Rio Kierkels

Head Of Platform Engineering at Tribe AI

Rio Kierkels is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in platform engineering, DevOps, and visual effects. Currently serving as the Head of Platform Engineering at Tribe AI since January 2025, Rio previously worked as a DevOps Consultant at Fullstaq and held various roles including DevOps Specialist and Senior Software Engineer at Cube. Notably, Rio contributed to The Ambassadors VFX as a Site Reliability Engineer and Developer. A freelance visual effects artist, Rio also has a background in IT consulting and all-around employee roles in the entertainment industry. Educated with an MSc in Security and Network Engineering from the University of Amsterdam and an HBO in Audio Visual from Willem de Kooning, Rio combines technical expertise with creative skills.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Tribe AI

Tribe AI is an advanced engineering firm operating at the intersection of research, strategy and cutting edge technology.