Andrew Calhoun

Background

About Andrew Calhoun

I'm a Senior Software Engineer focused on backend development, cloud systems, and scalable platform architecture, with over eight years of experience designing and delivering resilient solutions. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, building event-driven architectures, and creating backend services that prioritize both performance and maintainability. My work is grounded in practical engineering: balancing technological innovation with the need for stability, clarity, and business impact. I thrive in environments where thoughtful system design, clear process, and authentic technical leadership are valued. I have deep experience across backend languages and ecosystems, particularly C#/.NET, Python, Node.js, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP. I've architected and delivered systems using Kubernetes, Docker, serverless frameworks, and event-driven messaging (e.g, AWS EventBridge, SQS) to power scalable, resilient applications. Beyond hands-on engineering, I believe great software development requires strong systems thinking, peer mentorship, and the discipline to build foundations that last. I've worked across both startup and mid-sized environments, helping teams navigate the balance between speed and sustainability without sacrificing technical quality. I'm passionate about projects where engineering excellence isn't an afterthought, but a core value — where teams aim to build things that endure, not just chase quick wins. I'm also an active Freemason and Shriner, committed to building stronger communities through mentorship, local charitable efforts, and support for widows, orphans, and families in need. Through Shriners International (Kerak Shrine), I help advance broader philanthropic missions, including the support of children's hospitals and public service initiatives across Nevada, Northern California, Utah, and the country.