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Clay Schick

Engineering Director, Simpli.fi
Grapevine, Texas,United States
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Clay Schick's Overview

Total Experience27 years
CompanySimpli.fi
CountryUnited States

Clay Schick is a distinguished innovator and leader at the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and wearable technology. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Neosensory, a company dedicated to expanding human perception through novel sensory augmentation devices. With a PhD in Computational Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Austin, Clay brings a deep scientific understanding to his entrepreneurial endeavors. His career has been marked by a passion for translating complex scientific concepts into practical applications, previously serving as CTO at Sentient Science where he focused on AI for predicting industrial equipment failures, and as VP of Engineering at Enthought, a leader in scientific Python software. Clay is driven by the potential of technology to enhance human capabilities and quality of life.

Professional Summary

Clay Schick's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Simpli.fi - Engineering Director (2021 to Present)
Seeking New Position - Open to Opportunities (2017 to Present)
Compass Professional Health Services - Software Engineer (2013 to 2017)
ARGO - Certified Programmer 1 (2011 to 2013)
Hastings Entertainment - Programmer Level 2 (2010 to 2011)

Notable Achievements

Co-Founder & CEO of Neosensory

Successfully co-founded and leads Neosensory, a pioneering company developing award-winning wearable technology for sensory augmentation. Neosensory's products aim to provide new sensory inputs, such as converting sound to touch for individuals with hearing loss or providing novel data streams for enhanced awareness.

Advancements in Sensory Augmentation Technology

Spearheaded the development and commercialization of innovative sensory substitution and augmentation devices at Neosensory, which have garnered international recognition, including TIME's Best Inventions and CES Innovation Awards.

Leadership in AI and Scientific Computing

Demonstrated significant leadership in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex problems, notably as CTO at Sentient Science for prognostic health management and as VP of Engineering at Enthought, fostering the growth of scientific Python ecosystems.

PhD in Computational Neuroscience

Earned a doctorate from The University of Texas at Austin, contributing to research in understanding brain function, sensory processing, and neural computation, providing a strong theoretical foundation for his later work in applied neuroscience.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Computer Information Systems

West Texas A&M University - Year 2006

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Company Overview

Simpli.fi
Total employees785
HeadquartersFort Worth
Founded2010

Simpli.fi is a leading programmatic advertising platform that enables advertisers and media buyers to target specific audiences with precision across various digital channels, including CTV, mobile, display, and video. They specialize in leveraging unstructured data to execute localized and addressable campaigns, providing powerful tools for campaign management, reporting, and optimization to drive performance for agencies and brands.

Simpli.fi Funding Information
$22.6M - Total Funding Raised
$16M - Most recent funding amount
3 - Number of funding rounds
Jul 1, 2013 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
GTCR
Contour Venture Partners
Progress Ventures

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