I'm Andy Gittings, a technology leader with over a decade of experience shipping scalable web and mobile applications. I have a track record of turning ideas into robust platforms, architecting end-to-end solutions from infrastructure to deployment, and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to production. Most recently I served as Chief Technology Officer at Fresh Ops, where I led technology strategy, built a scalable stack across AWS, databases, and microservices, and mentored 4 junior developers while delivering value to 572 concurrent web users and 7,353 mobile users.

I'm Andy Gittings, a technology leader with over a decade of experience shipping scalable web and mobile applications. I have a track record of turning ideas into robust platforms, architecting end-to-end solutions from infrastructure to deployment, and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to production. Most recently I served as Chief Technology Officer at Fresh Ops, where I led technology strategy, built a scalable stack across AWS, databases, and microservices, and mentored 4 junior developers while delivering value to 572 concurrent web users and 7,353 mobile users.

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I’m Andy Gittings, a technology leader with over a decade of experience shipping scalable web and mobile applications. I have a track record of turning ideas into robust platforms, architecting end-to-end solutions from infrastructure to deployment, and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to production.

Most recently I served as Chief Technology Officer at Fresh Ops, where I led technology strategy, built a scalable stack across AWS, databases, and microservices, and mentored 4 junior developers while delivering value to 572 concurrent web users and 7,353 mobile users.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer / Lead Software Developer at Fresh Ops
November 1, 2017 - February 1, 2026
Led technology strategy and architecture, delivering scalable full-stack solutions from infrastructure to deployment. Built and managed a Ember.js + Sails.js stack, implemented CI/CD, encryption, Secrets Manager, and backup procedures, and mentored 4 junior developers. Deployed across AWS with MySQL (RDS) and MongoDB (DocumentDB), managing 23 GB+ production data and supporting 572 concurrent web users and 7,353 mobile users.
Full Stack Developer at Fresh Ops
July 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Collaborated with the founder to learn the existing codebase and developed features across the full stack using Ember.js and Sails.js; contributed to frontend and backend enhancements and performance improvements.
Senior Technical Support Specialist at IBM
January 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Provided senior technical support for enterprise environments, troubleshooting complex issues and delivering technical solutions to IBM clients in Brisbane.
Technical Support Specialist at Manpower Group
May 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Technical support for portable, desktop and standalone systems, including hardware and software troubleshooting and issue escalation to meet service levels.
Tutor at The University of Queensland
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Taught courses in computer systems, programming, C, OS and networks; supported students in lab and assignment work.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Design Major) at The University of Queensland
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2015
Bachelor of Interactive Entertainment (Animation Major) at Qantm College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2007

Qualifications

Apple Certified Mac Technician
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
CCNA
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Self-directed study in applications security and secure coding
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment