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Andy Savage

@hongkongkiwi

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Experienced Lead Software Engineer // Fullstack, Backend, Mobile Apps, Cloud, Robotics

Hong Kong

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What I'm looking for

I'm a passionate developer looking for a company I can help take to the next level.

With 13 years of experience in developing software apps, platforms and robotic products, I have strong experience in leading and contributing to high performing teams. I thrive in a fast-paced challenging work environment and enjoy working with modern technology stacks.

I’m adept at solving technical problems, upskilling in new technologies, and I have wide range of previous experience I can bring together when developing new ideas or working on improving existing systems.

I have contributed to many successful projects during my career and can take on multiple roles (either hands-on or solution architect) as needed to ensure the project goals are exceeded. Also I have unique experience in working in globally distributed teams across multiple countries and cultures and in established companies and startups. I’m looking forward to my next challenge to build a fantastic product.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Robot & Backend Development

CO6

May 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 9 months)

We developed an innovative throwable robot for first responders in high risk situations. The robot streams high-quality video and sensor data over LTE to the responder’s mobile phone and is fully drivable. Dispatch or a control centre can also bring up and monitor the feed.

Software Engineering Software Development JavaScript AWS SQL TypeScript Go Docker PostgreSQL Engineering Management MySQL Node Bash Scripting CI CD Pipeline Gitlab Linux

Research & Development Manager

Sphero

Jul 2016 - May 2020 (3 years 10 months)

My role was to lead the manufacturing test fixture team to ensure all robotic products were tested and calibrated during assembly. We designed the test fixture software, hardware, and worked with the factory to deploy. This job required a comprehensive knowledge of each product and a full understanding of all aspects of each product (from firmware to hardware).

Python JavaScript Software Engineering Software Development AWS TypeScript Docker MySQL Manufacturing Firmware

Software R&D Manager

WowWee

Apr 2010 - May 2020 (10 years 1 month)

As well as a leadership role, I also had hands-on development experience in creating SDK libraries and product prototypes. Additionally I led several new initiatives including releasing open source robot SDKs and a block based programming app for some of our products.