Robert Kieffer
About Robert Kieffer
Robert Kieffer is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at major companies like Facebook and Google. He co-founded Tend.ai and has held various engineering positions over a career spanning several decades.
Current Role at CodePen
Robert Kieffer currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at CodePen, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in the Bend, Oregon area. In this role, Kieffer contributes to the development and enhancement of CodePen's platform, which is widely used by front-end developers to showcase and share their code.
Previous Experience at Tend.ai
Before joining CodePen, Kieffer co-founded Tend.ai, where he worked from 2016 to 2021. During his five years at Tend.ai, he played a significant role in developing solutions that leverage artificial intelligence for various applications. His experience in this startup environment contributed to his expertise in software engineering and product development.
Career Background in Software Engineering
Kieffer has an extensive background in software engineering, having held various positions at notable companies. He worked at Facebook as a Senior Software Engineer from 2010 to 2015, and prior to that, he was a founder at Zenbe, Inc from 2006 to 2010. His career also includes roles at Google, AOL, and Sun Microsystems, showcasing a diverse range of experiences in the tech industry.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Robert Kieffer studied at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. His education, completed between 1985 and 1989, provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in software development.
Mentorship Experience at FoundersPad
In addition to his engineering roles, Kieffer served as a mentor at FoundersPad for one year from 2012 to 2013. This experience allowed him to guide and support emerging entrepreneurs in the Bend, Oregon area, sharing his knowledge and insights gained from his extensive career in technology and startups.