Ken Hester

Ken Hester is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and deep learning. As the Director of Solutions Architects at NVIDIA since April 2014, Ken has played a pivotal role in supporting the Energy sector by leading solution development in HPC environments utilizing NVIDIA's software and products. Prior to this position, Ken held various technical management roles at NVIDIA, including Solutions Architect Manager and Senior Solutions Architect, where contributions spanned AI, machine learning, and accelerated analytics. Ken's earlier career includes significant roles as Principal Architect at Bluware, Inc., Development Team Lead at Halliburton and Dell, and Software Engineer at Compaq, showcasing a robust trajectory in software design and team leadership. Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston.