BARRY T. DUDLEY

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Barry Dudley (MBA {IT}; MSc {Image Analysis}; BSc {Brewing};  BSc Hons {Waste Technology}) is MD of I-CUBE and technical director of Sure Park Systems.  I-CUBE focuses exclusively on integrated, intelligent imaging, where a camera is connected to a PC and intelligently performs a decision based on information within an image, completely integrated into the existing processes. Currently the I-CUBE product line consists of image analysis (counting and sizing), facial identification and verification and License Plate Recognition.   Sure Park Systems, an innovative electronic solution provider  of License Plate Recognition for parking management and Automatic Speed Determination was established in 1999 as a Black Economic Empowerment company. 

Before starting I-Cube in 2003, Barry was with Intervid for over 3 years, a digital imaging solutions company, as development manager. Intervid creates a world where digital images are converted into information and instantly analysed, triggering full scale alerts in accordance with best practice criteria, agreed long before a crisis arises. Intervid’s digital visual management systems have revolutionized standards and procedures in surveillance security, safety, change monitoring and production.

Studying for a MBA (University of Natal, 2003) has increased Barry’s understanding of the cycle of business development as viewed from an imaging aspect, which focuses on the application of digital imaging solutions within specific industries.  Barry now utilises his experience in digital video recorders (real time applications), biometrics, (face and iris recognition), license plate recognition and machine vision (image analysis),  in creating custom security and process solutions.  Barry combines his MBA experience with knowledge of technical security solutions to create customised client solutions.   

 Barry joined Intervid from the USA, starting out with the R&D department, moving then to sales, customer relations and my last position was with Intervid International as a demonstration specialist.  This consists of meeting the prospective clients, listening to their security challenges and linking that with live examples to Intervid’s wide range of imaging solutions.   

 Prior to being head hunted to Intervid Barry worked as an Imaging consultant for 2 years at Integrated Imaging Inc. (I-CUBE), a small technology company (5 employees) with gross annual revenues just over $1 million, based out of Maryland (near Washington, DC), USA.   I-Cube specializes in computer image analysis and processing, especially for scientific and industrial applications such as microscopy, industrial inspection, security, providing integrated computer hardware and software.

 Before going to the US and into his chosen field of image analysis Barry took a break from his studies and worked for 2 year at one of the top game lodges in the world, Mala Mala Game Reserve.  This developed his communication skills and his love for nature.  Barry was a ranger for a year, interacting with people from all over the world, and then became a manager for a year of first Harry’s, then Kirkman’s Kamps (with staff compliments of 15 and 25 people).

 Barry attended the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, completing a M.S. thesis (Cum Lauda) in Microbiology (April 1999).  Barry has been fortunate to be awarded multiple awards / bursaries & scholarships, of which the most influential was a bursary (R50 000) from South African Breweries (SAB) (1988 - 1990), as it had a working component which enabled him to combine realistic and pertinent work experience while still being at university. 

     BARRY DUDLEY  CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal Particulars:

 Surname                                   : Dudley

First names                               : Barry Thomas

Date of birth                             : September 1969

Place                                        : Cape Town

Contact No.                             : (27) 082 562 8225

Contact E-Mail             : btdudley at I-Cube dot co dot za

Objective:

 In I-Cube I can utilise my experience in digital video recorders (real time applications), biometrics, (face and iris recognition), license plate recognition and machine vision (image analysis) in creating custom security and process solutions.  With I-Cube I can combine my MBA experience with my knowledge of technical security solutions to create customised client solutions. 

 Education:

 Barry has completed an MBA at the University of Natal, speciality: IT Information Management & E-Commerce.  The MBA dissertation, Casino Exclusion Technique Exploration - Framework Development, examines the possible solutions to excluding problem gamblers from SA casinos.  To obtain a copy of this please e-mail mailto:mba at I-Cube dot co dot za.

 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (2002, UND) (management, economics, information systems, marketing, accounting, labour relations, and finance)

University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Republic of South Africa – M.S. thesis (Cum Laude) in Microbiology (April 1999).  Thesis Title: “Application of Image Analysis in Microecophysiology Research: Methodology Development.”  

Work Experience:

 Barry worked for Intervid from May 2000 to November 2003 in a wide range of positions relating to technical sales support, specializing in real time digital recording (for the casino industry), biometrics (face recognition) and license plate recognition

A.  Scientific and technical positions

 Feb 1999 to April 2000            –          MD, USA        -           Imaging Specialist.

In-house expert on all imaging software packages (Image-Pro, Gel-Pro, Fluoro Pro; Scope Pro; Materials Pro, XCAP, Vision Gauge, HLImage, Electroimages).

 Pre-sales: Evaluate customer applications and determine which package is the most appropriate.  On-site customer demonstrations including interfacing to customer equipment.

 Post-sales:  Install, configure, and test systems and will meet customer expectations.

Point of contact for post shipment support questions from customers.

Customer on-site set-up, integration, training, and service calls.

Maintain copies of software packages including modules, capture drivers, etc. 

Cameras: Video input types, digital cameras, triggering, on-chip integration, etc.

 Frame grabbers:  PCI, ISA, AGP, sequence capture to system memory or hard disk, camera interfacing, TWAIN, etc.                                                     

Lenses and optics;

Standard functions: image capture, file format support, image enhancement, spatial filtering, image measurement, particle counting/sizing, etc.

 1992-95           Electron Microscope Unit     South Africa Image Analysis Consultant

 For three years, Barry worked as an Image Analysis Consultant advising scientists in the application, preparation and utilization of image analysis.  This position required in depth knowledge and experience with computer applications, which was developed with Visual Basic in a Windows environment.  This experience includes knowledge of:

  *      developing macros in a visual basic environment;

  *      dealing extensively with scientists to determine program development;

  *      linking different camera's and microscopes;

  *      detailed image analysis and processing.

 B.  Other Employment

 1996-98           Mala Mala Game Reserve,     South Africa Ranger and Camp Manager

1994                Hilton College,                          South Africa Biology Teacher (A-level)

1993                University of Natal,                               South Africa Microbiology Lecturer

 AWARDS:

 Institute of Waste Management (IWM) 1992 for study in a Masters of Waste Technology (R8000).  The award was again achieved in 1993.

 Scholarships:

 International Centre for Waste Technology (Africa) for MSc study in 1992 and 1993 (R25 000 per year).

Foundation for Research and Development (FRD) for MSc study at PMB university in 1992 and 1993 (R 8000).

University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg) (1991) (full tuition and spending money), towards Honours in Waste Technology (Microbiology).  

Bursary:

 South African Breweries (SAB) towards a degree in microbiology (1988 - 1990) (R50 000). 

Publications:

            A.  Refereed Journals

                        Invited and Published

            B.T. Dudley, C.A. du Plessis and E. Senior.  “Managing leachate in landfills through manipulation of soil cappings: Image analysis studies”, Binary - Computers in Microbiology, Vol 6, 120-127. (1994)

                         Submitted and Published

            B.T. Dudley, A.R. Howgrave-Graham, A.G. Bruton and F.M. Wallis.  “The application of digital image analysis to quantifying and measuring UASB digester granules”,  Biotechnology & Bioengineering. 42, 279 - 283.  (1993)

            B. T. Dudley, A. R. Howgrave-Graham, H. Isherwood and E. Senior.  “Laboratory-scale UASB digesters (with/without conditioning tank and recycle): efficacy to treat increased hydraulic loads”,  Water SA. 19, 313 - 318.  (1993) 

            B.  Papers Presented at Professional Meetings

                        Invited and Published

            B.T. Dudley, C.A. du Plessis and E. Senior.  “Managing leachate in landfills through manipulation of soil cappings: Image analysis studies.  Image Analysis of Microbes in Their Habitats”.  Society for General Microbiology Meeting on Image Analysis at Warwick, United Kingdom, 5 - 7 January 1994.

                        Submitted and Published

            B. T. Dudley, E. Senior,  A. G. Bruton  and  F. M. Wallis.  “Image analysis methodology development for use in microecophysiology studies of microbial associations in landfill cover soil”.  Seventh International Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion, Cape Town, 23 - 27 January.  (1994)

By Stephanie Saville and Proffesor Ndawonde Seven men have been arrested after their attempts to make off with the proceeds of a cash-in-transit heist were scuppered by the police, who chanced upon the incident on the N11 in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. And in Durban, two men were arrested after robbing a butchery in the Davenport shopping centre in Glenwood Superintendent Phindile Radebe said the Coin Security van had been travelling on the road between Ladysmith and Newcastle at Elandslaagte when it was forced off the road by armed robbers driving a Mercedes-Benz. The van overturned and the two security guards inside were injured. Date set for Mvoti cash-in-transit trial     Tania Broughton     June 04 2007 at 07:41AM The 26 members of an alleged cash-in-transit heist gang, who were arrested at Mvoti Toll Plaza in October 2006, have been "provisionally indicted" to stand trial in the high court on 31 charges including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, theft and kidnapping. The "draft" indictment detailing the charges and a summary of facts was handed to the men when they appeared under heavy armed guard in the Durban regional court on Friday. They are due to appear in the Durban High Court on July 23 for their legal representatives to formally place themselves on record for the mammoth trial, which has been set down from October 15 to December 14, 2007 - about 45 court days. The venue for the trial has not yet been decided. Because of the number of accused and legal representatives, prosecutors are seeking the biggest courtroom in the province. It is believed that the Pietermaritzburg High Court is an option, as is the newly renovated court in Pongola. The summary of facts on which the state bases the charges alleges that the 26 men and "certain other persons" had conspired to form a syndicate to rob cash vehicles. Realising that they might have to use force to overcome resistance or make good their escape, they had armed themselves with firearms and familiarised themselves with the routes taken by the cash vans. In the four months preceding the day of the crimes, the men stole five vehicles - a Mercedes-Benz, two BMWs and two bakkies - to ram the vans. It is alleged that on the morning of October 2, 2006, the armed men congregated at the Richards Bay home of accused number 24, taxi owner Mbuso Mncube, where they fine-tuned their plans. Later they accosted a Fidelity van and rammed into it with a BMW, causing it to overturn. Several shots were fired but their attempts to cut open the cash vehicle to get the money failed. They then accosted another Fidelity van, ramming into it with the Mercedes, and made off with R1,6-million, a revolver and a rifle. As they were fleeing that scene they opened fire on five police officer who had arrived to investigate. They then stopped another car which was driving past, using guns to force the three occupants to lie on their stomachs and demanded the keys. Later they hijacked another car, robbing the driver and then driving off with his daughter still inside. They later abandoned the car. It is alleged that they opened fire on a Maxim Security vehicle near KwaMbonambi later that day, killing security guard Thembinkosi Gumede. The state alleges that the gang then returned to Mncube's home to divide the money. They were arrested at the toll plaza later that evening as they left KwaZulu-Natal. The indictment lists 49 witnesses and notes that the names of some have been withheld in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act. This article was originally published on page 3 of The Mercury on June 04, 2007