Duncan Austin
About Duncan Austin
Duncan Austin serves as the Technical Feature Team Manager at Teamwork in County Cork, Ireland, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in psychology and social anthropology, and he focuses on driving performance and engagement within cross-functional teams.
Work at Teamwork
Duncan Austin has been serving as the Technical Feature Team Manager at Teamwork since 2020. In this role, he manages a team structured like a startup, which includes a product manager, designer, quality assurance (QA) specialist, and developers. His focus is on driving business objectives while delivering customer-centric solutions. He has implemented strategies to enhance team performance and engagement, ensuring that the team operates efficiently and effectively within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Duncan Austin has a diverse educational background. He studied at University College Cork, where he earned a Certificate in Arts with a focus on Psychology from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he attended Kaggeholm, where he studied Social Anthropology, International Studies, Communications, and several languages, completing his studies there from 1995 to 2006. Additionally, he obtained his Matric from Uthongathi, where he studied subjects including Math, Science, and Geography from 1987 to 1991.
Background
Duncan Austin's educational journey spans multiple disciplines and countries. His early education in South Africa laid a foundation in various subjects, while his later studies in Sweden provided him with a broad understanding of social sciences and languages. This diverse background contributes to his ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively and engage with a variety of stakeholders in his current role.
Achievements
At Teamwork, Duncan Austin spearheaded an initiative aimed at managing and measuring employee engagement and the real-world impact of teams. His focus on applied research into performance, engagement, and collective intelligence has been instrumental in creating and growing a cross-functional product delivery team. This initiative reflects his commitment to fostering a productive and collaborative work environment.