Andrew Walters
About Andrew Walters
Andrew Walters is a Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in web development and a strong focus on fostering an inclusive workplace culture. He has contributed significantly to cost savings and technical advancements at Leesa Sleep since 2018.
Work at Leesa Sleep
Andrew Walters has been employed at Leesa Sleep as a Full Stack Developer since 2018. In this role, he has developed an automated returns portal using Dell Boomi Flow, which streamlined the returns process for the company. He has also built custom Shopify Themes from scratch, utilizing technologies such as Liquid, SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Ruby. His contributions include implementing competitive web design features and migrating multiple Shopify Plus stores to a headless architecture, which improved performance and flexibility.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Walters possesses advanced technical skills in web development and design. His expertise includes working with Liquid, SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Next.js, and TailwindCSS. He has experience in deploying and maintaining SQL databases and custom Netsuite SuiteScripts, which support business integrations and order processing. His background in technology is complemented by his leadership role in the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, where he has contributed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Background
Before joining Leesa Sleep, Andrew Walters served in the US Navy as a Sonar Technician from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater San Diego Area. His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills and teamwork. Since transitioning to the tech industry, he has focused on web development and has achieved significant results in his roles.
Achievements
During his tenure at Leesa Sleep, Andrew Walters has achieved notable results, including a 94% improvement in ADA compliance within a year through strategic initiatives. He has also saved the company over $300,000 in General and Administrative expenses by optimizing tool selection over two years. His work in developing an automated returns portal and migrating Shopify stores has significantly enhanced operational efficiency.