Michael Lester

Current

• Senior DSP Engineer, Digital Audio Processing Group at Shure, Inc.

Past

• DSP Development Engineer II at Shure, Inc.
• Teaching Assitant for Multimedia Applications at Indiana University / Purdue University Indianapolis
• DSP Development Intern at Shure, Inc.

• DSP Development Intern at Shure, Inc.
• Chief Maintenance Engineer at Weeks Recording Studio, Coral Gables, FL

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Education

• Purdue University, IN
• University of Miami

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Consumer Electronics

Websites

• My Company
• Resume

Michael Lester’s Summary

I am a DSP Engineer who specializes in Real-Time Embedded Audio Processing and Algorithm Development. I have experience in novel Audio Algorithm Development, Real-Time Audio Coding, Perceptual Algorithms, Filter Bank Design, RF Signal Integrity Measurement, Stereo Encoding for wireless transmission, as well as Psychophysics and Audio testing/benchmarking. I use tangential experience, such as being a musician and resource planning, to solve problems and inspire creativity in my work.

In addition, I have interest in applying intelligence modeling, such as cortical processing theory and algorithms, to efficiently process and classify audio in ways similar to humans.

Michael Lester’s Specialties:

Audio and Wireless Signal Processing, Real-Time Audio Data Compression, Multi-Rate Design, Fillter Banks, Multi-media Processing, Adaptive Filtering

Matlab and Simulink Modeling

ADI, TI, and Freescale DSP processors in both Assembly and C/C++

Objective Testing, Subjective Listening Testing and Psychophysics

Knowledge Management and Project Planning

Michael Lester’s Experience

• Senior DSP Engineer, Digital Audio Processing Group

  Shure, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Consumer Electronics industry)

  June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

  -Duties include pro-audio signal processing algorithm research and development
  -Responsible for the design of digital audio processing systems
  -Mentor for DSP intern in Summer 2008
  -Responsible for the overall audio quality of products through design and listening test evaluations

• DSP Development Engineer II

  Shure, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)

  January 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 6 months)

  -Inventing and/or implementing several novel algorithms for wireless audio quality improvement and integrity measurements
  -Responsible for digital audio processing system design
  -Analyzing and Modeling Analog Designs to create DSP implementations
  -Reduced DSP development time by creating a rapid prototyping method for new real-time DSP algorithms
  -Experience with Code Generation Tools in MATLAB/Simulink
  -Responsible for Digital/Mixed Signal component selection including DSPs, ADCs, DACs, and Digital Audio TxRx's
  -Teacher of internal MATLAB and Simulink training classes

• Teaching Assitant for Multimedia Applications

  Indiana University / Purdue University Indianapolis

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  August 2006 — December 2006 (5 months)

  This TA position was for the Multimedia Applications Laboratory at IUPUI.
  
  Duties include teaching the laboratory section of the Multimedia Applications Graduate Course. This course covers data compression, speech coding (ADPCM, Linear Prediction), image compression (DCT, JPEG), and video compression (MPEG). The laboratory uses the Freescale 563xx series DSP to implement various multimedia processing including discussion of architecture, addressing modes, and instruction sets of multimedia processors.

• DSP Development Intern

  Shure, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Consumer Electronics industry)

  May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)

  -Duties include organization and documentation of the DSP department and history of its algorithms and other deliverables
  -Performed Extensive Listening Evaluations for Real-Time Audio Monitoring for Musical Stage Applications
  -Department Webmaster

• DSP Development Intern

  Shure, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)

  May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)

  -Duties include development and implementation of real-time DSP algorithms using ADI Sharc DSPs for live sound reinforment and speech applications.
  -Developed an adaptive algorithm to reduce the Proximity Effect when using a microphone at close range
  -Other Responsibilities include benchmarking DSP functional blocks, testing correct operation of DSP algorithms including documentation, and participating in code reviews

• Chief Maintenance Engineer

  Weeks Recording Studio, Coral Gables, FL

  (Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Music industry)

  August 2001 — May 2005 (3 years 10 months)

  -Duties Include repair/maintenance of all electrical, electronic, and mechanical aspects of the recording studio
  -Projects include installing new digital systems, engineering studio wiring, and installation of Dolby Digital recording capabilities

Michael Lester’s Education

• Purdue University, IN

  Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering , DSP with Audio emphasis , 2005 — 2007

  Thesis Title: "Low Latency, Low Complexity Filter Bank Design Using Recursive All-Pass Filters for Real-Time Audio Applications"

  Activities and Societies:

  President of the ECE Student Advisor Committee, Audio Engineering Society, IEEE

• University of Miami

  Bachelor of Music , Music Engineering , 2001 — 2005

  Active Bass, Keyboard, and Saxophone Musician

  Activities and Societies:

  Audio Engineering Society, IEEE, SMPTE

Additional Information

Michael Lester’s Websites:

• My Company
• Resume

Michael Lester’s Interests:

Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Adventure Racing, Hiking, Orienteering, Mountaineering, Water Skiing/Wakeboarding, Snow Skiing/Snowboarding, Camping, Music Composition, Loose Leaf Teas

Michael Lester’s Groups:

Member: AES, 2002-Current
TREASURER of AES Chicago Section: 2007-2009
PRESIDENT: ECE Student Advisory Committee, Purdue, 2005-2006
Member: IEEE Student Chapter including Signal Processing Society, 2003-2005
Member: SMPTE, 2004
Piano, Bass, and Saxophone Musician

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•    Purdue University
•    The Audiophile
•    Audio Engineering Society
•    DSP - Digital Signal Processing
•    University of Miami Music Engineering

Michael Lester’s Honors:

Electrical and Computer Engineering Scholarship Recipient – 2006, Purdue University
Electrical and Computer Engineering Fellowship Recipient – 2005-2006, Purdue University
President’s and Provost’s Honor Roll, Dean’s List – 2000-2005, University of Miami
Arnold Volpe Academic Scholarship – 2000- 2005, University of Miami

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