Jason Gibbs

Jason Gibbs, Principal Software Engineer X-Nav Technologies, LLC

Future of Software Development panelist

Abstract

As the role of computing becomes increasingly pervasive in everyday life, the methods, tools, and technologies used for developing software have evolved to address the changing demands. But what does the future hold? How must the fundamental nature of software development and education change to address issues and trends such as information security, ubiquitous computing, the “Internet of things,” and the booming volume of data? This panel will examine how emerging technologies may lead to innovation in software development tools, techniques, and languages, as well as touching upon technical, socio-economic, political, and other relevant factors that typically drive innovation.

Career Summary

Mr. Gibbs received BS and MS degrees from Binghamton University, Vestal NY, and a PhD from Penn State, all in the study of electrical engineering. His studies focused on signal and image processing. Under the advisement of Dr. William Higgins in the Mulitdimensional Image Processing Lab, Jason contributed to the development of a virtual bronchoscopic navigation system for minimally invasive lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. This software-focused system processed video and computed tomography medical images to provide surgical guidance for precise endoscopic biopsy. In 2008 Penn State licensed the core technology to Broncus Medical, Mountain View, CA. Jason joined Broncus Medical at this time, where he transitioned university research into a robust commercial product. In 2014 Jason joined X-Nav Technologies, LLC, based in Lansdale, PA to develop a computer vision guidance system for dentists and oral surgeons. In his professional roles, Jason's primary responsibility has been in software development: image processing and treatment planning algorithms, 2D and 3D graphics rendering, and user interfaces. Other responsibilities include designing and overseeing the data analysis of clinical studies, authoring patents and evaluating intellectual property, and working with surgeons to instruct them on the use of surgical guidance and learn their requirements to develop better products.