Kennard Laviers

Kennard Laviers is an experienced full stack developer and data scientist at ASRC Federal since August 2022, focusing on budget analysis tools and automated reporting. Prior roles include serving as a senior software engineer at ALAKAINA, where Kennard worked on data mapping and OCR technologies, and as a senior principal software engineer at ASRC Federal, contributing to cyber defense initiatives for SPACE FORCE. Academic experience includes positions as an assistant professor of computer science at both Sul Ross State University and the United States Air Force, emphasizing research in artificial intelligence and game technology. Kennard co-founded Nerdicus Rex LLC, developing over 30 game applications, and held various leadership roles in the United States Air Force, overseeing software engineering and information security efforts. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Central Florida, an MS from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a BS from The University of Texas at El Paso.