AI for the future from the pioneers of streaming media
SAFR from RealNetworks is a visual intelligence platform specializing in face and person-based computer vision optimized for real-world performance.
Building on a 27-year legacy of digital media expertise and innovation, RealNetworks has created a new generation of products that employ best-in-class artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance and secure our daily lives. A US-based public company, RealNetworks has maintained a global presence.
SAFR leadership
Charisse Jacques
President
Charisse leads the overall SAFR business and has over 20 years of professional experience in technology, artificial intelligence, analytics, and management consulting. She has a passion for customer success and expertise in successfully running and scaling AI-based businesses.
Brad Donaldson
VP, Computer Vision & GM
Tasked with leading strategic development and market expansion for SAFR, Brad Donaldson brings extensive experience in physical security to his role as General Manager of SAFR. Before joining RealNetworks, Donaldson served as VP of Product Development for Arecont Vision Costar and held various management roles within GE security. He also served in the US Navy.
John Cassise
Chief Product Officer
John is an 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. Cassise has 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.
Walter Candelu
VP, EMEA Sales and Business Development
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.
Joel Milan
Head of Sales for SAFR LATAM
(Bio coming soon)
Milko Boic
GM, Engineering
Milko Boic has served as lead for several video technology initiatives in his 20 years at RealNetworks, including leading research and development for SAFR. Awarded with eight patents, Boic has previously led development of embedded software for computer vision guided semiconductor assembly equipment at Kulicke and Soffa Industries, and taught graduate level courses in Computer Science.
Yizhi You
Director of APAC Sales and Business Development
Yizhi You joined RealNetworks in 2017 and manages SAFR’s ambitious business growth across APAC with special focus on South Korea, SE Asia, and Indonesia.
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Join team SAFR
A high-growth team within RealNetworks, we’re on a mission to build the foremost — and the most ethical — computer vision platform in the world.
US-based with offices around the globe
US location
Seattle, WA – SAFR HQ
568 1st Ave S, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 1-206-674-2700
International locations
Salzburg, Austria
Sonystrasse 18
A-5081 Anif
Salzburg, Austria
Phone: +43 6246 77007 1700
Zagreb, Croatia
Ulica Florijana Andrašeca 18a
Zagreb 10000
Croatia
Phone: +385 1 496 1180
Tokyo, Japan
Humax Ebisu Building 8F
1-1-1 Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-0022 Japan
Seoul, South Korea
9F Kyewon building
71 Cheonggyecheon-ro
Jongro-gu
Seoul 03189 South Korea
Phone: +82 (0)2 2014 5523
Lisboa, Portugal
Av. D. João II, n. 16, 1ºDto
1990-091 Lisboa
Portugal
Phone: +351 218 937 010
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Rua Samuel Morse, 74, sala 183,
Cidade Monções, São Paulo, SP,
Brazil 04576-060
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