Thorsten Kuehnemund
About Thorsten Kuehnemund
Thorsten Kuehnemund is the Director of Engineering for Frontend and Backend at Koko Home, with a strong background in software architecture and development. He has previously held positions at Yahoo, Barnes & Noble, and other tech companies, contributing to notable projects such as Yahoo Live and NOOK Color.
Work at Koko Home
Thorsten Kuehnemund has served as the Director of Engineering for Frontend and Backend at Koko Home since 2020. In this role, he oversees the engineering teams responsible for developing and maintaining the company's software products. His leadership focuses on both frontend and backend technologies, ensuring a cohesive approach to software development. Koko Home is located in Palo Alto, California, where Kuehnemund has contributed to the growth and innovation of the company's engineering capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Thorsten Kuehnemund studied at Hochschule Heilbronn, where he earned a Diplom-informatiker, equivalent to a Master of Science in Computer Science, from 2002 to 2007. His education provided a strong foundation in computer software engineering. Kuehnemund possesses extensive experience in full stack architecture and development, which includes expertise in both client and server code, as well as UX and UI design.
Background
Before joining Koko Home, Thorsten Kuehnemund held various engineering roles at notable companies. He worked at Yahoo as a Principal Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016, contributing to high-profile consumer products such as Yahoo Live and Yahoo Screen. His career also includes positions at EVNTLIVE, Barnes & Noble, and BOSCH Research and Technology Center, where he gained diverse experience in software architecture and development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thorsten Kuehnemund has played a key role in the development of significant consumer products. Notably, he contributed to the NOOK Color at Barnes & Noble, showcasing his skills in software architecture. His work on various projects has demonstrated his ability to integrate frontend and backend technologies effectively, leading to successful product launches and enhancements.