Merel Theisen
Merel Theisen
Merel Theisen
QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey
Principal Software Engineer
Biography:

I am a Principal Software Engineer at QuantumBlack, where I am currently the tech lead of Kedro, an open-source project part of the Linux Foundation.

I have over eight years of experience in the software industry, with most of my career focused on backend product engineering.

I am passionate about building products that solve real user problems, and I care deeply about creating robust, well-tested software that follows good engineering principles.

I am also a strong advocate for open-source software, and I find working with the community to be both inspiring and energising.

Practical information
When: October 16th 2025
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Where: Supernova
(Jaarbeurs Utrecht)
Jaarbeursplein 6
3521 AL Utrecht
The Netherlands
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