Havoc Pennington

Havoc Pennington is a seasoned professional with a passion for building new products and leading teams across various technologies. With a background in BA Anthropology from the University of Chicago, Havoc has excelled in roles such as Senior Software Architect at Continuum Analytics, Technical Lead at Typesafe, Director of Operating System Development at litl, and Desktop Architect at Red Hat.

Havoc's expertise spans a wide array of programming languages and systems, from C/C++ to Scala, Java, JavaScript, and Python. He has a strong foundation in UI toolkit design, open source strategy, and engineering management, with notable contributions to the GNOME Project and experience in companies like EMC Capital Management.

Having a knack for navigating the complex interplay between technical, design, and business considerations, Havoc gravitates towards roles that demand a blend of product management, development, and design thinking. He is well-versed in product strategy, API design, open source community building, technical due diligence, and team building, making him a versatile asset across diverse projects.

Passionate about finding solutions that drive customer and business success while pushing technical boundaries, Havoc is ideally suited for roles that require a mix of coding, writing, analysis, and creativity. His interests include personal finance, Linux, UNIX systems, interaction design, and creating impactful user interfaces.

As a co-founder at Tidelift and with a background encompassing a range of influential companies and open source initiatives, Havoc Pennington brings a wealth of experience and skills to any project, making him a valuable resource for those seeking expertise in product development, technical leadership, and innovation.