Charlton Austin
About Charlton Austin
Charlton Austin is a Principal Engineer at Kin Insurance in Chicago, Illinois, with a diverse background in software engineering and leadership roles across various companies. He has held positions at Helm, The Tuesday Company, CoreOS, and ThoughtWorks, and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance at Harvard Extension School.
Work at Kin Insurance
Charlton Austin has been serving as a Principal Engineer at Kin Insurance since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the company's engineering efforts, focusing on developing innovative solutions in the insurance sector. His position is based in Chicago, Illinois, where he works to enhance the company's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience at Helm
Before joining Kin Insurance, Charlton Austin worked at Helm in various capacities. He served as the Head of Cross Platform Infrastructure from 2020 to 2022, overseeing infrastructure projects for two years. Additionally, he worked as an Independent Consultant for six months in 2022, providing expert guidance on engineering practices.
Co-Founder and CTO at The Tuesday Company
Charlton Austin co-founded The Tuesday Company and held the position of Chief Technology Officer from 2017 to 2020. The company was later acquired by Helm. During his tenure, he played a key role in shaping the company's technology strategy and product development in the Greater New York City Area.
Educational Background
Charlton Austin is pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance at Harvard Extension School, with an expected completion date in 2027. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with General Honors from the University of Chicago, completing his studies in 2012.
Early Career Experience
Charlton Austin began his career in software engineering with various roles. He worked as a Software Engineer at Intent Media Inc. in 2015 and at HedgeServ in 2016. He also held positions at CoreOS as a Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer in 2016 and 2017, respectively. His early experience includes a role as Hacker In Resident at RBK - ReBootKAMP in Amman, Jordan.