Andrew Neilson
About Andrew Neilson
Andrew Neilson serves as the Director of Engineering, Search at The Meet Group, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various engineering roles at multiple companies, including if(we) and Research In Motion, and holds a BMath in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.
Current Role at The Meet Group
Andrew Neilson serves as the Director of Engineering, Search at The Meet Group since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering initiatives related to search functionalities within the organization. His position is remote and based in San Francisco, California. He has been instrumental in guiding the engineering team to enhance search capabilities, contributing to the overall user experience.
Previous Experience at The Meet Group
Prior to his current role, Andrew Neilson worked at The Meet Group as the Engineering Manager, Search from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, he managed engineering projects focused on search technologies. His leadership helped streamline processes and improve the performance of search-related features within the company's platforms.
Engineering Management at if(we)
Andrew Neilson held the position of Engineering Manager at if(we) from 2014 to 2017. His responsibilities included overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the successful execution of projects. He previously worked at if(we) in a similar capacity from 2013 to 2014, which provided him with a solid foundation in engineering management.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Andrew Neilson studied Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) degree from 2005 to 2010. His education provided him with a strong technical foundation, equipping him with the skills necessary for his subsequent roles in software development and engineering management.
Early Career and Co-op Positions
In the early stages of his career, Andrew Neilson completed several co-op positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Software Developer at Agfa Healthcare and Research In Motion, as well as a QA/Scalability Developer at NeoEdge Networks. These experiences, along with an internship at Tagged, helped him gain practical skills in software development and quality assurance.