Andrew Krend

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About Andrew Krend

With decades of hands-on experience in software architecture and cross-functional team coordination, I provide leadership to solve complex problems with simple solutions that effectively handle changing business requirements. As a seasoned leader, I successfully steer a diverse team at Netflix responsible for the comprehensive management of a complex website (DVD Netflix website) and its backend supporting infrastructure – delivering outstanding results while ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of systems.I have been instrumental in managing numerous cross-functional projects, collaborating effectively with diverse teams, liaising with external partners, and ensuring seamless coordination across various segments of the DVD and streaming segments at Netflix. My dedication has contributed to the team's success and the overall longevity and profitability of the DVD business.* Engineering Management – Direct teams engaged in critical engineering efforts with a focus on key business concerns.* Cross-functional Team Leadership – Seamlessly coordinate highly cross-functional projects across all areas of the business.* Software Architecture – Solve complex problems with cost-effective designs that adapt to changing business requirements.A few highlights:* Collaborated with teams such as FP & A and marketing to make smart, testable bets to improve customer experience and/or increase revenue. For example: Partnered with Content Ops to implement website design changes to balance new release titles that resulted in ~300 bp of operating margin improvement on average.* Built and managed relationships with external partners to reduce cost and improve existing systems. For example: Migrated to a third-party security solution, reducing bot traffic from 80% to 1% within 3 months.* Modernized systems architecture inherited by the DVD division, enhancing efficiency while minimizing maintenance. For example: Streamlined systems architecture, enabling any developer to contribute to any system, reducing the required team resources by 30% and reducing the number of required servers by 50%.Core Skills:Team Leadership | Software Design | Business Requirements | Technical Solution | Robust Systems | System Requirements | Technical Excellence | Technical Engineering | Central Logging and Monitoring | Collaborative Documentation | Simplified Solutions | Java | Spring | Database Design and Tuning