Stefan Kotes

Stefan Kotes is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in developing and managing backend services and applications across various technology stacks. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Life360, Stefan previously held the position of Principal Server Engineer at Smule, where contributions included the development of an application server platform and an API framework for a global traffic dispatcher. Stefan's earlier roles included leadership as a Principal Software Engineer at Axway, with a focus on digital certificate validation products, and Tumbleweed Communications, where design and development of core products were paramount. Additional experience includes a tenure at Valicert developing security toolkits and at SYSIN SpA in Italy, designing modules for high voltage systems. Stefan earned a Master's degree in Technical Cybernetics and Computer Science from Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave.