Dustin Kester

Dustin Kester is a seasoned IT leader with extensive experience in software engineering and management. Currently serving as Director of Software Engineering at Paychex since 2013, Dustin oversees a portfolio generating over $200M in revenue and leads a team of over 200 engineers, utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure high-quality software delivery. Prior roles include Senior Software Engineering Manager, where Dustin successfully pioneered the adoption of Azure cloud technologies and established best practices for product development and incident management. Dustin's career spans various companies, including Windstream Communications and Paetec Communications, with a strong foundation in software engineering and quality assurance. Educated at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Dustin holds an Executive MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.