Kevin Bates
About Kevin Bates
Kevin Bates is a Principal Engineer with extensive experience in enterprise software and cloud computing. He has worked at notable companies including IBM and Veritone, and holds a BS in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara.
Work at Veritone
Kevin Bates has been serving as a Principal Engineer at Veritone since 2023. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in enterprise software to enhance the company's technological capabilities. Bates works remotely, contributing to the development and support of innovative solutions that align with Veritone's focus on artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Previous Experience at IBM
Bates has a significant tenure at IBM, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2006 to 2016 and again from 2016 to 2023. During his time in the Center for Open Source Data & AI Technology in San Francisco, he gained valuable insights into enterprise software and contributed to various projects focused on data and AI technologies.
Career Background
Kevin Bates has a diverse career in engineering, beginning with his role at Unisys as an Engineer from 1986 to 1989. He later served as Chief Engineer at FieldCentrix from 1999 to 2004 in Irvine, California. His career reflects a consistent focus on software engineering and infrastructure design across various organizations.
Education and Expertise
Bates earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has equipped him with expertise in designing server infrastructures and supporting the evolution of Content Management and Data Analytics, as well as a strong understanding of cloud computing.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Kevin Bates possesses rich experiences in enterprise software, particularly within highly distributed environments. His technical skills include designing server infrastructures that support data analytics and content management systems. He has a strong focus on the convergence to cloud computing, reflecting current trends in technology.