Andrew Mills

About Andrew Mills

I specialize in designing and delivering scalable, resilient data platform solutions that power mission-critical applications for some of the world’s largest enterprises. My career is built on a foundation of deep technical expertise, customer empathy, and a passion for solving complex problems with elegant solutions.I’ve played a pivotal role in securing and expanding relationships with Fortune 100 companies across retail, fintech, energy, software, and manufacturing - helping them harness the power of open source technologies like Apache Kafka, Apache Cassandra, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL and ClickHouse. My work has directly contributed to some of the largest deals in our company’s history.I thrive in ambiguity, where the challenge is not just technical but strategic. Whether it\'s identifying new market approaches, shaping product direction through customer feedback, or collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and engineering, I bring a holistic view to every engagement.I’m a trusted voice across teams, from Product to the Office of the CTO, and a go-to resource for validating ideas, framing solutions, and driving customer success. I also extend my impact through thought leadership, creating content, videos, and customer interviews that amplify our value proposition.

Experience

1. Senior Solutions Architect

   Netapp Instaclustr

   Aug 2022 — Present · OK, US

   Lead architect for strategic accounts across companies in retail, fintech, energy, software, manufacturing, and more- Instrumental in helping to secure 7-figure deals involving Apache Kafka, Apache Cassandra, and OpenSearch- Support OEM-style relationships with Enterprise partners, enabling seamless integration and joint value delivery- Act as a bridge between customer needs and product evolution — regularly influencing platform enhancements through direct feedback- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Content, and Partner teams to create technical assets, validate messaging, and educate stakeholders- Trusted advisor to teams aligned with the Office of the CTO, helping align Instaclustr’s offerings with the broader NetApp portfolio- Recognized for helping the team consistently exceed quota through strategic engagement and technical leadership- Pioneer new go-to-market strategies and beachhead approaches to unlock opportunities with large enterprise customers.

Education

• Oklahoma City Community College

  Associate's degree, Computer Science

  2002 — 2010

Skills

• Html
• Wcf Services
• Requirements Gathering
• Customer Service
• Reporting & Analysis
• Iis
• Saas
• Visual Studio
• Web Services
• Requirements Analysis
• C#
• .net
• Amazon Rds
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Business Intelligence
• T-Sql
• Red Hat Linux
• Leadership
• Windows Azure
• Cassandra
• Query Optimization
• Web Development
• Sql Server Management Studio
• Visual Basic
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Software Project Management
• Css
• Crm
• Enterprise Software
• Databases
• Vb.net
• Ssrs
• Visual Studio Online
• Critical Thinking
• Okta
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Xml
• Database Design