Andrew Elkins

Andrew Elkins is an accomplished engineering leader with a focus on developing high-performing, scalable, and user-friendly solutions. His expertise lies in Big Data Analytics, ranging from basic KPIs to advanced data science models, across digital platforms, games, and e-commerce. Andrew possesses a strong track record in full development lifecycle management, making decisive decisions based on thorough analysis, and implementing cost/benefit analyses for measurable enhancements. He is adept at utilizing agile project management methodologies and enjoys fostering career growth and mentorship within teams.

Technically, Andrew is proficient in a variety of languages including Python, Java, Scala, PHP, and Javascript, along with frameworks like Flask, Spring, and Laravel. His database skills encompass Redshift, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and Memcache, while his expertise in Big Data extends to Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Druid, and Parquet. Andrew is also experienced in tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Git, and server environments like Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS), NGINX, Apache, and Tomcat. He is well-versed in project management methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. Andrew's past experiences involve technologies such as vBulletin, phpbb, Wordpress, Drupal, Zend Framework, CodeIgniter, SVN, Red Hat, Windows Server, and MongoDB.

Andrew Elkins pursued his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Mass Media at Missouri State University. Throughout his career, he held significant roles in renowned organizations, including Director of Engineering at AuditBoard, Director of Technology and Engineering at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Director of Engineering at Ninja Metrics, Senior Software Engineer at SpinMedia Group, Inc., Senior Software Engineer at Penske Media Corporation, Lead Web Developer at ImpreMedia, Web Developer at Internet Brands, Associate Web Developer at World Wide Technology, and currently serves as the Director of Engineering at LinkedIn.