Stephen Dickey
About Stephen Dickey
Stephen Dickey is a System Architect at Flock Safety in Atlanta, Georgia, with extensive experience in embedded systems and Linux kernel development.
Company
Stephen Dickey currently works at Flock Safety as a System Architect. Flock Safety, based in Atlanta, Georgia, focuses on security through technology, providing solutions to improve community safety. With his extensive expertise in software engineering, particularly embedded systems and Linux kernels, Stephen significantly contributes to the company's technological advancements.
Title
Stephen Dickey holds the position of System Architect at Flock Safety. His role involves designing, developing, and overseeing systems to ensure they meet both functional and technical requirements.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Dickey earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University (1989-1993) and an M.S. in Computer Engineering from National Technological University (1997-2000). He specializes in C and Java coding, assembly language, and JTAG. Stephen has extensive experience with embedded Linux, real-time embedded systems, and small systems including PIC and Arm-M processors. He is proficient in Linux drivers, defect analysis, real-time operating systems, and various programming tools.
Career Background
Stephen Dickey has had a diverse career in software engineering. He worked as a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Qualcomm from 2021 to 2023 in San Diego, California, focusing on the Linux kernel. Previously, he was a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Capsule Technologies and a consultant specializing in embedded Linux. He also held multiple roles at Motorola Mobile Devices, including as a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff. His career spans over two decades, marked by significant contributions to various organizations.
Achievements
Stephen Dickey made significant contributions as a key developer of the Qualcomm Android Linux Kernel Scheduler for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 2, and 3 chipsets. He has extensive experience in debugging, development, and low-level hardware interfacing. Stephen has also worked intensively with LTE, GSM, and CDMA chipsets, as well as with Embedded Bluetooth Low Energy chipsets, showcasing his versatile expertise in embedded systems and communication technologies.