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 Engineer
Austyn
Software Engineer
Austyn enjoys programming, reading, knitting and spending time with her family.
Parker
Software Engineer
Parker
Software Engineer
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
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.
Cece
Software Engineer
Cece
Software Engineer
Cece loves chilling with her cats, trying out new recipes, gardening, and writing code on patios.
David
Software Engineer
David
Software Engineer
David like to break dogma, try new things, travel, and be outside.
Mathew
Software Engineer
Mathew
Software Engineer
If you have ever bought a Groupon, used the Heroku CLI, or used Brave then you've probably used his code.
Ryan
Software Engineer
Ryan
Software Engineer
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.
Max
Product Manager
Max
Product Manager
Max is curious about others, passionate about what he does. He loves soccer, food & traveling the world.
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.
Andy
Vice President of Sales
Andy
Vice President of Sales
Claudia
Product Manager
Claudia
Product Manager
Claudia is a user-focused product manager with a keen interest in data-driven processes. She loves music, baking (pizza, especially!), roller skating, and doing crossword puzzles.
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
Software Engineer
Emily
Software Engineer
Emily loves experimental farming & permaculture, foraging, leatherwork, watercolors, and messing with microcontrollers.
Noa
Software Engineer
Noa
Software Engineer
Noa is a developer, teacher, podcaster, and Dungeon Master of the highest degree. In her spare time she goes for walks by the lake, does yoga, and bakes more bread than she can eat.
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.
Linden
Software Engineer
Linden
Software Engineer
Linden has a passion for discovering and diving into new music, and stepping into unfamiliar zones, be it media or tech!
Technology consultants with Focus
Our three-part approach focuses on the problem, so we can deliver what you need in any stack or platform.
Build
We’ll get curious about the problem and work with you to find the best practical solution. We know the pain of software that never launches.
Deploy
We continuously deliver software and collect data. The results we produce earn your team’s trust and prove the value of our approach.
Learn
We build the solutions you need now and the DevOps culture to keep your team delivering best-in-class technology.