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Andy Boyle
Award-winning engineering product leader, author and journalist—leading teams to profitability and empathy
Andy Boyle is currently the Senior Engineering Manager at Clockwise, a position he has held since November 2023, after serving as Engineering Manager from June 2022 to November 2023. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he leads a team of nine software engineers and data scientists focused on improving infrastructure and developer experience within the company. His notable achievements include reducing AWS costs significantly, renegotiating vendor contracts for substantial savings, and delivering high-impact projects that enhance developer efficiency and system performance.124
Before joining Clockwise, Andy held several key positions in technology and media organizations. He was the Director of Product Engineering at the Chicago Sun-Times from September 2019 to August 2022, where he managed a team that integrated technology solutions into journalism. Prior to that, he worked at Axios in various roles, including Senior Director of Systems Architecture, where he oversaw the development of APIs and managed a distributed team of engineers.13
Andy is recognized for his innovative approach to leadership in engineering, particularly in addressing challenges such as developer burnout and improving team dynamics through creative methodologies.3 His educational background includes a degree in Political Science and Marketing from Saint Joseph's University.