# Bree LaPointe

## Programmer

## Summary

Richard hails from Tulsa. He has earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma and Stanford. (Go Sooners and Cardinal!) Before starting Pied Piper, he worked for Hooli as a part time software developer. While his work focuses on applied information theory, mostly optimizing lossless compression schema of both the length-limited and adaptive variants, his non-work interests range widely, everything from quantum computing to chaos theory. He could tell you about it, but THAT would NOT be a “length-limited” conversation!

## Experience

CEO/President
| Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year)

Pied Piper is a multi-platform technology based on a proprietary universal compression algorithm that has consistently fielded high Weisman Scores™ that are not merely competitive, but approach the theoretical limit of lossless compression.

- Build an algorithm for artist to detect if their music was violating copy right infringement laws
- Successfully won Techcrunch Disrupt
- Optimized an algorithm that holds the current world record for Weisman Scores

## Volunteer

Teacher
CoderDojo | Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Global movement of free coding clubs for young people.

- Awarded 'Teacher of the Month'

## Awards

- Digital Compression Pioneer Award | Nov 2014 | Techcrunch

  There is no spoon.

## Publications

Video compression for 3d media
Hooli | 2014-10-01

Innovative middle-out compression algorithm that changes the way we store data.

## Languages

- English | Native speaker

## Interests

- Wildlife
  Ferrets Unicorns

## References

> It is my pleasure to recommend Richard, his performance working as a consultant for Main St. Company proved that he will be a valuable addition to any company.

— Erlich Bachman