Justin Heideman
About Justin Heideman
Justin Heideman is a Staff Software Engineer at The New York Times, where he has worked since 2019. He leads the accessibility community of practice and has extensive experience in software engineering and design across various organizations.
Work at The New York Times
Justin Heideman has been a Staff Software Engineer at The New York Times since 2019. In this role, he focuses on building and maintaining tools that track search performance and implementing user-facing social tools as part of the Audience Product team. He previously held the position of Senior Software Engineer at The New York Times for a total of three years across multiple tenures, from 2015 to 2019. Heideman is also involved in the accessibility community of practice at the organization, where he assists designers and engineers in creating more accessible products.
Education and Expertise
Justin Heideman studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Interactive Media from 1999 to 2004. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in software engineering and design. Heideman's expertise includes accessibility practices, search performance tracking, and social tool implementation.
Background
Before joining The New York Times, Justin Heideman worked in various roles in the tech and design sectors. He served as a Senior Designer & Developer at Minnesota Public Radio from 2010 to 2015. He also worked at the Walker Art Center as a New Media Designer from 2006 to 2010. His experience in academia includes serving as Adjunct Faculty at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design from 2005 to 2008 and as an Academic Systems Administrator from 2004 to 2006.
Professional Involvement
In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Justin Heideman leads the accessibility community of practice at The New York Times. This initiative focuses on improving product accessibility for users. Heideman is also involved in ensuring that NYTimes content is effectively presented on various platforms, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit.