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Nathan Fennel

Building software people use. From everyday tools to experiments.

I'm an engineer who likes making things. Every day I explore how code and practical AI can become useful products.

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About me

I've shipped products that touch hundreds of millions of people and care deeply about making software work for everyone, in every language and locale. I love building at every scale, from apps for millions to something built for one person, and leading teams to tackle problems bigger than any one person. Away from the screen, I spend time on photography, music, and woodworking. My wife calls them "the expensive ones." I enjoy urban life and the way time zones weave the world together. Mixing these interests helps me think in new ways and spot connections I might have missed otherwise.
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Work

If you have an iPhone, you probably have code I've written on your phone right now. I've shipped and led work on some of the most widely used apps in the world. If you speak a language other than English, it's likely you've used functionality I've designed or worked on directly. Making software work for everyone, in every language and locale, is something I care about and have spent years doing at scale.

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Thoughts

Writing about AI engineering and the practical work of building products.

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My priorities

I care about using AI where it delivers real value and treating internationalization and accessibility as fundamentals. Digital products should be usable by everyone who wants to use them. People do their best creative work when they have access and opportunity, and when their teams are built on trust and psychological safety. I believe in shipping, learning, and improving along the way.
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If you want to build something interesting together, reach out.
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Work

Apps, websites, and product experiments.

Thoughts

Thoughts on tech, AI, and building products.

About

Who I am and how I think.

Contact

If you want to build something interesting together, reach out.

Games

Mini games and interactive tools.

3D Models

STL and 3MF files for 3D printing.

How I can help

If you need a partner to move a product forward, these are the most common ways we work together.

Engineering leadership

Lead delivery across product, design, and engineering without extra process overhead.

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Practical AI integration

Identify where AI actually helps, ship quickly, and keep quality and cost under control.

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iOS internationalization and accessibility

Build product experiences that work in every locale and for people with different abilities.

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Working together

Send context, and I'll reply with thoughts. Short messages are fine.

  1. Share context (goal, constraints, timeline).
  2. I reply with focused recommendations and a practical next step.
  3. If it's useful, we continue. If not, no pressure.
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Hiring manager

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Founder or product lead

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Engineer

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