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Dmitri was born in Moscow, Russia. He has presented his research at conferences including Supercomputing, iGrid, and American Geophysical Union and his work has been displayed at museums including the Science Museum of Minnesota, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium in Chicago. Dmitri holds a Masters’ degree Computer Science from University of Illinois at Chicago where he worked on computer graphics, computer vision, and mathematical visualizations in the Electronic Visualization Laboratory. There he developed a collaborative tabletop system for informal science education that takes advantage of latest research in visualization and tabletop tracking. Dmitri enjoys creating meaningful exploratory experiences that encapsulate his technical and creative training. In his free time he enjoys photography, electro-acoustic sound experiments, and nature.

Maribeth Rubin has managed many of Snibbe Interactive’s of highest profile projects. She graduated from Brown University with a self-designed major in Interactive Digital Media with training in graphic arts, web design, animation, interactive installation and sensor technology. Previously, she worked as an event coordinator for non-profit and for-profit entities. In her free time, she enjoys performing in musicals and holding workshops for the Girl Scouts of America.

Stephen Allen has worked to create and test videogames for Silicon Valley companies including Electronic Arts and Pronto Games. He has developed and tested for multiple platforms including mobile phones and Nintendo Wii. In his spare time, Stephen likes to play video games, watch sports, play golf, and spend time with family and friends. Stephen Allen holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from U.C. Davis.

Umesh Patel graduated from the University of London with a BA Honours and an MA in the History of Art. He works as an independent fine arts consultant, with a particular focus on contemporary and modern artists. He provides analytical research in both emerging and established international art markets and sources suitable Works of Art for Private clients. He previously worked for JPMorgan in the futures and options brokerage business of the Investment Banking division in London.

Noah Cunningham’s innovative video work has been exhibited worldwide as part of RES Fest, an institution that named him one of 2006’s RES Top 10 student creatives. Cunningham is a recent graduate of the California College of the Arts and Crafts, where he studied film and video.

Don Olmstead is an accomplished software engineer and software architect specializing in graphics systems, computer vision, and multiple-displays. He has worked on 3D, 2D, and mobile games for Leapfrog and Chewy Software. He holds Masters’ and Bachelors’ Degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he performed research in the Electronics Visualization Lab.

Patrick Wilson holds a B.A. from Gustavus Adulphus College and an M.F.A. in sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute. His public art can be found in the Mall of America and at the University of Minnesota. He has served as a temporary faculty member in the sculpture department at SFAI, a preparator for the California College of Art, and a custom furniture builder.

Andrew Klein has managed the development of software for interactive media and web applications for over 15 years. Working through various digital agencies in San Francisco, Andrew has produced public web sites and downloadable applications for Nike, Sony, Absolut, Paramount, P&G, Citibank, Microsoft, HP, Panasonic, Symantec, and many others. He was also a staff project manager for web applications at CA and Capital One. A professional musician, Andrew has scored several independent films, was a keyboard player on Broadway and a musical director off-Broadway and for many regional theater productions. Andrew received his training in mathematics and music composition at Oberlin College and U.C. Berkeley where he specialized in computer-aided music composition.

Samir brings a wealth of commercial experience and strategic planning for both private and public companies and through his UK-based consultancy firm. He has accumulated over 15 years of senior management, sales and marketing and business development with European and Middle-East media advertising, conferences, exhibitions and commercialization agencies.

William Wen holds a B.A. from University of California Berkeley in Economics. Previously, he has managed books for consulting firms as well as non-profits and worked in his church’s treasury. When William is not playing with his calculator or sending invoices, he enjoys rock climbing, tennis, and studying for his CPA.