Austin Dixon

From UA Libraries Digital Services Planning and Documentation

Austin Dixon is our Digitization Technologist. He has an Associates degree in Computer Programming and Networking from Shelton State and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at UA. Previously, he was employed as a Network Administrator for a small retail chain. He aspires to become an independent Software Developer.

In his spare time, Austin is often in his home workshop building something; everything from BEAM robots, to flashlights, to led art, to folk musical instruments. He recently started a blog [PhotonPunk.com] where he chronicles the various tech-related projects he is working on.

Austin also trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, plays Native American Flute, teaches a Sunday morning bible class for fifth graders, dabbles in graphic art, and is married to the love of his life Janiece.