Andre Vazhnov
About Andre Vazhnov
Andre Vazhnov is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and team leadership, currently working at Teaching Strategies, LLC. He has held various engineering roles across multiple companies, focusing on technology innovation and team building in the early education industry.
Current Role at Teaching Strategies
Andre Vazhnov currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Teaching Strategies, LLC, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from Bethesda, MD, in a remote capacity. In this role, he focuses on enhancing engineering processes and team efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current role, Andre held the position of Engineering Manager at Monster Lead Group from 2019 to 2022. He also worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at T. Rowe Price from 2017 to 2019. His experience includes building technology teams and addressing complex challenges in various sectors.
Educational Background in Engineering
Andre Vazhnov studied at Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, where he earned a Master of Science in System Engineering from 1991 to 1997. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the same institution from 1990 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise.
Technical Leadership and Innovations
Throughout his career, Andre has demonstrated technical leadership by conceptualizing and prototyping solutions, such as a format-agnostic PaaS focused on data security. He has also played a key role in transitioning legacy systems to microservice architectures and has engaged in continuous R&D to innovate platform development.
Collaboration with Vendors and Stakeholders
Andre has established and maintained relationships with technical personnel from various vendors, including Higher Logic, Clever, ClassLink, and Amazon. He has collaborated with peer technology teams, product leadership, and business stakeholders to devise technology roadmaps and ensure effective project execution.