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# Kevin
Solution Engineer at Apryse focused on the balance between open-source and proprietary ecosystems.

## About

Kevin Willems works as a Solution Engineer at Apryse. He focuses on the practical realities of software ecosystems, specifically examining how commercial and open-source models work together and influence modern development.

He tackles the hard questions around software quality, security, and sustainability. In his recent conference sessions, Kevin explores whether open-source and proprietary software are fundamentally at odds, and how engineering teams can successfully blend both approaches to build better products.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2025 · July 9, 2025
Berlin, Germany
- [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? A Debate on Open-Source and Proprietary Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1585-kettle-and-pot-or-peas-in-a-pod-a-debate-on-open-source-and-proprietary-software) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? A Debate on Open-Source and Proprietary Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1585-kettle-and-pot-or-peas-in-a-pod-a-debate-on-open-source-and-proprietary-software) · Kevin, Roxana Crisan