Technology
Offering a transistor-to-ui level of full stack development, MirskyTech goes beyond the traditional boundaries of backend and front-end web application development. Our capabilities include circuit and pcb design, FPGA programming, embedded system programming and testing fixtures, and IoT communications. And that’s in addition to creating scalable architectures for web applications, robust data pipelines for analytics, machine learning, mobile and embedded interfaces.
Business
A seasoned technologist can add tremendous value to your business with their abilities to help an organization identify & focus on the critical technology challenges. Couple that with experience in product strategy, business development, competitive analysis, user research and marketing, MirskyTech becomes a potent collaborator across many aspects of a business.
Leadership
MirskyTech works with organizations to improve their abilities to work as a team, both within an engineering team and between teams. Bringing 15+ years of leadership and management experience, including studies in organizational behavior and anthropology, MirskyTech can help teams be their best selves, often with changes that minimize disruption and greatly improve engineering happiness & productivity.
Technology
python 3 and
2.x migrations, async & threading, qt
java, scala & kotlin. jvm optimization.
javascript, typescript & nodejs
react, rxjs, react native.
django,
wsgi and asgi
open ai, api, agenic
keras
langchain
ollama
gemini
tensorflow
pytorch
spring &
spring boot
devops, infrastructure-as-code & ansible
c, c++.
ai generative. machine learning. sage & tensorflow.
sql & no-sql dbs. etl, talend.
mqtt 3.1.1 & 5.0
ci/cd, github, travis, circle-ci & gitlab.
aws cdk
touchdesigner
data streams. kinesis, firehose & kafka.
internet of things, mqtt, lora wan & cellular.
open charge point protocol 1.6 & 2.0
iso certifications & security audits
electronics design & pcb layout. eagle component libraries.
product prototyping
3D modeling with fusion 360 & onshape cad
adobe photoshop
adobe illustrator
corel draw
3d printing, voron & klipper
cnc lathe & 4-axis milling. grbl, fluiddnc.
raspberry pi & rp2040 programming
state machines and bpmn-driven applications. camunda.
amateur radio, general license.
webrtc, signaling, client.
arduino
avr and avrmega, bootloaders
stm32F1 & stm32F4, baremetal
amazon ads apis & digital marketing
electronjs
micropython, circuitpython & custom modules
custom HID USB descriptors
code review, analysis and patent review.
docker, containerization, fargate and kubernetes
capacitorjs
aws rds, postgres, mysql, cassandra, mongo.
cloud formation, VPCs.
bluetooth, bluetooth le. gatt. central, server, client.
jekyll, yaml.
wordpress, php.
embedded programming, espressif, ESP32.
zephyr, rtos, microcontrollers.
a complete rebuild of jobplanr.ai organized around a strict spec-driven architecture (ADRs, data models, API contracts, and PRDs as single sources of truth) so that a headless coding agent can implement GitHub issues and open PRs with minimal friction. Job postings sourced from multiple providers, including agenic AIs based on locally-hosted micro-tuned locally-hosted LLMs.
python, django, react, react native, ansible, AWS CDK, docker, celery, postgres
After three years of inactivity, I became the primary maintainer of the aMQTT open-source project and led a major revitalization effort. I modernized the codebase from EOL versions of python to support for 3.10+, fixed long-standing bugs, and improved performance and reliability. Key contributions include comprehensive documentation, Docker-based containerization, and extensible authentication mechanisms — adding support for signed certificates, HTTP-based auth, LDAP, and database-backed credentials.
While solar panel prices have dropped to make them cost-effective, installation remains expensive due to bespoke designs tailored to each facility. Large areas of asphalt—like stadium lots or seasonal mall parking—are often underutilized and unsuitable for permanent installations. To address this, I designed and built a solar tracking system, including custom motor drivers, a controller, and RS-485 sensor network. I also developed the full software stack to automatically orient the array toward the sun, boosting solar efficiency by over 50%.
Led development of a hybrid energy management platform for commercial EV fleets. Coordinated cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, and cloud software to integrate on-site energy sources—including solar, batteries, and generators—to reduce peak demand charges and improve resiliency. The platform leveraged linear solvers and AI-based optimization to manage energy usage both at the site level and across entire fleets, helping customers avoid long-term utility penalties.
Key components included an OCPP 2.0-compliant charger interface and AI-driven scheduling software capable of operating autonomously during cloud outages. Edge devices interfaced with battery storage systems, generators, and other off-grid sources—including equipment from ELM, CATL, and Hyliion—to form resilient microgrids. When networked together, these microgrids operated as interconnected “power islands,” dynamically shifting loads and resources to maximize uptime and efficiency.
Built a vehicle telemetry platform to optimize EV charging based on real-world usage. Collected real-time data via CANBus and J1939 (JDB), including diagnostics, GPS, and accelerometer streams. Data was transmitted over 4G to the cloud for continuous analysis of performance, wear, and charging needs. Pictured is a rapid prototype developed and assembled for limited production (including firmware) in under two months.
For those who are remote and traveling, access to their physical mail is a challenge. Instead, you can have your mail forwarded to a service which gathers it, scans the envelopes (and packages) and enables you to view the items online. As their business grows, the company needed a way of increasing the speed of image capture and identification of items for sorting purposes.
An embedded system – comprised of a single board computer and a mirrorless camera – was designed & assembled with custom software to handle the processing of 15K items daily. In the first nine months of operation, the system has has captured 2M+ images.
python, gphoto, PIL, opencv
Phenotype’s goal is to create personalized garments with designs based on analyzing a person’s brain waves during a meditative session. Destined for a retail environment, each installation requires a real-time experience of audio, data processing, media generation and display.
python, touchdesigner, bluetooth device integration
Phenotype’s self-service experience required an interface that would allow a customer to approach a kiosk, register and answer initial questions about their meditation goals. Establishes connection with the Muse™ EEG headset, coordinates the start of the meditation session and displays the TouchDesigner real-time visualizations.
react, capacitorjs, python
Allows customer to access their Phenotype experience report and associated product page which renders their Phenotype texture on a 3D model of the purchasable garment. Integrated with shopify’s API for product/variant creation, user authenticationg, order creation and fulfilment.
react, threejs, blender, django, python
A complete testing fixture for Simtek.io’s second generation IoT product built inside a travel case for easy and safe shipment to their manufacturing facility in China.
It includes a custom built pcb for driving the mechanical functionality as well as a 3-d printed fixture to securely hold the device under test as well as custom ui for ease of use.
python, qt, aws vpc/vpn, fusion 360, c, arduino, atmel
To interface with a testing fixture, a custom pcb designed and built to support Simtek.io’s manufacture of their second generation IoT product.
Functionality included current draw measurement ranging from 70 µA to 500 mA, servo motor control for vibration testing, ability to determine quality of light & passive infra-red sensor, cellular modem validation.
Use of two custom-designed, RP2040-based PCBs to monitor a growing environment for bonsai trees. Monitoring of humidity, moisture, CO2, pressure, light intensity and wavelength as well as controls for watering and managing airflow using trinamic 2209 stepper motor custom-designed vent as well as PWM fan control. Custom USB HID-specification driver to communicate with a RaspberryPi host to handle data visualization and ML environment control.
RP2040, circuitpython, grafana, tensorflow, python
Leveraging the work of Myers-Briggs and Carl Jung, TypeCoach is a re-imagining coaching on inter-personal communication and leadership. Worked with founders to develop an interactive product based on static course materials.
python, django, celery, bpmn, digitalocean
A mixture of planned path state-machine logic and machine learning of individuals on a team, part of the product provides specific guidance on how to interact with others of different communication styles and speak to their strengths.
python, django, celery, sage (ml), digitalocean
Developed a multi-channel, outbound marketing platform to help company with lead generation for the financial services market. Combining text, email and one-on-one phone consultation services in a complex, customer journey that can easily be evolved in a no-code mechanism using BPMN diagrams.
python & java, firehose, uwsgi, docker (fargate)
Integrating technology seemlessly into the artistic process by enabling script to change in real-time as actors, directors and writer collaborate during rehersal without the need for binders and photocopiers.
django, python, websockets, postgres, aws
Self-funded startup to provide job seekers with the tools necessary for their job search. Providing them with the organizational needs as well as best practices to optimize finding next opportunity.
django, python, celery, mysql, aws
Social media advertising campaign with facebook and tumblr integration.
Custom content management system to enable a self-published cartoonist to reach an audience and enable revenue generation through merchandise and advertising.
php, wordpress, nginx
ANDREW J. MIRSKY
VP ENGINEERING | PLATFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE & DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
New York, NY | 617.835.2639 | andrew@mirsky.net | github.com/ajmirsky
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Engineering executive with experience leading organizations and complex software platforms across cloud infrastructure, developer platforms, distributed systems, financial services, advertising, robotics, and consumer products. Builds the technical strategy, leadership structure, and operating models required to modernize mission-critical systems at scale, while remaining technically engaged in architecture and critical system decisions.
SELECTED LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS
OPEN-SOURCE LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MirskyTech LLC | Principal Consultant / Fractional Technology Executive
New York, NY | Jan 2023 – Present
Amazon | Engineering Manager | Amazon Ads, Prime Video Search & Robotics
New York, NY | Jan 2020 – Jan 2023
SmartAsset | Vice President of Engineering
New York, NY | Nov 2017 – Dec 2019
MirskyTech LLC | Principal Consultant / Fractional Technology Executive
New York, NY | Dec 2012 – Nov 2017
Bridgewater Associates | Product Manager, Research
Westport, CT | Nov 2011 – Dec 2012
EARLIER EXECUTIVE & TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
Wireless Generation | Director of Consulting
Brooklyn, NY | Mar 2011 – Nov 2011
CustomMade.com | Chief Technology Officer
Cambridge, MA | Apr 2009 – Feb 2011
IBM | Program Manager, Customer Development Projects
Boston, MA | Sept 2004 – Apr 2009
Sun Microsystems | Technical Lead, SPARC Instruction Set Architectural Model
Burlington, MA | Sept 2000 – Aug 2004
SELECTED EXPERTISE
Leadership: engineering strategy, organizational design and scaling, manager and senior-engineer development, hiring, portfolio planning, operating-model transformation, cross-functional product and technology leadership.
Platform & Operations: developer platforms, internal platforms, platform services, distributed systems, cloud architecture, service-oriented architecture, reliability engineering, SRE practices, operational readiness, observability, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and developer productivity.
Technologies: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, AWS, Kubernetes, Ansible, containers, messaging infrastructure, and automation.
EDUCATION
MBA, Duke University - Executive Program
Sc.M., Brown University - Computer Engineering
Sc.B., with honors, Brown University - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
