Computer Vision for People & Planetary Health

Guiding the development of trustworthy computer vision products that perform on real-world data


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Frustrated by the gap between AI research and real-world impact?

  • Drowning in experiments that look promising in validation but fail in production?
  • Unsure which modeling path will deliver ROI, not just publishable results?
  • Worried your model might introduce bias, miss edge cases, or raise ethical concerns?
  • Struggling to keep your team aligned as the AI landscape shifts every quarter?

What if you could…

  • Confidently explain your model’s real-world value to investors, stakeholders, and decision-makers
  • Build models that hold up under distribution shift—across sites, scanners, geography, or seasons
  • Proactively address fairness and bias—building trust with regulators and end users
  • Focus your team on what moves the needle, not just what’s trendy or novel

Here are three ways I can help...

Strategy Session

A 1 hour call to get fast answers for pressing issues

Team Workshop

A 90 minute private workshop to unlock new possibilities for your AI product development

Roadmap

Get a clear, step-by-step plan to build robust, real-world-ready vision models

Hi, I’m Heather Couture. I help organizations cut through trial-and-error and build computer vision models that actually work on real-world data.

Many teams get stuck in long, iterative development cycles—-tweaking architectures and retraining endlessly—-without a clear path to robust performance. But with the right strategy, that cycle can be shortened.

I guide teams to faster, more reliable progress by applying three core principles:

  • Diagnose the data – uncover sources of variation, noise, or distribution shift that undermine model performance
  • Leverage what works – identify proven techniques from relevant literature instead of reinventing the wheel
  • Validate strategically – expose failure modes early so you can address them before they become blockers


By aligning data, modeling, and domain insights, my clients avoid costly detours and deliver generalizable models that hold up in production. Whether you’re aiming to launch a clinical-grade diagnostic or monitor the planet from space, I help you get there faster-—with fewer false starts and more confidence.

Organizations I've Worked With

Orbio Earth
Owkin
Vindhya Data Science
Enspectra Health
Zaya AI
Qritive
Agendia
Ancera
Ultivue
Deciphex
Cytoveris
Gestalt
Wattime
Genecentric
Bioptigen
Leica
Digital Smiths



Why work with me?

Proven Track Record

Accelerated CV/ML projects for more than 15 clients - mostly seed or early stage startups.

Domain Knowledge

Heavily focused on microscopy and satellite imagery, providing deep insights and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

State-of-the-Art Expertise

20 years of experience in CV/ML
PhD in Computer Science
15+ peer-reviewed publications