Andrew Guard
About Andrew Guard
Andrew Guard is a Solutions Engineer at Redgate Software, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in software development, having held positions at various organizations including Argonne National Laboratory and INFICON.
Work at Redgate Software
Andrew Guard has been employed at Redgate Software as a Solutions Engineer since 2020. In this role, he has developed training materials aimed at simplifying complex scenarios for client onboarding. He has played a significant role in the implementation of Redgate's Flyway Enterprise solution by building deployment pipelines using YML. Additionally, he has trained the Solutions Engineering team on the use and implementation of DevOps delivery YML pipelines. His contributions enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Redgate Software, Andrew Guard held various positions in software development and engineering. He worked at Argonne National Laboratory as a Software Developer from 2017 to 2018. He also spent five months at INFICON as a Software Developer in 2019. His experience includes a brief tenure at Harland Clarke as a Software Engineer and a role at CDK Global as a Software Engineer. Additionally, he worked as a Software Developer at Digital Primates and Surge, LLC, and served as a Coach at Dev Bootcamp.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Guard studied at Davidson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History. His educational background is complemented by practical experience in software development and engineering roles. He has also served as a Software Engineering Teaching Assistant at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies, where he contributed to the education of aspiring software engineers. His expertise includes building deployment pipelines and training teams in DevOps practices.
Public Speaking and Training
Andrew Guard has delivered a speech at PASS, focusing on leveraging YML for building DevOps pipelines at an enterprise scale. His ability to present technical material in Spanish allows him to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients. He has also trained the Solutions Engineering team at Redgate Software on the implementation of DevOps delivery YML pipelines, showcasing his commitment to knowledge sharing and team development.