Andrew Zigler
About Andrew Zigler
Andrew Zigler is a Developer Advocate II at Mattermost, with a background in business development, technical recruiting, and education.
Current Position at Mattermost
Andrew Zigler currently holds the position of Developer Advocate II at Mattermost. In this role, he focuses on creating developer education resources that promote open source contributions and user adoption through product-led growth strategies. He also writes for the Mattermost Blog, authoring posts on open-source technology and global collaboration. Part of his responsibilities includes managing a community writing program that supports the professional development of over 50 technical writing contractors worldwide.
Previous Roles at TestMasters
Prior to joining Mattermost, Andrew Zigler served in various roles at TestMasters. He was the Director of Operations and Business Development from 2020 to 2022, where he helped steer business strategies. Before that, he was the Director of Business Development from 2018 to 2020 and started as a Student Advisor from 2016 to 2018. These roles were based in Beverly Hills, California, with some remote work as well.
Experience as Technical Recruiter at CyberActive Inc
Andrew Zigler worked as a Technical Recruiter at CyberActive Inc from 2017 to 2022. During his five-year tenure, he was involved in recruiting technical talent, shaping the workforce of the company. His experience in this role added a significant dimension to his professional skill set, especially in sourcing and onboarding technical professionals.
Background in Language Teaching and Event Management
Andrew Zigler also has a diverse background, including a role as an Assistant Language Teacher in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, where he taught in Kuwana, Japan from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he worked at The University of Texas at Austin from 2012 to 2014 as an Event & Image Strategy Supervisor, following his earlier role as an Orientation Advisor from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Andrew Zigler studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from 2010 to 2014. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his diverse career path, spanning from event management and language teaching to business development and technical recruitment.
Community Engagement and Public Speaking
Andrew Zigler is actively engaged in the tech community, organizing and participating in events that bring together open source tech enthusiasts. He travels internationally to deliver hands-on workshops and talks at various developer conferences, sharing his knowledge and expertise to foster global collaboration in the tech industry.