Tlacael is a co-founder of the music tech start-up Sunhouse and inventor of Sensory Percussion, a new system for expressive electronic percussion. Sunhouse uses the latest advances in machine learning, music information retrieval and signal processing to create new tools for musicians that fuse the intuitive control of acoustic instruments with the limitless potential of digital processes. A professional drummer with over fourteen years of experience, Tlacael performs and records with acclaimed artists including Nicolas Jaar, The Dave Harrington Group, ARMS, and Friend Roulette. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and music from Columbia University and he has a Master's in Music Technology from NYU, where as an Adjunct Professor he teaches Digital Signal Theory.Tlacael has spoken about Sunhouse’s work at several events, festivals and summits including SXSW, SF Music Tech Summit, Moog Fest, NY Music Tech Meetup, Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit NYC and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Playlist Retreat. Tlacael is a New York Next Top Maker Fellow, sponsored by the New York Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).