Summary
Coen Stevens is a seasoned software engineer and engineering leader with 15+ years of experience building AI/ML systems and hands-on CTO-level leadership (YC alum). He is currently driving the development of an AI coding agent for VS Code at Kilo Code, blending Cline/Roo-inspired capabilities with his own innovations. As a former fractional/interim CTO and chief architect, he has steered data platforms and AI initiatives across consulting and product teams, delivering scalable, data-driven solutions. His career spans roles at BeatleTech, Rekall, EvidenceHunt, ARAG, E-Flux, SkinVision and more, combining data engineering, ML, and full-stack development across on-prem and cloud environments. Based in Amsterdam, he brings a rare mix of strategic vision, deep technical depth, and an academic foundation spanning computer science and knowledge-based systems.
12 years of coding experience