Robert F. Dickerson

Principal Data Scientist | Observability Engineering

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Machine Learning Engineer based in Austin, TX, with over a decade of experience in machine learning and AI. I’ve led impactful projects at industry giants like AWS and forward-thinking health tech companies, tackling everything from recommendation systems and personalization algorithms to predictive modeling. Currently, I’m focused on using AI to discover service disruptions early and improve time to remediation—helping teams respond faster and smarter to incidents through intelligent automation and data-driven insights. My journey from academia to industry has equipped me with a unique lens to bridge theoretical foundations with real-world applications. I’m passionate about mentoring the next generation of data scientists and solving problems that have measurable impact. When I’m not deep in code or data, you’ll find me paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake or exploring Austin’s trails. Always open to connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone curious about the transformative potential of data.

Experience

  • Principal Data Scientist at CVS Health
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Observability and monitoring, forecasting, anomaly detection, agentic systems

  • Applied Scientist III at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    Nov 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr

  • Staff Applied Scientist at BABYLON HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Patient monitoring and risk models, AI Platform

  • Senior Staff Machine Learning Scientist at Visa
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 · 8 mos

    High thoroughput and low latency transaction and fraud monitoring.

  • Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Expedia Group
    Jul 2017 - Nov 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    AI Platform and Vacation rental recommendations