Happy Friday! In this week’s edition of The Solve, Kent Dicke, Digital Solutions Capability Lead, shines a spotlight on Aaron Gould, one of our standout DevCenter consultants. From high-speed inspection systems to hyperspectral imaging and industrial automation, Aaron’s work is a great example of the innovation, technical depth, and real-world impact our consultants bring to complex projects every day.
Spotlight on Aaron Gould
by Kent Dicke
This month, we’re excited to feature Aaron Gould, one of our awesome DevCenter consultants,
in the Solve. Aaron was selected not only because of the phenomenal work he’s doing, but also
because of the uniqueness and complexity of his projects. His current and past work showcases
the kind of innovation, technical problem-solving, and hands-on impact that make our
consultants exceptional.
Aaron is working in a specialized area of software development focused on computer vision and industrial automation. His projects involve advanced inspection systems, image capture, and custom machine integration across several industries including food packaging, aerospace manufacturing,
and agricultural research. The work is highly technical, fast-paced, and often requires designing software that directly controls hardware in real-world environments.
From Spice Bottles to Hyperspectral Imaging: A Glimpse into Aaron’s Project Work
My first project involved developing software to control an inspection system for spice bottle packaging. Once the spices were bottled, they moved down a conveyor where eight cameras captured images of each bottle. These images were unwrapped, stitched together, and analyzed by inspection software to determine whether the bottle should be accepted or rejected. I worked on custom image manipulation algorithms and handled the networking challenges required for the cameras to communicate and function together.
One of my biggest projects took that concept further. It was another high-speed inspection system, processing nearly 500 bottles per minute using six to seven cameras. Each camera performed multiple inspections, requiring the system to handle thousands of inspections every minute without crashing. We also built in flexibility so that end users could customize camera setups and inspection configurations, which added another layer of complexity.
I also kicked off the software for a system used by aerospace manufacturers to capture and inspect images of the parts they produce. That project involved line scan cameras, rotary tables, and specialized inspection tools. It was very different from what I had worked on before and was a great learning experience.
Right now, I’m finishing up a project for a university’s Seed Phenotyping Facility. We’re using hyperspectral imaging cameras
to analyze plants as they move down a conveyor. The setup includes four cameras mounted on a gantry. I’ve had to dig into multiple interconnected and complex systems, helping ensure synchronized image capture and smooth debugging for
the lab’s scientists.
In between these larger efforts, I’ve worked on a variety of smaller projects, including prototyping a 3D scanning system to image cargo as it moves through loading docks and helping configure a wide range of specialized cameras.
Throughout all of these projects, I’ve gained hands-on experience with diverse programming languages and tools, and I’ve worked directly with customers at unique manufacturing sites. One of the most rewarding aspects of this work is how physical and tangible the results are. You can often see the real-world effects of the code you write. It’s been a fun and fulfilling journey that I am excited to continue on!
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