Engineering that speaks human.

Engineering depth meets human insight. As your dedicated technical partner, I bring empathy to every project - from rapid prototypes to enterprise systems.
My clients get clear communication and effective solutions.

Services - Empathy-First Solutions

I create solutions that fit your context through careful listening and technical understanding.

  • Product Development. Whether you need a proof-of-concept or a full-fledged product, I can turn your ideas into reality.
  • Data Visualization. I can transform your mountains of data into interactive charts, maps, and analytics tools.
  • Automation. That thing you always have to do? Let's automate it, reduce errors, and give you back your time.
  • Upgrading Enterprise. I can untangle your old systems, and make them faster and easier to use.

Hard-Won Experience

I've worked with a lot of people. Startups, franchises, hospitals, artists, whale conservationists 🐋. I've built a product from alpha to acquisition. After all this experience, I started Magic Words so I could focus on the aspect of technology I care most about: the human. Here's a glimpse into my greatest hits.

Tetra Tech

Software Engineer

Beautifying Data @ Tetra Tech

Built visual tools that make environmental data meaningful. Created interactive maps and dashboards for public health officials, data scientists, and protectors of endangered whales.

NewFoundry

Software Engineer

Scaling Enterprise @ NewFoundry

Optimized an enterprise system into an unstoppable growth-engine. Made it faster, mobile-friendly, with a fraction of the operating costs.

Wisely

Software Engineer

Zero to One @ Wisely

Led development of guest feedback platform driving $187M acquisition. Built real-time analytics system processing millions of restaurant reviews for major brands.

Let's work together

Magic Words
Steven Olthoff
Head Guy