Pixel Forensics Names CEO and Board of Advisors

Growing multimedia technology firm makes key appointments to help expand business into Federal and Commercial markets

June 15, 2010

BURLINGTON, MA; REDWOOD CITY, CA – Pixel Forensics, Inc., a leading provider of multimedia technologies and solutions, today announces the hiring of Jeff Karnes as Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of Paul Lego, Jay Allen Sears, and Richard Upton to its Board of Advisors.

Jeff Karnes is a proven software and Internet executive with over 14 years of experience in multimedia products and technology. He has successfully managed multimedia-based businesses and product lines ranging from large scale enterprise software to consumer services in roles including product management, marketing, business development, and sales. Most recently he founded MediaRunner Consulting, a firm specializing in strategy and go-to-market for media-based technology companies. Prior to this, he held various executive and senior-level positions with VoloMedia, Yahoo!, WebEx, Virage, and Cinebase Software.

The Board of Advisors brings together decades of expertise in executive management, strategy, business operations, and business development for large scale software systems and services organizations. Paul Lego brings over 25 years of experience in start-ups including over 20 years as a President, COO, or CEO at companies such as Dash Navigation, Virage, Avid, and DigiDesign. Mr. Lego has also held positions at Pyramid Technology Corporation, the General Electric Company, and Digital Equipment Corporation. Dr. Jay Allen Sears adds over 35 years of expertise in Federal markets and multimedia research from his positions as program manager for DARPA, Assistant Director for Technology Transfer in the Information Technology Office, senior-level posts with MITRE and Unisys, and most recently as Vice President at the Corporation for National Research Initiatives. Dr. Richard Upton, an Executive In Residence with General Catalyst Partners, has over 25 years experience as an executive specializing in the development and growth of technology-oriented services and integration businesses in Intelligence, Healthcare and Defense markets having held executive-level positions at companies such as BBN Technologies, TASC, and BAE Systems.

“This marks a defining moment in the history of our company,” notes Andrew Merlino, Founder and President of Pixel Forensics. “Since 2007, we have been able to grow into a profitable company. Now it’s time to accelerate growth and leverage our collective knowledge and experience to expand the business. We are extremely thrilled to have Jeff and the Board of Advisors join Pixel Forensics as it validates the strength of our team, product, and market opportunity.”

“Andy and the team have built a great, early stage company, and I am thrilled to become a part of what they are doing to help scale the business,” says Karnes. “Multimedia, in particular video, is growing exponentially as a source for key information, and Pixel Forensics’ deep technical expertise and skill in delivering products into mission-critical environments puts the company in a great position to succeed.”

About Pixel Forensics, Inc.

Founded in 2007, Pixel Forensics provides products and services to locate, analyze, and search all forms of multimedia such as video, images, and audio. The team collectively brings more than 75 years of software development and support experience ranging from applied research and prototyping to commercial software product development. The company values strong, mutually successful relationships with its customers, and offers a personal commitment to deliver on its capabilities and promises. PFI has offices in Burlington, MA, Redwood City, CA, and Maryland. http://www.pixelforensics.com