Summary
Anthony Dickson is a Product Development Engineer and backend developer with nine years of hands-on software experience, now applying a PhD in Computer Vision and Deep Learning from the University of Otago to healthcare product engineering. His programming journey began with creating his own games 15 years ago, evolving into hobby and research projects spanning embedded systems, web apps, and learning algorithms. Based in Auckland, he combines rigorous academic research with practical production work at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, translating models and vision systems into reliable backend services. He also studied Japanese language and literature at Keio University, a detail that highlights a broader cultural and linguistic curiosity informing his collaborative style. Known for bridging experimental research and product delivery, he’s comfortable moving systems from prototypes to regulated healthcare environments.
9 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of Otago
Japanese Language and Literature, Japanese Language and Literature at Keio University