Andrew Teixeira
About Andrew Teixeira
Andrew Teixeira is a Principal System Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in system integration and engineering, particularly with APIs and cloud environments, and previously held positions at Suffolk University and the Broad Institute.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Andrew Teixeira currently serves as a Principal System Engineer at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the organization in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His role involves engineering API systems aimed at enhancing data accessibility, reflecting his strong technical background and focus on system integration.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to his current role, Andrew worked at the Broad Institute as a Principal Systems Administrator and DevOps from 2015 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Principal System Administrator from 2019 to 2024. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in managing systems and integrating with various applications, including Google APIs.
Work History at Suffolk University
Andrew Teixeira spent nine years at Suffolk University, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Unix Systems Programmer from 2000 to 2009 and contributed to the Web Resource Center from 1999 to 2002. His experience at Suffolk University laid a strong foundation for his career in systems engineering and administration.
Education and Academic Background
Andrew Teixeira earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Suffolk University, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) from the same institution between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, he graduated from Boston Latin School with a High School Diploma in 1996.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Andrew possesses a diverse skill set in systems engineering and programming. He is proficient in using various systems and applications, including Docker, Jenkins CI, and Apache. His expertise extends to programming languages such as AJAX, HTML/XHTML, and JavaScript. He has a strong background in managing Linux systems and a comprehensive understanding of web and cloud-oriented environments.