Business Owner, Sr. Software Engineer, Musician, Photographer, Writer
“Throughout my professional career, I have had the pleasure of working for many major corporations such as Ipsos-ASI Market Research, Sprint Telecommunications, as well as Comcast Cable. My tech journey spans over 25 years in the IT field, where I have assumed many different roles. This includes 10+ years of employment with modern-day tech startup companies such as Cello Software and the Edge technology company Vapor IO. Recently, I formed my own business, "Tech Visions, LLC", to provide various technical consulting services. “
My areas of technical expertise include but are not limited to:
Frontend/Backend Development
AI/ML
Database Management
DevOps
Cloud Management (Google Cloud Platform focused)
Linux/UNIX
Software Development (Python focused)
R & D
Technical Writing
Technical Support For Seniors
What colleagues have said:
“It is my privilege to provide this recommendation for Steve Dickinson, Sr. Software Engineer. Throughout working with Steve, I have consistently been impressed by his ability to excel in a fast-paced, agile environment while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and technical expertise.
Steve is a highly skilled problem-solver who consistently thinks outside the box. He has a unique talent for tackling complex challenges and delivering innovative, effective solutions that meet and often exceed expectations. His work is always complemented by thorough and well-organized documentation, ensuring that his contributions are not only impactful but also sustainable for future development.
In addition to his technical abilities, Steve is a team player who thrives in collaborative environments. He communicates clearly and works seamlessly with colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and productive team dynamic. Steve’s approachable personality and positive attitude make him a pleasure to work with, and he has earned the respect and admiration of his peers through his dedication and reliability.
One of Steve’s standout qualities is his ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. In the ever-shifting landscape of agile development, he remains focused and adaptable, consistently delivering high-quality results on time. His organizational skills and proactive mindset ensure that he is always ready to meet the demands of the project.”
— Frank Brasso - EVP, Operations at Vapor IO“I had the pleasure of working both with Steve and managing him directly, and I can say without hesitation that he is an exceptional individual and engineer. Steve is a highly skilled cloud and Python expert, consistently delivering outstanding results and going above and beyond with every challenge we threw his way.
I also had the privilege of collaborating closely with Steve on some cutting-edge, innovative AI and video inferencing applications, where he took full ownership of the GPU, model, AI, and interfacing aspects. His technical expertise in these areas was crucial to the success of our projects, and his ability to solve complex problems with ease is truly impressive.
I highly recommend Steve and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in the future. He is an asset to any team.”
— Thomas Latiolais - Senior Director of Product & Software Engineering at Vapor IO“I had the pleasure of hiring and working with Steve for several years, and I can not speak highly enough of his contributions and character.
Steve is not only a talented Software Engineer but also a fantastic team player who brings positivity and collaboration to his team, he always approaches his work with professionalism and a problem-solving mindset.
Steve would be a tremendous asset to any organization lucky enough to have him on board. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him and would highly recommend him without hesitation.”
— Ariel Lopez - Director of Human Resources at Vapor IO“I had the pleasure of working alongside Steve at Comcast's Critical Network Services group, and I was consistently impressed by his abilities and positive attitude. Steve possessed a remarkable ability to understand complex problems related to managing Domain Name Services (DNS) for the entire Comcast customer base and devised efficient solutions. Steve also demonstrated exceptional programming skills consistently delivering high-quality work and automated administration of hundreds of Linux servers the team managed. His attention to detail was unparalleled, ensuring that every aspect of his work was meticulously executed.
Beyond his technical expertise, Steve was a true team player. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to colleagues, offering guidance and support without hesitation. His positive and empathetic nature fostered a harmonious work environment. I am confident that Steve will be a valuable asset to any team.”
— Priyadarshini Mohan - Critical Network Services Engineer at Comcast Cable“At Cello Software, his curiosity and problem-solving skills were pivotal in driving meaningful improvements for our team. Beyond his technical prowess, Steve's kindness, approachability, and collaborative spirit make him a true pleasure to work with. He fosters an environment where everyone feels supported and valued, making him an invaluable asset to any team. He's a really good person and very smart/helpful on so many levels.”
— Sara Pool - Chief of Staff, VP Marketing & Business Development at Cello Software“Steve and I worked together automating processes for some UNIX systems hosting apps for hundreds of users. Steve's efforts eased their loads as he found ways to shorten workflows, automate processes, and present a better user experience for people whose days were spent doing repetitive numerical/statistical data manipulations. The tasks he helped people with were substantial time and labor savers.
His coding skills are sharp and his skillsets are focused on current technologies, with a genuine interest in how things work, how to improve things, and the thrill of improving lives thru technology.”
— Kevin Lanard - Sr. Network Engineer at Ipsos-ASI“Migrated HP-UX and SCO UNIX systems to Open Source Linux saving $60,000 USD/yr in support costs.”
— Jason Fink - UNIX Systems Administrator at Ipsos-ASI“Steve has for years managed a variety of tools my departments’ uses, and has done so efficiently and professionally. While this means I've rarely needed to reach out to him for assistance, those times when business needs required me to do so, Steve always worked flexibly and diligently with me, whatever the project.”
— Daniel Black - Cost Estimator at Ipsos-ASI
AREAS OF INTEREST
Playing music from a young age has exposed me to many different instruments. I currently enjoy playing guitar, bass, drums and sometimes experiment with keyboards to create ambient music.
Wildlife & landscapes are my favorite types of frames to capture. Experimenting with infrared photography and painting with light is also a thrill. Astrophotography has recently become another passion project of mine which has been great fun to explore.
My career in computers has summoned wearing many different hats over the years. Some of those hats include software development, platform orchestration, cloud engineering, systems administration, technical writing as well as candidate interviewer.
Since my teen years I have enjoyed writing in its various forms. In high-school I was assigned to an advanced English composition course which gave me my first taste of the creative possibilities. SInce then I’ve pursued this outlet by writing short stories, poetry, technical documents and freelance articles.
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