Austin Im

Hello, it's nice to meet you.

The first thing you should know about me is that I love life; the good, the bad. It's all an amazing journey and we get one shot at it.

I'm passionate, extremely versatile, and I deeply value the importance of effort. I studied medical sciences, I've been a teacher, an event manager, started my own record label, and worked in finance for the past couple of years. And after years of searching, I can say confidently, "software development is home for me." My unique background allows me to make sound judgements from various perspectives to create holistic programs with the end user in mind. I pride myself on my ability to discern under pressure and to adapt to any given situation.

I'm pursuing a career where I can help others by creating products that provide real, economic value. As a software developer, I'm able to use my entire skillset to exponentially increase my impact and create value.

Outside of Work

Honestly, I'm a simple man and I enjoy the simple things in life; a good book, a cold beer, and friends and family.

Here are a few quotes that so eloquently speak what I otherwise could not:

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” - André Gide

“When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” - C.S. Lewis

“It is easier to find men who are willing to die, then to find those who are ready to endure pain with patience.” - Julius Caesar

"Success is not to be measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one has overcome." - Booker T. Washington

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - A. A. Milne

“May the flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary.” - Xan Oku

Travelling

I love going on roadtrips, and backpacking almost whenever I can. I prefer low budget trips and doing as the locals do.

My most memorable experience so far was in Vietnam when I biked over 750km from Da Nang to Hanoi by myself over the span of a week.

Where I've Been: Cambodia, Ghana, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam

Listening

There's just something about music that pierces the soul in a way that nothing else can.

A couple years ago, I created a record label called 'Ology', which means 'The Study Of'. It represents the idea of always seeking the truth. You can check our artist, Jen Moon, and her music below!

Favourite Artists: John Mayer, Jen Moon

Watching

Movies, and stories in general, have always had a impact on me. I've actually had the opportunity to produce a film back in 2019 called Table for Three.

Favourite Movies: Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Parasite, So Long My Son

Reading

I love reading autobiographies because it gives insight into some of the greatest minds that have ever lived.

Favourite Books: The Slight Edge, When I Stop Talking You'll Know I'm Dead

Thanks for dropping by! If you're interested in connecting you can send me a message on LinkedIn or imaustinim@gmail.com.

Best,
Austin Im