Kevin Funk: Software Platform Architect

Welcome

Hi, my name is Kevin Funk. I'm the Technical Lead of the DevOps Platform at Miltenyi Biotec, where I help build and scale the engineering platform that enables software development across the organization. My current work increasingly focuses on Generative AI, developer productivity, platform engineering, and the integration of LLM-powered tooling into software engineering workflows.

Previously, I worked as a Software Engineer at the renowned consultancy KDAB, specializing in Qt, C++, and 3D/OpenGL technologies. Over the years, I've developed deep expertise in modern C++, the Qt ecosystem, software architecture, and developer tooling.

I started programming in the early 2000s—my first project was a surprisingly capable mIRC bot—and have been passionate about software engineering ever since. Today, I'm particularly interested in the intersection of AI-assisted software development, DevOps, and high-quality engineering practices, exploring how Generative AI can augment developer workflows while maintaining reliability and maintainability.

As an active member of the KDE community, I regularly contribute to open-source projects including the Qt framework, KDE Frameworks, KDevelop, GammaRay, and various other developer tools and infrastructure projects.

On this page, I write about Generative AI, software engineering, DevOps, and the Qt/KDE ecosystem. I enjoy sharing practical insights on building developer platforms, integrating AI into engineering workflows, and designing robust, maintainable software systems.

I also provide consulting services in software architecture, DevOps, Qt/C++, and AI-powered developer tooling.