Andrew Stewart
About Andrew Stewart
Andrew Stewart is a Senior R&D Engineer and Team Lead at ConsenSys Mesh, specializing in blockchain technology and distributed algorithms. He has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Toronto and extensive experience in research and development roles across various organizations.
Current Role at ConsenSys Mesh
Andrew Stewart serves as a Senior R&D Engineer and Team Lead for Magmo at ConsenSys Mesh since 2020. In this role, he leads research and development initiatives, focusing on innovative solutions within the blockchain space. His responsibilities include overseeing project teams and ensuring the successful execution of technical objectives.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering
Before joining ConsenSys Mesh, Andrew worked at Zesty, Inc. as a Data Engineer from 2016 to 2017. During his tenure, he developed a randomized load testing tool that significantly reduced the manual testing workload by 40%. This tool also enhanced the bug discovery process prior to production, demonstrating his ability to improve operational efficiency.
Academic Background in Mathematics
Andrew Stewart has a strong academic foundation in mathematics. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (Honors) from Memorial University of Newfoundland from 2005 to 2009. He then pursued further studies at the University of Toronto, where he completed his Master's Degree in Mathematics in 2010. Andrew continued his education at the University of Toronto, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics from 2010 to 2016.
Research Contributions and Achievements
Andrew has made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and blockchain technology. He achieved theoretically optimal distributed algorithms for n-hop blockchain-mediated peer-to-peer payments, which streamlined a recursive protocol into a constant time protocol. Additionally, he secured a grant to integrate the main protocol in the Filecoin retrieval market, highlighting his expertise in cross-functional research collaborations.
Teaching Experience
Andrew has experience in academia, having served as a Course Instructor for STAB57 at the University of Toronto in 2015. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant at the same institution from 2009 to 2015, where he supported students in their learning and contributed to the academic environment. His role as a Student Mentor at Shad Valley International in 2009 further reflects his commitment to education and mentorship.