Owen Yamauchi

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he/him — name pronunciation Say “yama”. Then say “oochee”. Pretend it’s hyphenated: Yama-Uchi.

I’ve been a software engineer since 2009. I’ve worked in a wide range of areas, including full-stack development of web, mobile, and macOS desktop apps in a variety of domains. I’ve also done low-level systems work: a just-in-time compiler for PHP and Hack.

I’ve often been the go-to person for debugging tough issues or dealing with weird situations. This has led me to places like sitting on the floor in a mobile carrier’s data center to debug connectivity, or learning GSM modem commands to set up an obtuse 2FA arrangement.

I’m also a technical writer and lecturer. I explain concepts clearly and concisely, for both technical and non-technical audiences. I’ve authored a book about the Hack programming language.