Summary

Andrew is a Staff-level Software Engineer and PostgreSQL specialist who builds high performance web applications.

Andrew wrote High Performance PostgreSQL for Rails, a bestselling book published by Pragmatic Bookshelf (2024).

Andrew has spoken at and appeared on many conferences and podcasts like PGDay Chicago, PGConf NYC, RailsConf, Talking Postgres, Ship It!, Ruby Rogues, Remote Ruby, The Ruby on Rails podcast, Rails Changelog, Slow & Steady, Code With Jason, Ruby for All, and the Rubber Duck Dev Show.

When not at a computer, Andrew spends time with family and friends in Minneapolis, MN, watching Timberwolves NBA basketball, and playing Pickleball!

Education

Andrew earned two Bachelors (B.A.Sc. and B.A.) degrees from the University of Minnesota, which included one semester in Toledo, Spain at the Fundación José Ortega y Gasset.

Recommendations

I cannot recommend Andy highly enough for an engineering position at your company. His communication skills, candor, and thoughtfulness will bring tremendous value to any company that he joins. - Director of Product Management

Andrew is a great person to have on a team because of his communication skills and patience to mentor and train other developers. - CTO

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