Kyle Dickerson
About Kyle Dickerson
Kyle Dickerson is a Software Team Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2009. He has experience in transitioning web applications to Python/Django and has a strong background in computer science, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in the field.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kyle Dickerson has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Software Team Lead since 2009. In this role, he is responsible for deploying new software releases across three air-gapped networks. His leadership includes managing a team that practices iterative, short-cycle development to enhance user efficiency and effectiveness. He has also engaged in mentoring team members and reviewing pull requests as part of his daily responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Dickerson holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Graduate Certificate in National Security Affairs from Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service, studying from 2014 to 2015.
Background
Kyle Dickerson began his career as a Product Development and Testing Intern at Aetna in 2005, where he worked for three months. He then served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Brigham Young University from 2007 to 2009. In 2008, he worked as an Adobe Flex Contractor at Mangia Technologies for two months. His professional experience includes leading a team in transitioning web applications from Grails to Python/Django between 2019 and 2021.
Achievements in Team Management
As a Group Leader for the Computing Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from October 2020 to January 2023, Kyle Dickerson managed career development and performance evaluations for approximately 17 group members. His role involved overseeing team dynamics and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.