, emphasizing reliability outside lab conditions. Known for bridging research rigor with pragmatic engineering, he combines hands-on algorithm development with product-focused leadership and project management. Based in Graz, Austria, he brings deep domain knowledge in vision systems and a track record of shipping hardware-integrated, applied CV solutions.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Informatik, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Informatik at Technische Universität Graz
German, English, Italian