Stephen Tiepel

Stephen Tiepel is a seasoned data and engineering leader with over 27 years of experience in building and scaling global teams. Currently serving as the Field CTO at Koantek, Stephen previously held the position of Senior Director of Data at Penn Foster, where they modernized data capabilities and implemented machine learning solutions. Throughout their career, Stephen has successfully led teams to develop innovative AI/ML platforms and data infrastructures, driving significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Their expertise extends to privacy compliance and the architecture of scalable data solutions, having played pivotal roles in organizations like Redaptive and Epsilon.