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Jesse Andrews
Specialist in Scalability Systems and Cloud Computing
Jesse Andrews is currently serving as the Cloud Whisperer at Replicate, a role he has held since January 2023.1 Prior to this position, Andrews had an extensive career in the tech industry, with a focus on cloud computing, web infrastructure, and product development.
Career Highlights
Planet:: Andrews spent nearly 7 years at Planet, progressing through several roles:
- Fellow (May 2016 - January 2023)
- SVP Platform (November 2015 - May 2016)
- VP Product Development (May 2013 - November 2015)1
Nebula, Inc.:: He served as VP of Product from July 2012.1
Anso Labs:: Andrews was the Co-Founder and CEO of Anso Labs from 2009 to February 2011. The company focused on open source cloud software and was later acquired by Rackspace Hosting.1
NASA Ames Research Center:: He worked as the Nebula Chief Architect from July 2009 to 2011, leading a team implementing cloud computing for the government.1
Earlier Roles
Andrews has also held positions at:
- A Large Corporation, Inc. (VP of Engineering)
- CommerceNet (Fellow)
- Flock (Lead Architect)
- Voltaic Commerce (Lead Developer for Software Dept)1
Education
Andrews attended the University of Kentucky from 2001 to 2005.1
Expertise
Jesse Andrews is known for his technical proficiency and innovative approach to problem-solving. He is described as a "hacker in the best sense of the word," constantly experimenting and pushing boundaries in his field.1 His expertise spans cloud computing, web architecture, and open source technologies, with a particular focus on developing and implementing cloud frameworks and infrastructure.
Highlights
I got frustrated trying to use @cursor_ai chat to understand a codebase ... started searching for "code explanation" tools for existing code bases...
I've only read the intro - but it is promising:
"But we believe there is as much, if not more, value in understanding existing code"
To Err is Human; To Really Foul Things Up Requires a Computer