Nicolas Sturmel has joined audio network bridging solutions specialist DirectOut team in the role of Senior Network Technologist, leveraging his expertise and commitment to expand the audio network capabilities of the company’s R&D team.
DirectOut has long been a pioneer in developing solutions for bridging audio networks. With the appointment of Sturmel, the company takes a further step in by strengthening their team under the leadership of CEO/CTO, Claudio Becker-Foss.
‘Nicolas has been a fellow engineer in the audio over IP field since the advent of Ravenna more than ten years ago,’ says Becker-Foss. ‘We worked together in the AES67 task group and at ST 2110 interop and JT-NM Tested events. His passion for audio, accurate engineering using the latest technology, and the mindset of thinking off the beaten track to create the best solution for a customer, fit DirectOut’s philosophy perfectly. Nicolas’ knowledge and curiosity will be a great addition to our team.’
With a PhD in Information Technologies from the University of Paris Saclay, Sturmel has had a passion for audio and computers from a young age. It was during his tenure at Digigram as an Innovation Project Manager and later as Head of Research that he had the opportunity to combine the two and play a role in defining and promoting the adoption of AES67. In 2016, he joined Merging Technologies as a Senior Technologist, leading the Aneman project and continuing his work on AES67 and ST 2110 implementation.
‘DirectOut is a company I have long admired for its innovation and commitment to the development of bridging solutions for audio networks,’ Sturmel says. ‘I have always believed in the transformative power of audio over IP technology, and am excited to bring my knowledge and expertise to an organisation that shares this vision. I’m eager to work with the skilled team at DirectOut to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of audio networking. Together, we’ll work to develop new solutions that address our customers’ evolving needs and shape the future of the audio industry.’
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