Andrew Larson

Background

About Andrew Larson

I'm a Senior Software Engineer driven to solve complex architectural puzzles and create systems that are not only powerful but also secure and efficient. For me, the most rewarding challenge is untangling a complex process—like reducing a data refresh time from days to minutes—to directly accelerate a team's workflow. With over 5 years of experience, I specialize in full-stack development (Java, Spring, React, Next.js) and designing distributed systems that scale. At Target, I've had the opportunity to lead the architectural design of security observability platforms and re-architect core systems, resulting in a 125% improvement in dashboard performance for thousands of engineers. I believe the best software is built collaboratively. A key part of my role is mentoring other engineers, fostering a culture of curiosity, and advocating for best practices in performance, security, and testing. I am always looking for opportunities to connect technology solutions to tangible business outcomes that impact people’s lives.