Our Story

Brothers. Engineers. Transformation Specialists.

Double Agent was founded by Viv Austin and Mark Austin—brothers with over 60 years of combined experience in software engineering and IT infrastructure.

We saw firsthand how unstructured AI adoption was creating security risks, wasted investment, and team burnout. So we built a methodology to do it right.

Meet the Founders

Viv Austin - CEO
Viv Austin – CEO

With 30 years of enterprise software experience in the banking sector, Viv rose to Director level overseeing large-scale development initiatives. He brings deep expertise in software architecture, team evolution, and high-stakes technology transformation.

"AI shouldn't replace developers—it should unlock their strategic potential. Our goal is to amplify capability, not automate people out."
Mark Austin - CTO
Mark Austin – CTO

With 30 years in IT infrastructure and a background as an Infrastructure Architect, Mark understands how AI tools impact system architecture, deployment, and operations. He's spent the past year immersed in AI-assisted coding and iterative design frameworks.

"We built Double Agent to help real teams integrate AI practically—balancing the demands of speed, security, and scale."

AI Strategy for Development Teams

Led by Engineers Who Understand Enterprise Reality

We help engineering teams adopt AI tools confidently, with secure integration, clear ROI, and zero disruption to code quality, team roles, or compliance.

Our Mission

AI coding tools aren't magic—they're amplifiers. Used wisely, they unlock massive productivity. Used carelessly, they introduce risk and resistance.

At Double Agent, we guide development leaders through strategic AI adoption—ensuring safety, clarity, and long-term success.

Our Approach

We follow a proven, four-phase model designed to help organizations:

Understand their current capabilities
Choose the right AI tools for their workflows
Implement safely and incrementally
Evolve team skills and processes for long-term gain

Our Values

Assessment First

Every engagement begins with deep analysis and tailored recommendations.

Security by Design

AI tools are integrated within robust validation and governance frameworks.

Empowered Teams

We help teams elevate their roles, not replace them.

ROI-Driven

We define success in terms of measurable, near-term gains.

Global, Remote-First Consulting

Based in London, UK

Supporting teams across Europe, North America & APAC

Proven success with remote delivery models for enterprise clients

Ready to Explore Your Team's AI Potential?

Our AI Development Capability Assessment is the strategic first step to identifying opportunities, risks, and practical pathways.