Erik Allan Kincaid
About Erik Allan Kincaid
Erik Allan Kincaid is a Senior Hardware Implementation Engineer with a background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and fine arts. He has worked in various roles across the healthcare and technology sectors, contributing to the development of hardware infrastructure for autonomous shopping experiences.
Current Role at Standard AI
Erik Allan Kincaid serves as a Senior Hardware Implementation Engineer at Standard AI, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the development of hardware infrastructure that supports autonomous shopping experiences. Kincaid utilizes a variety of tools including Ansible, Git, Prometheus, Grafana, Docker, and Google Cloud to enhance hardware implementation projects. His expertise in remote administration is a key component of his work, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the hardware systems he oversees.
Previous Experience at Standard AI
Before his current role, Kincaid worked at Standard AI as a Hardware Implementation Engineer from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in this position, he contributed significantly to the company's hardware initiatives, focusing on the integration and optimization of systems that facilitate autonomous shopping. His experience at Standard AI laid the groundwork for his advancement to a senior position within the organization.
Educational Background
Kincaid holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis. He also studied Fine/Studio Arts with a focus on Portraiture at Target Fine Art. Additionally, he completed a program at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he studied Clinical Cellular Sciences and achieved Board Certification as a Cytotechnologist and Molecular Pathologist. This diverse educational background supports his multidisciplinary approach to hardware engineering.
Career History in Healthcare and Technology
Kincaid has a diverse career history that spans various roles in both healthcare and technology. He worked as a Cytotechnologist and in Molecular Cytopathology at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 2002 to 2006. Prior to that, he served as an Alternate Sub Supervisor and Plasma Technician III at Bayer from 1990 to 1992. His early career included a role as a Computer Graphic Artist at McKesson in 1995. This blend of experiences in healthcare and technology informs his current work in hardware implementation.