Gunnar Hovden
About Gunnar Hovden
Current Role at Matterport
Gunnar Hovden is currently the Computer Vision Architect at Matterport in Mountain View. In this role, he is specialized in developing computer vision algorithms for the semantic understanding of environments using data from 3D scanners. He also mentors new engineers and interns, leveraging his extensive experience to guide their development.
Previous Experience at Volkswagen Electronics Research Laboratory
Gunnar Hovden worked as a Research Engineer at the Volkswagen Electronics Research Laboratory from 2012 to 2013. Based in Belmont, CA, he contributed to various projects aimed at advancing automotive electronics research during his one-year tenure.
Education Background
Gunnar Hovden holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University, where he studied from 1997 to 2003. Prior to that, he earned an MS in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University from 1995 to 1997. He also holds a Cand. Mag. in Computer Science from the University of Agder (UiA) and a Høyskoleingeniør in Industrial Automation from the University of South-Eastern Norway.
Specialized Projects at Matterport
At Matterport, Gunnar Hovden has developed algorithms for automatically creating navigation points for Virtual Reality. He has also created floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and fenestration plans for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Additionally, he has worked on colorizing point clouds and exporting them to various formats used in AEC, including XYZ and Leica Cyclone format (PTS/PTX).
Algorithm Development and Privacy Features
Gunnar Hovden has developed several key algorithms at Matterport, including those for the automatic creation of image galleries showcasing the best views of major areas in models. He also implemented privacy features by developing algorithms that blur faces in panoramic images, enhancing the privacy of individuals captured in these images.