Andy Tu
@andytu
I am a senior software engineer specializing in backend systems and scalable platforms.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior software engineer who designs and ships scalable backend systems and platform services, most recently at Stripe where I reduced financial exposure by 20% and cut deployment and incident response times through Kubernetes and Prometheus migrations.
Previously, I built real-time data pipelines and esports platforms at Riot Games, led cross-platform desktop features at Asana, and delivered global backend services for Uber, driving product expansion and high-reliability payment systems.
I partner closely with product, legal, and design, mentor junior engineers, and prioritize observability, compliance, and end-to-end ownership to deliver robust, production-grade systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Engineered scalable backend services in Java and PostgreSQL on AWS, reducing financial exposure by 20% across international markets. Built suspicious merchant detection and migrated core services to Kubernetes and Prometheus, boosting deployment velocity 30% and cutting incident response time 20%.
Architected real-time data pipelines using Python and AWS Kinesis to power live overlays for 100k+ viewers with 99.9% reliability. Shipped the Esports Command Center with React and Node.js, reducing manual configuration time by 80% and improving match data reliability by 50%.
Led cross-platform development of the Asana Desktop App with Electron and TypeScript, increasing daily active usage by 15%. Launched a Pomodoro feature with Slack integration that improved task completion rates by 15% for 50k+ users.
Software Engineer II
Uber
Aug 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 2 months)
Developed global contactless drop-off flows with React Native and Go, ensuring safe operations during COVID-19 with 100% compliance. Expanded Uber Eats workflows in Java and Kafka to add grocery and pharmacy deliveries, driving a 25% increase in orders and integrating Postmates to boost delivery volume 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Waterloo
Bachelor's Degree, Software Engineering
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at the University of Waterloo, conferred July 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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