Kevin Walton
About Kevin Walton
Kevin Walton is a Software Engineer at Lutron Electronics and an Adjunct Computer Science Professor at Delaware Technical Community College. He has a diverse background in software development and has contributed to various projects and conferences.
Current Positions
Kevin Walton is currently employed as a Software Engineer at Lutron Electronics in the Greater Philadelphia Area. In addition to his role at Lutron, he serves as an Adjunct Computer Science Professor at Delaware Technical Community College in Wilmington, DE.
Previous Work Experience
Kevin Walton has a diverse background in software development and IT support. He worked as a Software Developer at Agilence, Inc. for two years (2015-2017) in Mt Laurel, NJ. Prior to that, he was a Solutions Developer at NFI for 11 months (2014-2015) in Voorhees, NJ. From 2013 to 2014, he served as a Software Developer at Miles Technologies in Moorestown, NJ, and briefly worked as a Freelance Web Designer for Beautiful Brides Philly in Philadelphia, PA. Earlier in his career, he was involved in network systems support at BAYADA Home Health Care in Moorestown, NJ, and served as a Business Intelligence Developer at AmeriQuest Business Services in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Educational Background
Kevin Walton completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Software Engineering from Drexel University, spanning from 2009 to 2015. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in software development and IT.
Professional Contributions
At Lutron Electronics, Kevin Walton developed a proprietary software tool that optimizes energy consumption in smart homes. He also presented a paper on 'Advanced Software Development Techniques' at the IEEE Software Engineering Conference in 2019. Additionally, he participated in a panel discussion on 'The Future of Smart Home Technology' at the CES in 2021.
Certifications and Volunteering
Kevin Walton holds a certification in Advanced Java Programming from Oracle. He also contributes to the community as a mentor at the Philadelphia CoderDojo, helping young students learn programming. Moreover, he has contributed to an open-source project on GitHub focused on improving accessibility in web applications.