🎙️ We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin Grossnicklaus to Stir Trek 2026!
Kevin Grossnicklaus at Stir Trek 2026
President, ArchitectNow
About Kevin Grossnicklaus
Kevin started developing software in 1985 at the age of 10 when his new Apple IIgs booted to a command prompt and he didn’t know what else to do with it. He is now the president of a St. Louis, Missouri based development firm called ArchitectNow (www.architectnow.net). At ArchitectNow, Kevin and his team specialize in a wide variety of tools and technologies while delivering applications across a variety of cloud and mobile platforms. He is an avid Telecaster player, fly fisherman, home brewer, and gamer (including everything from retro arcade games, to board games, to role playing games). When not spending time on any of those hobbies he waits patiently for a second season of Firefly.
Session: Claude Code in Action: Transforming Custom Software Development with Agentic AI
1 May 2026 09:30 AM | Ghostbusters - Theatre 17 (20)
Track: Software Quality & Delivery
AI is no longer just a developer productivity boost — it’s becoming a core driver of how software is designed, built, and delivered. At the forefront of this shift is Claude Code from Anthropic, a powerful, agentic AI coding partner that’s redefining what’s possible in modern development.
In this session, we’ll cut through the hype and show decision-makers how Claude Code can directly accelerate delivery, improve quality, and unlock new capabilities in your custom software projects. We’ll explore:
Agentic development in action — how Claude Code plans, reasons, and collaborates with your team to produce production-ready code
Integration across leading IDEs and environments for seamless adoption
Real-world use cases where Claude delivers transformational ROI — from rapid prototyping to complex refactoring and ongoing maintenance
Pricing models and considerations for scaling across teams
How we at ArchitectNow incorporate Claude into our own development process to deliver faster and smarter
Through illustrated real-world scenarios and concrete examples drawn from production projects, you’ll see why Claude Code stands apart — not just as another coding assistant, but as a strategic tool for driving efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage in custom software development.
Whether you’re a CTO, CEO, development manager, or project leader, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how Claude Code fits into your AI adoption strategy — and actionable steps to start realizing its benefits immediately.
Connect with Kevin
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvgros/
- Twitter/X: @kvgros
- Website: https://www.architectnow.net
- Blog: http://www.architectnow.net/blog
Join Us at Stir Trek 2026
Stir Trek 2026 takes place on May 1st, 2026 in Columbus, OH. Don’t miss Kevin’s session — grab your ticket before they’re gone!
🎟️ Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/stir-trek-2026-edition