Andrew Stere
About Andrew Stere
Andrew Stere is a Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and French from The University of Alabama and has previous experience in software engineering and development roles at various companies, including Capital One, AT&T, and BMW Manufacturing Co.
Work at Capital One
Andrew Stere currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Capital One, where he has been employed since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Software Engineer at Capital One from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects, including the creation of data streaming pipelines using Go and Kinesis, which prepared customer order information for data analysts and order fulfillment. He also served as a Junior Data Engineer from 2019 to 2020, where he was involved in data engineering tasks.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Stere earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and French from The University of Alabama, studying from 2014 to 2019. He also studied French Language and Linguistics at Institut de Touraine, completing two separate 11-month programs in 2015 and 2017. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and linguistic skills, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Before his current role at Capital One, Andrew Stere gained experience through various internships and co-op positions. He worked as a Software Development Intern at AT&T for two months in 2018, a QSteering Co-op at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC for 11 months in 2017, and a Network Research and Design Co-op at Polytron, Inc. for three months in 2016. These positions allowed him to develop practical skills in software development and engineering.
Technical Contributions
In his role as a Senior Software Engineer, Andrew Stere has implemented Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) principles by developing new Jenkins pipelines. These pipelines ensured compliance with enterprise standards and reduced production deployment efforts. Additionally, he has served as a technical lead, responsible for architecting epic level work prior to team planning sessions, showcasing his leadership and technical expertise.