John Dickinson

John Dickinson is a seasoned professional with a strong background in software development. With a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Baylor University, John has made significant contributions to various organizations and projects. Notably, he was a key figure in the OpenStack Swift object storage project, where he served as a project's original author and community team lead. His expertise in delivering high-quality software at massive scales is evident through his roles as Principal Systems Software Engineer at NVIDIA and Director Of Engineering at SwiftStack Inc. John's leadership skills have been honed through his engagements as a former Director of Technology at SwiftStack Inc., Storage Committee Chair at Open Compute Foundation, and Project Technical Lead for Swift at OpenStack. His career journey includes positions such as Developer III at Rackspace Hosting and Programmer, Senior Associate at Texas Life Insurance Company. John's passion lies in developing software that pushes boundaries and unlocks new possibilities.