Public engineering firm profile
Contrast, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
We are leaders in optical design and integration, real-time electronics and software development.
- Services
- 16
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 3
- Founded
- 2005
Overview
Contrast, Inc. is an Albuquerque optical design and engineering company that develops custom cameras, optical systems, real-time image processing, and integrated mechanical, electrical, and control solutions for commercial, consumer, industrial, and military applications.
- Founded
- 2005
Services
Optical Design and Integration
Optical design, imaging system analysis, and optical system integration for custom imaging solutions.
Real-Time Electronics and Software Development
Real-time electronics and software development spanning hardware implementation, control-system crossover, and electronics prototyping for manufacturability.
Image Processing and Algorithms
Image processing research and algorithm development for HDR video, target tracking, pattern recognition, and other vision applications.
Custom Imaging Systems
System-level development of custom cameras, optical systems, and real-time image-processing solutions for demanding client applications.
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Leadership
Nora Tocci
President and CEO
Nora Tocci is CEO and co-founder of Contrast. She has more than 25 years of experience in optical system design, assembly, and testing across beam control, multispectral imaging sensors, medical imaging devices, and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, and she oversees technology development, budgets, marketing, and customer relations.
Mike Tocci
Chief Technical Officer
PhD
Mike Tocci is CTO and co-founder of Contrast. He holds degrees in optics and physics, serves as a research associate professor at the University of New Mexico, and brings more than 25 years of experience in optical design, research, teaching, and engineering.
Chris Kiser
Real-Time Systems Lead
PhD
Chris Kiser is a senior engineer focused on real-time HDR video work. His industry experience includes aerospace programs, industrial marking lasers, tracking, image processing, and defense-system design and development.