Stephen Gutekanst
About Stephen Gutekanst
Stephen Gutekanst is a Principal Engineer in the Office of the CTO at Sourcegraph, specializing in experimentation. He has extensive experience in software engineering, user-centric solutions, and open-source development, with a strong focus on improving team processes and knowledge sharing.
Current Role at Sourcegraph
Stephen Gutekanst currently serves as Principal Engineer in the Office of the CTO, focusing on Experimentation at Sourcegraph. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, he emphasizes user-centric solutions and rapid iteration to enhance product development and experimentation processes.
Previous Experience at Sourcegraph
Gutekanst has an extensive history at Sourcegraph, where he worked in various capacities from 2015 to 2022. His roles included Software Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Sr. Distribution Engineer, and Sr. Principal Engineer. He contributed to experimental products and cloud growth initiatives, working directly with enterprise customers to address technical challenges.
Background in Open Source Development
Before joining Sourcegraph, Gutekanst dedicated three years to developing an open-source game engine using the Go programming language. This experience highlights his commitment to open-source projects and his ability to work on complex software development tasks.
Education and Technical Expertise
Gutekanst is largely self-taught, supplemented by studies in General Studies at GCC AZ. He possesses expertise in a variety of technologies, including Zig, Rust, TypeScript/JavaScript, PostgreSQL/SQL, and Kubernetes. His diverse skill set supports his roles in engineering and experimentation.
Focus on Knowledge Sharing and Team Development
Throughout his career, Gutekanst has prioritized improving knowledge sharing and development processes within teams. He is recognized for transforming general meetings into productive sessions that yield concrete actions and outcomes, fostering a collaborative work environment.