Building the people, platforms, and practices that power great products.
Hi, I'm Andrew Hawkins. I build technical foundations and teams designed for focus, autonomy, and velocity.
My Journey
A history of technical challenges solved, systems architected, and life lived.
Organizational Intelligence Engine
Led AI transformation at venture-backed Torch ($87M raised). Orchestrated end-to-end AI product strategy, directed architecture of complete AI tech stack (RAG/CAG, Multi-Agent Systems), and led teams to ship continuous-learning intelligence agents serving Fortune 500 clients.
Welcomed Hannah Hawkins
Welcomed our beautiful daughter Hannah into the world!
Engineering at Scale
Led 8-10 global, remote engineering teams for Tidy.com ($100M+ LTR). Defined product/AI vision, coached engineers through architectural decisions, and established hiring processes achieving 95% retention.
Giving Back to the Game
Became a certified youth football official with the PFOA, mentoring young athletes and ensuring fair play on the gridiron.
Married in Fullerton, CA
Tied the knot with my amazing partner Lauren in Fullerton, California!
PropTech Platform & MLOps
Built core platform automating cleaning/maintenance for property managers. Deployed predictive models (XGBoost, Neural Networks) for job scheduling and reliability forecasting. Managed end-to-end MLOps lifecycle.
Data Risk Analysis
Leveraged technical data analysis skills to assess risk and optimize decision-making processes within GE Capital's financial frameworks.
SEC Championship Victory
Starting Lock (5) for the Vanderbilt Rugby Club. Secured the Southeastern Conference crown in a thrilling 9-3 defensive battle against Auburn.
Bachelor of Arts
Graduated with a focus on Financial Mathematics and Economics. Active member and Captain of Vanderbilt Rugby Football Club.
Writings & Thoughts
Essays on engineering culture, systems thinking, and remote leadership.
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