✨ Tim Specht
About ✨ Tim Specht
Tim Specht is the Director of Engineering at Mux, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in IT-Systems Engineering and has held various leadership roles, including co-founding Dubsmash and serving as Director of Engineering at Reddit.
Work at Mux
Tim Specht serves as the Director of Engineering at Mux, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and overseeing the development of Mux's video infrastructure. His experience in engineering management and technical leadership contributes to the company's mission of providing reliable video streaming solutions.
Previous Experience at Stealth Startup
Before joining Mux, Tim Specht was the Founder of a Stealth Startup, where he worked remotely for nine months in 2023. His role involved building the foundation of the startup and developing innovative solutions in a competitive market.
Background in Engineering and Leadership
Tim Specht has a strong background in engineering and leadership. He co-founded Dubsmash, where he served as both Co-Founder and Technical Lead from 2014 to 2017, and later as Co-Founder and CTO from 2017 to 2020. Under his leadership, Dubsmash achieved over 1 billion installs and 200 million users before its sale. He also held the position of Director of Engineering at Reddit, Inc. from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Tim Specht studied IT-Systems Engineering at the Hasso Plattner Institute and the University of Potsdam, earning Bachelor's degrees from both institutions between 2011 and 2014. His academic background laid the groundwork for his expertise in distributed systems and large-scale mobile development.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to his engineering roles, Tim Specht is committed to mentoring. He serves as an Engineering & Startup Mentor at adplist.org since 2022 and as a Visiting Partner at Antler since 2023. His focus is on empowering founders and engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.