About Me: Tim Austin

Me!

HOW I APPROACH PROBLEMS

Why does this matter to us?
How do we identify and solve the real business need, and not just a technical one?
What happens if you're not available?
How do we share knowledge across the team, and not just build dependencies?
Do we have the right people at the table?
Have we identified and involved the right domain experts to guide the solution?
Will this actually fix the issue long-term?
Are we addressing the root cause, or just the symptom?
How does this affect the rest of the team or other priorities?
Are there blind spots or values in conflict?

my education

I have two bachelor of science degrees: one in computer science, one in nursing. I enjoy problem solving in all aspects of life.

my work

Currently working at Actual — solving interesting problems with talented and interesting people.

my tech stack

I regularly use:

  • bash
  • javascript/typescript
  • ruby
  • python
  • php
  • html/css
  • elixir
  • docker
  • mysql/pg

i like to hack on

  • exercism.org
  • prolog
  • macos/linux

in my spare time

  • reading
  • podcasts
  • soccer
  • hiking
  • skiing