Kiva Lader
About Kiva Lader
Kiva Lader serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Scientific Games, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having previously held various roles at NCR Corporation and Scientific Games, and has a background in leadership training.
Current Role at Scientific Games
Kiva Lader serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Scientific Games, a position held since 2019. In this role, Lader is responsible for overseeing the engineering teams, focusing on financial performance and resource utilization metrics. Lader frequently leads efforts in responding to lottery RFPs, providing software costing estimations, and assisting with product descriptions. This leadership position involves managing technical debt and guiding field product development for central gaming software.
Previous Experience at Scientific Games
Prior to the current role, Kiva Lader held several positions at Scientific Games. From 2016 to 2018, Lader worked as a Software Development Manager, followed by a role as Senior Manager of Software Development from 2018 to 2019. In these positions, Lader contributed to software development processes and team management, enhancing the company's software solutions.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Kiva Lader has extensive experience in software engineering, beginning with a role as a Software Developer at Vista Software from 2000 to 2002. Lader then worked at NCR Corporation as a Software Engineer for 12 years, from 2003 to 2015, before transitioning to Scientific Games. Lader's career reflects a strong foundation in software development and engineering management.
Education and Leadership Training
Kiva Lader studied Executive Leadership at Craven Leadership, completing a Certificate of Completion in 2020 after an 11-month program. Lader also has a background in education from Mount Vernon High School and possesses equivalent experience in the field, contributing to a well-rounded professional profile.
Military Service
Before entering the technology sector, Kiva Lader served in the U.S. Navy as an Aircraft and Engine Accountant from 1983 to 1986. This experience provided foundational skills in accountability and resource management, which have been beneficial in subsequent engineering roles.