Demonstrated proficiency in algorithm simulation, tuning, and implementation in C/C++, Matlab, R. H.264, MPEG2 transcoding expertise that spans all stages from Pre-processing to Entropy coding. Scrum Master comfortable with Agile principles. Experience comparing Subjective Video Quality for SD/HD encoders. Deep knowledge of Filter Design and general DSP theory. Full understanding of ME, MD, RC, and picture/reference ordering targeting Video Quality. Optimized Assembly code for efficiency on ARM, RISC ORC, TI C64x DSPs. Wider view into Marketing, Management, and Leadership needs. Specialties: C/C++, Assembly optimization (RISC ORC, C64x), Matlab, R, PERL. Debugging Embedded Systems. DSP programming. Constrained Optimization, Regression Analysis (Forecasting), Subjective Video-Quality evaluation/comparison. Version control: ClearCase, Perforce, SVN

Staff Video Software Engineer @ From June 2014 to Present (1 year 7 months) Principal Video Algorithms Engineer @ From November 2012 to June 2014 (1 year 8 months) Senior Video Software Engineer @ From August 2006 to November 2012 (6 years 4 months) Video Algorithms Developer @ From April 2004 to January 2006 (1 year 10 months)

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Strategy and Leadership, 3.85 @ Santa Clara University From 2007 to 2012 M.Sc., EE, DSP, 8.66/9 @ University of Victoria From 2000 to 2003 B.Sc., Electronics and Electrical Communications, Distinction with Honor @ Ain Shams University From 1994 to 1999 Rafik Mikhael is skilled in: C++, Matlab, R, Perl, DSP, Algorithms, Assembly optimization, Subjective Video-Quality evaluation/comparison, Regression analysis (Forecasting), Constrained Optimization, Debugging Embedded Systems, Rate Control