
Focused Values
Our values as technology consultants go far beyond the software. We want to be great people to work with first, who just happen to be exceptional at building products.


Love your Craft
We’re passionate about being the best at what we do, down to every detail.


Listen First
We listen, collaborate and iterate closely with our clients and each other.


Learn Why
We keep asking questions, to continuously learn and continuously improve.
Focused People
We're an empathetic, collaborative team of continuous learners.

Austin
CEO and Co-Founder
Austin
CEO and Co-Founder
Austin loves writing code, his dog, talking about architecture, making whiskey, smoking brisket, and being outside.

Austyn
Software Engineering Manager
Austyn
Software Engineering Manager
Austyn enjoys programming, reading, knitting and spending time with her family.

Parker
Engineering Manager
Parker
Engineering Manager
Parker loves cooking, reading, and Spartan races - he ran his first Beast in 2019 and aims to run a Trifecta in 2021!

Katy
Software Engineer
Katy
Software Engineer
Tiny human developer who likes plants, insects, sewing, and reading.

Candice
Director of Product & Design
Candice
Director of Product & Design
Candice loves concocting edible creations, embarking on international adventures, being active and spending time with family.

Luke
Chief Programmer & Co-Founder
Luke
Chief Programmer & Co-Founder
Luke loves being surrounded by folks who challenge him and make him better. From programming to competitive foosball, to woodworking, he has always learned and improved the most when surrounded by others who share that passion. At Focused, he is thrilled to be surrounded by folks who share those values.

Erin
Software Engineer
Erin
Software Engineer
Erin is an avid maker - whether it's software, art, craft or food. She also enjoys live music and running.

David
Software Engineer
David
Software Engineer
David likes to break dogma, try new things, travel, and be outside.

Ryan
Delivery Lead
Ryan
Delivery Lead
Ryan is a versatile consultant who aspires to be the ultimate multitool - in and out of the office.

Sarah
Product Manager
Sarah
Product Manager
Sarah loves dogs, playing outdoors, building cool stuff and - thanks to the pandemic - has leveled up her cooking game.

JT
Head of People & Operations
JT
Head of People & Operations
A passionate people person with an affinity for creating high functioning teams, streamlined processes and a fun working environment. JT loves making wine, e-scooting around Chicago and swimming in fresh water lakes in the midwest all summer long.

Katy
Director of Talent
Katy
Director of Talent
Katy is an avid reader of non-fiction who enjoys cooking and baking new recipes in her free time.

Emily
Engineering Manager
Emily
Engineering Manager
Emily loves experimental farming & permaculture, foraging, leatherwork, watercolors, and messing with microcontrollers.

Glen
Software Engineer
Glen
Software Engineer
Glen enjoys writing code professionally and as a hobby, playing both video and board games, reading fiction books, and learning.

Peter
Engineering Manager
Peter
Engineering Manager
Peter loves playing and studying backgammon. He also enjoys bike rides, good beer and trying new foods.

Shahed
Design Manager
Shahed
Design Manager
Shahed loves designing and playing puzzles and board/video games. He also enjoys trying to break his workout PRs.

Karlie
Product Designer
Karlie
Product Designer
Karlie loves sports, she played basketball and lacrosse at Ohio State. Now she snowboards, surfs, and plays with her dogs.

Shavina
Software Engineer
Shavina
Software Engineer
Shavina enjoys trying new restaurants, playing video and board games, and solving puzzles (for fun and for work).

Kate
Software Engineer
Kate
Software Engineer
Kate loves woodworking, crossword puzzles, rehabbing old furniture and spoiling her cat, Mr. Ashley.

Rachel
Facilities & Operations Manager
Rachel
Facilities & Operations Manager
Rachel can usually be found hanging out with her pets and her partner doing crafts, camping, or reading.

Zamora
Software Engineer
Zamora
Software Engineer
Zamora is often in a super position of hiking and programming that has yet to be resolved.

Travis
Engineering Manager
Travis
Engineering Manager
Travis enjoys reading, drawing, cooking, video games, and concerts.

Riley
Director of Delivery
Riley
Director of Delivery
Riley is fascinated by people. She loves listening to podcasts about why people do things. Her hobbies include: knitting, getting educated about wine, weight lifting, long walks in her local preserve, and playing with kids.

Vince
Software Engineer
Vince
Software Engineer
Passionate about writing high quality code, pursuing mastery as a software engineer, and experiencing excellently crafted video games.

Jordan
Software Engineer
Jordan
Software Engineer
Jordan loves music, traveling, baseball and old electronics. You can usually find him playing guitar, learning about tube amplifiers or cheering on the White Sox.

Garrett
Software Engineer
Garrett
Software Engineer
Garrett loves all things triathlon and the outdoors. He also enjoys his occasional fantasy book and watching anime.

MikeSteich
Software Engineer
MikeSteich
Software Engineer
Mikesteich enjoys coding, meaningful conversation, playing bass in honky tonks, brewing coffee and riding bikes.

Mohammed
Software Engineer
Mohammed
Software Engineer
Mohammed loves playing sports, watching food vlogs, and fantasy football.

Abraham
Software Engineer
Abraham
Software Engineer
I love riding my bike all around Chicago during good weather. I also enjoy making music, typically instrumental hip hop or lo-fi.

Jenny
Account Executive
Jenny
Account Executive
Jenny can often be found crafting Magna-Tiles® masterpieces with her son (pairing of course). She enjoys exploring new parks and playgrounds with her family.

Chris
Software Engineer
Chris
Software Engineer
Chris enjoys writing & playing music, moving to different parts of the country, and Rubiks cubes.

Kaylynn
Software Engineer
Kaylynn
Software Engineer
Kaylynn loves soft blankets, spicy food, and trying new things!

Ashley
Product Manager
Ashley
Product Manager
Ashley collects plants, books, office supplies, and cats and loves road tripping + camping across the country every summer with her family.

Hannah
Software Engineer
Hannah
Software Engineer
Hannah is a bookworm and plant lover. She spends her free time climbing, crosswording, and cross-stitching.

Calvin
Product Manager
Calvin
Product Manager
Calvin loves to explore the world from his kitchen, visit another in a book, or hop on a plane and see more of this one.

Annie
Product Designer
Annie
Product Designer
Annie loves traveling and live music. Outside of work, she is usually out of town attending a concert.

Luke P
Software Engineer
Luke P
Software Engineer
Luke loves creating software and music. He enjoys performing with his band, training brazilian jiu jitsu, and running.

Pamela
Software Engineer
Pamela
Software Engineer
Pamela enjoys making art, reading about how things work, hiking, camping, exploring new places, and playing games with friends.

Vince G
Product Manager
Vince G
Product Manager
Vince is a positive centric Product Manager who loves health and fitness, family and friends, and thinking about crazy ideas. As a proud husky dad, he spends his free time with his wife and dog enjoying the beauty of Colorado.

Sarah K
Software Engineer
Sarah K
Software Engineer
Sarah loves to travel and explore different cultures around world. She also hikes and enjoys concerts at Red Rocks.

John
Product Designer
John
Product Designer
John enjoys checking out new music, a good Netflix binge, and doodling constantly in the margins of his notebooks.

Reginald
Software Engineer
Reginald
Software Engineer
Reginald loves problem solving, crafting, and animals. He also enjoys baking, reading, and being a lifelong learner.

Rowan
DevOps Engineer
Rowan
DevOps Engineer
Rowan likes RPGs, learning science, and inventing languages for fun. He lives in San Francisco with his cat Gracie.

ty
Software Engineer
ty
Software Engineer
likes lowercase letters, makes games that aim to dismantle hierarchy & (designer) authority, and strives to play well

Lexie
Software Engineer
Lexie
Software Engineer
Lexie loves challenging herself to take on new hobbies, including rock climbing, refinishing furniture and mountain biking. She also loves her plant babies, skiing in the Rocky Mountains and hanging out with her cat Bodhi.



Technology consultants with Focus
Our three-part approach focuses on the problem, so we can deliver what you need in any stack or platform.
We wanted fast help to get the work done, but also to embed the culture and ways of working that we want to be our target state.
Opal Perry
Global CIO at Hertz
You want to be friends with the Focused Labs team, not just because they're cool, but because they are hitting all their goals. They deliver what they say they will.
Caitlyn Fagan
COO at Inner Matrix Systems
Extreme programming, user-centered design, lean product — Focused Labs has the attributes of development I try to imbue in my teams.
Troy Anderson
Chief Product & Information Officer at Aperture
