Andrew Kirchman
About Andrew Kirchman
Andrew Kirchman is a Lead Software Engineer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2013. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Andrew Kirchman has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2013, where he holds the position of Lead Software Engineer. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including leading a team responsible for transitioning on-premises systems to AWS cloud applications. This transition involved the integration of Angular and React user interfaces alongside AWS-native Python code.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Kirchman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota, studying from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he completed another Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the same university, from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both software engineering and engineering principles.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Andrew Kirchman worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Maverick Software Consulting from 2012 to 2013 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This experience allowed him to gain practical knowledge in software development and engineering processes, contributing to his skill set as a software engineer.
Technical Skills and Projects
Andrew Kirchman has experience working on a Big Data project where he implemented research and development-developed algorithms using technologies such as Scala, Spark, Hadoop, CDAP, and YARN. He also has a background in supporting legacy systems through a combination of Bash, Perl scripts, and Java applications, showcasing his diverse technical skill set.