Andrew Sprouse

Andrew Sprouse is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of TakeShape, a company he co-founded in October 2018. TakeShape specializes in providing tools for developers working with JAMstack technologies, focusing on headless content management systems (CMS) and static site generation. The company emerged from frustrations experienced by Sprouse and his co-founder, Mark Catallano, while working with JAMstack technologies at various firms.12

Professional Background

Sprouse's career spans over a decade in technology and software development. Before founding TakeShape, he held several key positions:

• Director of Technology at Ronik (July 2016 - September 2018)
• CTO at Fair Tread (July 2015 - July 2016)
• Lead Developer at Newsweek and The Daily Beast (October 2012 - May 2013)
• Senior Developer at Newsweek (January 2011 - October 2012)
• Software Engineer roles at Newsweek and Autonomy earlier in his career.14

Education

Sprouse earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. He also attended The Williams School prior to his university education.14

Contributions to TakeShape

At TakeShape, Sprouse has been instrumental in developing a platform that integrates various JAMstack services, including a headless CMS and a static site generator. The company has expanded its offerings to include additional features like e-commerce and analytics through a product called TakeShape Mesh, which facilitates the integration of multiple services into a cohesive ecosystem for developers.23

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional work, Andrew Sprouse enjoys cooking, biking, and coding. He is actively involved in the developer community, advocating for accessible tools and technologies that enhance the JAMstack experience.3