Zachary Fouts

About Me

I'm a Principal-level Technical Leader at a Fortune 500 FinTech company, where I focus on long-term strategic planning and overseeing complex projects, particularly in the realm of M&A. My passion lies in building collaborative, innovative work environments and mentoring the next generation of tech leaders.

Outside of work, I'm deeply committed to the power of open-source software, contributing to projects that align with my values and seeking to make the digital world more accessible and equitable.

I believe in the power of connection – through strong relationships, supporting those around me, and making a positive impact. When I'm not working, you can find me traveling, volunteering to help those in need, spending time with family and pets, exploring new restaurants, enjoying Texas BBQ, hiking trails, or capturing moments through photography.

Projects

• ATX DevOps: Actively engaged in the "Austin DevOps" Community of Austin (Texas) DevOps/TechOps professionals and enthusiasts. [Visit ATX DevOps]
• TuskShield: An AI-powered service tailored for Mastodon, designed to identify and block spam, malware, crypto campaigns, nefarious actors, and abusive content, enhancing administrators' insights into user behavior. No longer active.
• Universeodon: A top 10 Mastodon instance with a broad scope, co-managed alongside Byron Miller.[Visit Universeodon]
Note: Both of us have moved on and have passed over the reigns.
• Woot-Tracker: Early 2000s project that Tracked "Woot Offs" on [Woot.com] prior to Amazon purchasing woot.com. No longer active.
• FindVaccine: Helped tens of thousands of Texans get access to COVID-19 Vaccines. No longer active.