Kent Willis
About Kent Willis
Kent Willis is a Staff Software Engineer at Stack AV, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in software engineering and leadership roles across several companies, including Vecna Robotics and Stone Lantern Games.
Work at Stack AV
Kent Willis has been employed at Stack AV as a Staff Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at Zoox
Prior to his current position, Kent worked at Zoox as a Staff Software Engineer for a period of six months in 2023. His role involved software development in the automotive technology space, focusing on innovative solutions for autonomous vehicles.
Career at Vecna Robotics
Kent Willis held multiple positions at Vecna Robotics over several years. He served as VP of Cloud Software for four months in 2023, Director of Software from 2021 to 2022, and Chief Engineer and Product Architect for Enterprise Software from 2019 to 2020. His career at Vecna also included roles as DevOps Chief Engineer, Web Robotics Engineer, Software Engineer, and Technical Product Lead.
Leadership at Stone Lantern Games
From 2016 to 2022, Kent was the CEO and Lead Designer at Stone Lantern Games, where he oversaw game development and design. His leadership contributed to the growth and direction of the company during his six-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Kent Willis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, focusing on Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and technology development.