Stephen Dickson is an experienced engineering professional specializing in embedded software and firmware development. Currently serving as a Design Engineer at East West Manufacturing since November 2023, Stephen focuses on building portable, maintainable code for battery management systems, specifically targeting STM32U5. Previous roles include Embedded Firmware Engineer at BETA TECHNOLOGIES, where Stephen contributed to battery management systems and software certification for FAA standards, and Software Developer at Duke Energy Corporation, where tasks included developing Golang solutions for embedded systems and custom cellular-connected applications. At MedShift, Stephen designed custom device solutions and communication protocols, and during an academic tenure as Graduate Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University, Stephen supported electrical and computer engineering education. Stephen holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from Appalachian State University.