About Owen

Human-centered engineer, lifelong learner, builder of resilient systems.

I craft performant, accessible experiences by blending systems-level thinking with close collaboration. My favourite work happens where product, engineering, and design overlap—and where teams rally around users to ship delightful outcomes.

Based in
Waterloo, Canada
Preferred cadence
Idea ✦ Prototype ✦ Ship
Currently focused on
Developer platforms & DX

Designing with empathy, engineering with intent

I've worked across greenfield R&D, production systems, and developer tooling initiatives. No matter the scope, I centre the process around clarity, iteration, and ownership—because the teams closest to the problem should be empowered to solve it.

My toolkit spans frontend craft, backend architecture, and platform engineering. I enjoy the messy middle of product development: aligning stakeholders, charting clear paths forward, and leaving teams with stronger foundations than they started with.

Outside the code editor

I recharge through music production, hiking, and exploring game design. Creative outlets sharpen my eye for detail and keep me curious about how people interact with technology.

✦ Championing accessibility-first interfaces
✦ Facilitating workshops & pairing sessions
✦ Experimenting with creative coding & AI tooling

Let's build something purposeful together.

Whether it's crafting a cohesive design system, taking an idea from zero to one, or levelling up an engineering team, I'm excited to collaborate with people who care deeply about their craft.