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Focused People

We're an empathetic, collaborative team of continuous learners.

Austin

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

Austyn

Software Engineering Manager

Austyn

Software Engineering Manager

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

Parker

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!

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Katy

Software Engineer

Katy

Software Engineer

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

Candice

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

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

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

David

Software Engineer

David

Software Engineer

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

Ryan

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

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

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

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

Emily

Engineering Manager

Emily

Engineering Manager

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

Glen

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

Peter

Engineering Manager

Peter

Engineering Manager

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

Shahed

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

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

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

Kate

Software Engineer

Kate

Software Engineer

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

Rachel

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

Zamora

Software Engineer

Zamora

Software Engineer

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

Travis

Travis

Engineering Manager

Travis

Engineering Manager

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

Riley

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 F

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

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

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

MikeSteich

Software Engineer

MikeSteich

Software Engineer

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

Mohammed

Mohammed

Software Engineer

Mohammed

Software Engineer

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

Abraham

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

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

Chris

Software Engineer

Chris

Software Engineer

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

Kaylynn

Kaylynn

Software Engineer

Kaylynn

Software Engineer

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

Ashley

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

Hannah

Software Engineer

Hannah

Software Engineer

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reginald

Software Engineer

Reginald

Software Engineer

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

Rowan

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

ty

Software Engineer

ty

Software Engineer

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

Lexie

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.

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About About

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.

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.

Extreme programming, user-centered design, lean product — Focused Labs has the attributes of development I try to imbue in my teams.

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