John D. Barrow — English Scientist born on November 29, 1952,

John David Barrow FRS is an English cosmologist, theoretical physicist, and mathematician. He is currently Research Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. Barrow is also a writer of popular science and an amateur playwright... (wikipedia)

There was no 'before' the beginning of our universe, because once upon a time there was no time.
There is no reason that the universe should be designed for our convenience.