Adam Kinney, LLC

I’m Adam Kinney, a software engineer with 25 years of experience and a background spanning large-scale engineering, developer relations, and product strategy. After a decade at Microsoft and Stripe—where I specialized in developer tools, docs platforms, and content systems—I now work independently as a fractional tech lead. I help startups and scaling product teams move faster and build smarter by providing both strategic guidance and hands-on execution across four key areas: AI Agent Integration – I help teams design and integrate AI agents that extend engineering workflows, support internal automation, or improve developer experience. My focus is always practical and tailored to real-world product environments. Technical Documentation & AEO – With deep experience in content architecture and docs tooling, I specialize in making documentation clear, maintainable, and AI-ready. I help teams improve content quality, migrate to modern platforms, and optimize for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) across search and LLMs. Developer Relations Strategy – I advise companies on building DevRel programs that connect engineering, product, and marketing. From content strategy to audience architecture, I focus on what drives real engagement and ecosystem growth. Stripe Systems Architecture – I design and implement scalable Stripe integrations, including Connect, Subscriptions, and usage-based billing flows. Whether you’re launching a new product or refactoring a fragile billing stack, I bring architectural clarity and clean implementation. Beyond consulting, I enjoy building UI/UX-driven tools, mentoring teams, and shipping work that’s both technically sound and thoughtfully designed. I partner best with teams who care about quality, creativity, and velocity.