Kiley Hykawy
About Kiley Hykawy
Kiley Hykawy is a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in software development and team leadership. He has held significant roles at SMART Technologies, Stagehand, and Nureva Inc., contributing to various projects and improving agile practices in development teams.
Work at Nureva
Kiley Hykawy has been serving as a Senior Software Developer at Nureva Inc. since 2021. In this role, Hykawy contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions, leveraging extensive experience in software engineering. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that meet user needs.
Current Role at Stagehand
Since 2016, Kiley Hykawy has held the position of Co-Founder and CTO at Stagehand. In this capacity, Hykawy plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's technology strategy and overseeing software development initiatives. The role emphasizes leadership in a startup environment, focusing on innovation and product development.
Previous Experience at SMART Technologies
Kiley Hykawy worked at SMART Technologies from 2007 to 2015 as a Software Development Manager in Appliance Computing. Hykawy led the development of the Android-based system for SMART's interactive display line, known as SMART kapp IQ, and served as the overall system architect. The role involved managing third-party vendors and enhancing agile practices within development teams.
Education and Expertise
Kiley Hykawy earned a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta, completing the program from 1991 to 1996. This educational background provided a foundation in software development and engineering principles, which Hykawy has applied throughout a career spanning over two decades in various software development roles.
Background in IT Development
Prior to joining SMART Technologies, Kiley Hykawy worked at Cognera as IT Development Team Lead/Project Lead from 2006 to 2007. Hykawy also spent ten years at Beta Systems Software AG as a Senior Software Developer from 1996 to 2006. These roles contributed to a strong background in managing development teams and implementing best practices in software engineering.