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Adrian Curic
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Singapore
Toptal Member Since December 28, 2023
Adrian is a software engineer and data scientist working at the intersection of software engineering, computer vision, and machine learning. He has experience in research, multinational corporations, and startup environments and was awarded patents for real estate and financial modeling projects. Adrian also contributed to surveillance systems for Singapore's border security and participated in competitive coding and hackathons, consistently ranking in the top 1% on platforms like HackerRank.
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Itamar Tsayag
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Israel
Toptal Member Since February 25, 2022
Itamar is a talented algorithm developer and data enthusiast with expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and statistical analysis. He has successfully deployed cutting-edge algorithms for enhancing IVF cycle efficacy and stroke diagnosis. With a master's degree in electrical engineering and data science, Itamar excels in articulating complex topics and driving impactful results, leveraging his technical prowess and business acumen.
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Nour Helal
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Egypt
Toptal Member Since July 12, 2023
Nour is a skilled professional focused on artificial intelligence. He has three years of experience leading development teams and seven years of experience designing and developing machine learning models and computer vision algorithms. He has also focused on computer vision to help autonomous cars and drones in environment inception and decision-making steps. Nour has applied AI to military applications, surveillance systems, optical character recognition, drones, and self-driven cars.
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Chen Jin
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since June 30, 2022
Jin has multidisciplinary experience developing deep learning and computer vision methods for medical, auto-piloting, and geospatial image sectors, with works published at ICLR, NeurIPS, and MICCAI. He developed data-and-computation-efficient machine learning methods for budgeted computer vision tasks such as segmentation, detection, classification, super-resolution, GAN, and 3D reconstruction. Jin also excels at multimodal self-supervised representation learning, image generation, and mapping.
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Igor Stankevich
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since March 16, 2020
Igor is a results-driven quantitative development professional with progressive industry experience in commodities, deep learning, computer vision, and data science. He has demonstrated hands-on financial and AI software development experience with in-depth knowledge of Python. Igor consistently attempts to find the best value-add opportunities and contribute to the team as a whole.
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Artem Rodygin
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since February 17, 2022
Artem is a Zend Certified PHP developer with over 20 years of experience in web development. Besides being a technical authority, he is very good at communicating complicated issues in a simple way. Artem believes that actions speak louder than words.
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Ming Liu
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Singapore
Toptal Member Since June 16, 2021
Ming is a machine learning engineer specializing in recommender and anti-fraud systems. He has been working in data science and AI for the past four years, including building and improving the recommender system for Shopee and TikTok, which have hundreds of millions of users and items. Ming's industry experience is backed by a master's degree in computer science.
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Osman Furkan Kınlı
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Turkey
Toptal Member Since November 8, 2021
Furkan is a computer vision researcher and Ph.D. candidate in computer science at Özyeğin University. He worked on data and ML-related jobs in Turkish Telecom and eBay Turkey. He founded a startup called T-Fashion and developed numerous state-of-the-art computer vision and time-series analysis algorithms. Moreover, Furkan worked for Fishency, an international startup that monitors the health conditions in aquatic ecosystems, and developed different recognition algorithms for them.
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Guinther Kovalski da Costa
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
Brazil
Toptal Member Since May 25, 2023
Guinther is a highly skilled computer vision engineer with 5+ years of experience building systems with millions of users. Specializing in deep learning, object detection, tracking, recognition, and algorithms, he excels at breaking complex, open-scope problems into actionable plans by determining tasks and objectives. Guinther successfully defines processing hardware, camera positioning, data requirements, system architecture, and everything involved in transforming pixels into real value.
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Léo Morillon
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
France
Toptal Member Since October 7, 2021
Léo is an experienced engineering manager with machine learning, computer vision, data science, and software development expertise. He's working with Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Pandas, Docker, SQL, and MongoDB. Léo also scaled a team to 20 people as part of a high-growth tech startup; therefore, he can provide technical recruitment and team management services.
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Craig Sennabaum
Freelance Computer Vision Developer
Verified Expert in Engineering
United States
Toptal Member Since November 17, 2020
Craig is a software engineer with nine years of experience in computer vision, front end, back end, big data, and ML/AI. He's worked in the San Francisco area on projects in manufacturing, eCommerce, and healthcare. Craig has experience architecting distributed data pipelines, mentoring junior engineers, and working closely with leadership to build product maps. Craig advocates concise planning, clear communication, and following through with commitments to help build trust-filled relationships.
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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right computer vision consultant for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.
Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.
Capabilities of Computer Vision Developers
Computer vision developers enable organizations to push the boundaries of what machines can perceive and interpret through visual information. Leveraging expertise in image processing, object detection, 3D reconstruction, and deep learning, they engineer end-to-end systems that convert raw data into real-time intelligence. Their solutions power everything from facial recognition and autonomous navigation to medical imaging and industrial automation.
Image Recognition Algorithm Development
Accurate image recognition underpins applications like face authentication, visual search, and product classification. Our computer vision engineers create and fine-tune deep learning models that detect objects and identify patterns with high precision across varied visual environments.
Video Analysis System Engineering
Video analysis enables real-time interpretation of motion and behaviors in live, dynamic contexts. Toptal computer vision developers build systems that detect anomalies and recognize gestures in video streams for use cases spanning security surveillance, retail analytics, and sports performance tracking.
Real-time Object Detection and Tracking
Identifying and tracking multiple objects in motion is critical for systems that rely on situational awareness. Our computer vision consultants implement real-time detection using YOLO or SSD architectures to deliver fast, reliable inference in latency-sensitive environments like autonomous vehicles and robotics.
Vision Model Training and Optimization
High-performing vision models rely on well-prepared data and efficient use of computational resources throughout the training lifecycle. Our computer vision developers manage data pipelines and fine-tune hyperparameters to maximize accuracy and speed on modern GPU infrastructure.
3D Vision and Spatial Mapping
Depth estimation and spatial awareness are essential for applications like robotics and augmented reality (AR). Toptal computer vision engineers build models that interpret stereo images and LiDAR data, alongside other spatial data inputs, to reconstruct environments and understand physical space with precision.
Visual Intelligence Deployment
Visual intelligence transforms products into systems that can see and respond to their surroundings. Our computer vision experts integrate vision features—such as image search, AR effects, and object recognition—into mobile applications and embedded systems to ensure seamless performance and scalability.
Image Segmentation Workflow Engineering
Segmenting images into regions provides the basis for fine-grained analysis in fields like medical diagnostics and industrial automation. Toptal computer vision developers build segmentation pipelines that isolate objects at the pixel level using advanced architectures such as U-Net and DeepLab.
Visual Data Annotation and Management
Accurate model training requires large volumes of consistently labeled, domain-specific visual data. Our computer vision engineers design scalable workflows for annotating and organizing image and video datasets to support supervised training and performance evaluation.
Edge Deployment of Vision Models
Deploying vision models on edge devices—such as phones, drones, or smart cameras—enables real-time processing without relying on the cloud. Our computer vision consultants compress and optimize models to run efficiently on limited hardware while preserving accuracy and responsiveness.
Applied Vision Research and Experimentation
Advances in computer vision move rapidly, necessitating continuous experimentation and adaptation. Our computer vision engineers track emerging techniques, such as vision transformers and self-supervised learning, and contribute to open-source tools to bring state-of-the-art innovations into production-ready systems.
FAQs
How quickly can you hire with Toptal?
Typically, you can hire computer vision developers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.
Once you select your computer vision expert, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.
How do I hire computer vision developers?
To hire the right computer vision developer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect computer vision developers for your project.
How are Toptal computer vision engineers different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our computer vision engineers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.
In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.
When you hire computer vision consultants with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched computer vision developers ready to help you achieve your goals.
Can you hire computer vision consultants on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?
You can hire computer vision experts on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a computer vision developer for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our computer vision developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal computer vision experts?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your computer vision developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another computer vision developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.
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Our experienced talent matchers specialize in pairing you with the right fit. They work to understand exactly what you need and hand-select the best professionals for your project.
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We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.
No-risk Trial Period
We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.
Effortless Scaling
Scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.
Flexible Engagements
Choose the engagement type that suits your needs—hourly, part-time, or full-time— and enjoy the flexibility to adjust as needed.
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