Austin earned a Bachelor of Arts in the Growth and Structure of Cities from Haverford College and studied at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. At AOS, he has supported design and documentation on historic preservation and renovation projects for various educational and residential clients including Princeton University, The Loomis Chaffee School, and the Masonic Temple. Prior to joining AOS, Austin worked in affordable housing planning and interior design at firms in both Philadelphia and New Jersey.