Andy Mullen
About Andy Mullen
Andy Mullen is a Senior Cloud Architect at Spencer Stuart, where he has worked since 2011, focusing on AWS cloud migration and managed services. He has a background in software engineering and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Computer Security & Forensics from Dublin City University.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Andy Mullen serves as a Senior Cloud Architect at Spencer Stuart, a position he has held since 2011. In this role, he plays a key part in the company's migration to AWS cloud services. His focus includes the adoption of managed services, containerization, and serverless architectures. He leads the Dublin Architecture Team, coordinating activities across various time zones to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Spencer Stuart, Andy Mullen worked at several companies in software engineering roles. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Aegon from 2008 to 2010 and at Pocket Kings Studio from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he spent four years as a Software Engineer at SmartCentric Technologies International from 2004 to 2008. His experience includes developing a SOLR-based search engine and modernizing web front ends using Angular and Typescript.
Educational Background
Andy Mullen studied at Dublin City University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Computer Security & Forensics from the same institution, completing this program in 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in cloud architecture and software development.
Technical Leadership and Contributions
In his role at Spencer Stuart, Andy Mullen previously served as Technical Lead for the development of the Quest platform. He contributed to its conception, release, and ongoing development. During this time, he developed a suite of SOAP/REST services and RabbitMQ message publishers/subscribers, enhancing the platform's functionality and performance.
Engagement with Management and Stakeholders
Andy Mullen engages with management and stakeholders to build and execute a future IT vision that aligns with industry standards and AWS best practices. His role involves ensuring that the company's IT strategy is forward-thinking and effectively meets the needs of the organization.