# hey, i'm austin
i build experiences, ship products from end-to-end, and move the needle on business goals through smart execution and continuous learning.
Cache Run: fly solo. dodge asteroids. collect coins.
play the game
## what i do
- - specialize in user experiences that convert
- - partner with designers or craft polished experiences directly in code
- - handle backend work when needed
- - understand user psychology and business needs
- - ship autonomously or lead technical direction
## work
currently leveraging AI to work across the full product stack: from the user experience and backend, to data analytics and market research.
2018-present: saw the arc from CryptoKitties breaking Ethereum to the 2021 NFT boom ($1B+ trading volume), built NBA Top Shot as a frontend lead, launched NFL ALL DAY, and more recently focused on new user growth.
before: software engineer partnering with design agencies for client-facing work and consulting as an engineer embedded directly into teams.
in the mix: also been a yoga teacher, co-founded an events space, and a walking companion app, started a chocolate company, and more.
## experiments
- - Cache Run: exploring game dev with AI… dodge asteroids, collect coins, and fly solo through the cache with no backup.
- - more later
## links
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