Andrew Wray
About Andrew Wray
Andrew Wray is a Software Engineering Team Lead currently serving as President and Treasurer at Dense Analysis since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and team management, having held various roles in companies such as Wazoku, Deliveroo, and Corsearch.
Work at Corsearch
Andrew Wray currently serves as the Software Engineering Team Lead at Corsearch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages a team of six software engineers and collaborates with product managers and directors across various time zones. His responsibilities include ensuring stable service delivery by employing knowledge of cloud service application performance management, tracing, logging, and alerting. Wray utilizes his extensive management and software architecture experience to facilitate staff training and development, including mentoring and pair programming.
Previous Experience at Wazoku
Prior to his current role, Andrew Wray worked at Wazoku for several years, holding multiple positions including Development Team Leader, Senior Developer, and Continuous Integration Engineer. His tenure at Wazoku spanned from 2016 to 2021, during which he contributed to various projects and initiatives. He also served as a Senior Web Engineer and was involved in enhancing software development processes. His experience at Wazoku provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Wray studied Computer Science (with Industry) at the University of Leeds, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree from 2008 to 2012. He also attended Leeds College of Technology, achieving a National Diploma in Software Development and a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from 2006 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software development principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles. Wray also has expertise in data warehousing, ETL, and business intelligence dashboard design.
Background in Software Development
Andrew Wray has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. His career began at Wren Kitchens as a Placement Web Developer and continued at Antivia as a Software Developer. He also worked at PerformanceIN as a Web Developer. His experience spans different aspects of software engineering, including database optimization and management, as well as contributions to open-source projects like ALE, which focuses on enhancing the developer experience.
Creative Pursuits
Outside of his professional work, Andrew Wray engages in poetry and music as a creative outlet. This artistic involvement reflects his diverse interests and provides a balance to his technical career. His creative pursuits contribute to his overall personal development and may influence his approach to problem-solving and innovation in software engineering.