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Oliver Gilan

Oliver Gilan

Founder at Mesa, ex-Microsoft Software Engineer, passionate about developer tools and software quality

San Francisco, California
Joined January 2025

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Oliver Gilan is a serial entrepreneur and software engineer with experience at major tech companies like Microsoft and in the startup ecosystem. He co-founded Mesa, an AI-powered developer tooling company, and previously contributed to other startups like Antimetal and Census, demonstrating a strong drive for innovation and building solutions in the software industry. southparkcommons+1
He is deeply passionate about addressing the 'Software Crisis' and improving developer experience, focusing on enhancing software quality and development velocity. His work at Mesa reflects this commitment, aiming to automate tedious processes like code review and maintenance. southparkcommons+2
Oliver is a thoughtful writer and critical thinker on topics related to software engineering, business, and technology trends. His blog explores subjects like the limitations of no-code platforms and the evolving leverage of tech, providing insights into his engineering philosophy. olivergilan+1
Beyond his professional pursuits, Oliver is interested in personal health optimization and the challenging societal problem of creating artificial organs, showcasing a broader curiosity for complex scientific and biological issues. olivergilan

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Jan 7, 2026