Hi, I'm Kilian Tscherny
I'm a Data & AI Engineer based in Copenhagen who loves solving complex problems in ambitious projects.
About me
I've taken an unconventional path into data & AI engineering. No STEM degree, no bootcamp. Everything I know, I've taught myself through relentless curiosity, saying yes to challenging projects, and collaboration with great people (plus, a lot of tinkering on the side). I believe the best way to learn is by building, breaking things, and figuring out how to fix them.
What sets me apart is my ability to bridge the gap between business and technology. I'm not just a technical person who writes code. I'm someone who listens, asks the right questions, and deeply understands what a business actually needs. I thrive on building relationships, communicating complex ideas simply, and translating real-world problems into solutions that deliver impact.
My Journey Highlights
Lead Data Engineer
Apr 2026 - Present
Heyra Continuing the same role after Pyne merged with Heyra in April 2026.
Lead Data & Analytics Engineer
Jun 2025 - Mar 2026
Pyne Crafting data & AI solutions for ambitious, forward-thinking clients across a wide range of industries. Pyne merged with Heyra in April 2026.
Lead Data Engineer
Nov 2024 - May 2025
Skatteguiden Built an entire data platform from scratch for Denmark's biggest personal finance app
Senior Analytics Engineer
Sep 2021 - Oct 2024
Pleo Data modelling & product analytics at one of Denmark's most successful and ambitious unicorn scaleups
Personal projects
NordPy
A terminal UI for browsing and exporting your Nordnet portfolio data, built with Python and Textual.
Spild Spotter
An AI-powered app that helps turn food waste into meal inspiration by finding clearance items at Danish supermarkets and generating tailored recipes.
Smiley Ratings
An interactive map visualising food safety inspection results across Denmark, built with data from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.
Tipscout
A statistics dashboard for tracking and analysing deals, pricing trends, voucher availability, and merchant performance data.
Past speaking events
Talks and meetups where I've shared my work on data, AI, and product engineering. I'm always happy to chat about my work and share my insights.
Spec-Driven Development for AI Agents, deeply integrated with Linear
April 2026
Claude Code for Developers Copenhagen · Pyne · Copenhagen
Co-presented with Hendrik Sippel on building deeply-integrated AI agent workflows with Linear, at the sold-out Anthropic-backed community meetup for 100+ developers.
Claude Code for Data Engineers
April 28, 2026
Pyne Training · SOHO · Copenhagen
Hands-on training for data & analytics engineers on integrating Claude Code into their day-to-day workflows, covering skills development, agent patterns, and GitHub Copilot integration in professional settings.
Building Reliable Data Foundations for Business Value
Nov 2025
Weld Community Event · Weld HQ · Copenhagen
Co-presented with Michael Skaarup Jørgensen on how Pyne combines Weld for ingestion, dbt for transformation, and AI agents to deliver self-service BI for clients.
Building a Strong Semantic Layer with dbt and Lightdash
Mar 2025
Copenhagen dbt Meetup vol. 6 · Pleo HQ · Copenhagen
Walked the Copenhagen dbt community through how Skatteguiden built a modern analytics stack with a strong semantic layer powered by dbt and Lightdash.
Product Success with Data Analytics
Mar 2023
Product Management Masterminds 001 · Precis Digital · Copenhagen
Talk on data-driven product management, sharing how product teams at Pleo used analytics to make better decisions and drive growth.
Where to find me
Feel free to connect with me, and check out my projects and articles.