Andy Hay
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IDENTIFIERANDY HAY
DESIGNATIONSOFTWARE ENGINEERING LEADER
LOCATION NEW YORK, NY

ABOUT ME_

I’m an engineering leader with more than a decade of experience building consumer-facing digital products at scale. I’ve led engineering teams and helped launch and grow subscription streaming products used by millions of people. My background spans full-stack development, product engineering, and modern technologies including React and Node.js. I’m passionate about connecting strong technical execution with great product experiences while creating an environment where engineers can do their best work.

I’m also a strong advocate for using emerging technology to make engineering teams more effective. I’ve helped introduce AI tools such as Cursor into the development workflow, encouraging engineers to experiment with practical ways to improve their everyday work.

Outside of my career, I’m a hands-on maker and periodically create YouTube videos on a channel focused on repairing and creatively modifying electronics. I enjoy building projects with ESP32s, LEDs, displays, 3D printing, and AI—bringing the same curiosity and problem-solving mindset to my hobbies that I bring to engineering leadership.

SKILLS

Leadership & Strategy

>Business Strategy
>Team Building
>Hiring & Interviewing
>Performance Management
>Cross Functional Collaboration
>Mentorship
>Stakeholder Management
>Agile / Scrum Methodologies
>Roadmap Planning & Prioritization
>Budget Management
>Vendor Management

Frontend Web Systems

>React / React 19
>Next.js / App Router
>TypeScript / JavaScript ESNext
>Vanilla CSS & Responsive Design
>React Testing Library / Vitest
>Web Performance Optimization
>State Management
>CSS Modules
>Animations
>SEO Fundamentals
>Accessibility
>Legal Compliance

Backend & Systems Architecture

>Node.js / Express / Fastify
>PHP / MySQL
>MongoDB / Mongoose
>REST APIs & WebSocket Systems
>Python
>Integration Testing
>CI/CD Pipelines
>Docker
>AWS Basics
>GitHub Actions