We’re excited to share a candid perspective on AI-assisted coding from our Co-Founder and CTO, Ken Kocienda.
Ken is no ordinary programmer; his contributions have quietly shaped the modern digital experience. With 15 years at Apple, he helped bring to life products used by billions: from the original iPhone keyboard with its now-iconic autocorrect system to the foundational elements of Safari. He has spent his career perfecting software that “just works,” and in recent years, he brought that same ethos to AI and human-computer interaction as a senior leader at Humane.
In his most recent post, Ken shares how the integration of AI coding tools has profoundly transformed the way he writes software. Over the past year, he’s shifted to a workflow where AI assists with generating and editing code, freeing him to spend more time on creative problem-solving and architectural planning.
What stands out in Ken’s approach is his commitment to thoughtful, high-quality engineering—even with AI in the loop. He doesn’t chase novelty for its own sake. Instead, he prioritizes tools that deliver real productivity gains while preserving the responsibility, clarity, and craftsmanship that great software demands.
From using models like Claude in Cursor’s agent mode, to crafting structured product requirement docs in the team’s legendary “Asana.md” format, Ken has developed a repeatable and scalable pattern for integrating AI into daily engineering work. It’s not just about speed. It’s about using AI to stay in flow, test more ideas, and keep your cognitive energy focused at the highest levels of abstraction.
His insights speak directly to Infactory’s mission: making AI as reliable and intuitive as the consumer tools he’s spent his career refining. For teams thinking about adopting AI-powered development, Ken’s workflow offers a grounded blueprint—pragmatic, tested, and refreshingly no-nonsense.
Read Ken’s original blog post here and stay tuned for more insights from Ken and our tech team.