AI for the future from the pioneers of streaming media

Since founding RealNetworks in 1994, Rob Glaser has presided over the launch of innovative new technology and services — from RealAudio, the first commercial audio streaming solution for the internet, in 1995 to SAFR in 2018. Prior to founding RealNetworks, Glaser worked for Microsoft for 10 years in executive positions, including Vice President of Multimedia and Consumer Systems.

A skilled business leader with more than 25 years of experience in strategy, finance, and operations. Mike Ensing joined RealNetworks as interim CFO and strategic advisor before coming on permanently as COO and President in 2020. Previously, Ensing served as CFO of Savers/Value Village, COO and CFO at Knowledge Universe, and in several executive finance roles at Microsoft. Earlier in his career Mike served in consulting capacities with both Deloitte Consulting and McKinsey & Company.

In addition to oversight of corporate-wide technology initiatives, CTO Reza Rassool drives machine learning and video IP developments. An innovator and advocate in the field of ethics in AI, Rassool holds many patents and continues to lead SAFR towards next-generation innovations in computer vision. Before joining RealNetworks in 2016, Rassool founded Kwaai Oak, and served in technical leadership roles at Zya and Widevine Technologies, both of which were acquired by Google.

Joining RealNetworks in 2021, Charlie is responsible for SAFR’s growth across Europe. Charlie has more than 9 years of experience with video analytics and facial recognition in the security industry, with his previous role being the Head of Sales for EMEA at Ipsotek. Charlie also spent 5 years based in the Middle East where he was involved in major video analytics and facial recognition deployments for airports and government projects.

Noriaki Takamura joined RealNetworks in 2017 and manages SAFR’s ambitious business growth across APAC with special focus on Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, and Indonesia. With 30 years of direct sales, distribution, marketing, and management experience, previously, Takamura held executive positions at Schneider Electrics and Rittal Corporation, as well as sales leadership positions at Cisco Systems.

Walter Candelu joined the SAFR Team in 2020 to drive its growing sales and business development initiatives across the Middle East and Africa Region. Prior to joining SAFR, he held senior positions with leading security companies where he successfully drove the exponential growth of their technical capabilities and revenue.

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Access Control Security Executive with over 25 years of progressive experience within start-ups to multi-million-dollar organizations both as an employee and as a principal starting, building, and selling Innometriks Inc. Advanced knowledge of Physical Access control strategies, principles, and best practices. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to the OEM side of the PACs industry, Access Control with AMAG and Softwarehouse, and biometrics and smartcards with Bioscrypt and Innometriks. John has been involved in all aspects of the business, product development, business development, manufacturing, training, sales, support, and management.