Drew Foster
FED Tech Lead
B.Information Technology (Interaction Design) & B.Multimedia Design (University of Queensland)
As our FED Tech Lead, Drew's focus is on supporting and mentoring our front end development team.
He is also responsible for standards, code frameworks, business process improvements, training, and R&D across our front end development operations.
Drew began his career in 2007 as a usability consultant, undertaking in-depth user research and design, as well as wireframing and prototyping interactive systems. He then switched from designer to building, working on everything from the very first post-iPhone mobile websites to physical interactive social media installations at the Australian Open. Since then, he has combined his knowledge of user experience and interactive design as a Senior Front End Developer for Luminary.
Other career hats he's worn include Ski Lift Operator and Chief Pizza Maker. Drew's actual hobbies are running, cycling, reading and gaming. In his dream world, he also has endless opportunities for mountain biking, snowboarding and artisan bread making.
Quick facts about Drew
Favorite emoji
👍
Star sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese zodiac
🐂 Ox
Inspired by
Wes Bos - for inspiring people to be better developers by not panicking about learning everything, and always having good fundamental knowledge.
Fun fact
Drew once won a bar competition for a year of unlimited free burritos by being the only person to say 'please' when he ordered his food.
There's more where Drew came from...
It takes a constellation of talents to create great experiences. Here are a few more of the stellar individuals that make Luminary shine.
Tami
Iseli
Content Strategist
Tami looks after all of Luminary's internal content and marketing, as well as assisting our clients with their content strategies.
Chey
Mose
Senior Digital Producer
In his own words, Chey's role as Senior Digital Producer is about "bringing talented people together to create cool digital things".
Fab
Ferrante
Senior Designer
As a UX/UI Designer, Fab's mission is to create enjoyable user experiences through design.
