Andrew Reder

About Andrew Reder

As a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead with over 9 years of experience, I specialize in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and system scalability. I’m passionate about building innovative, reliable software solutions that exceed customer expectations while driving operational efficiency. My expertise spans frontend and backend technologies, DevOps practices, and microservices architecture.At Coinbase, I led cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge features and improve system reliability, including driving a 40% increase in payment volume and enhancing system stability to 99.9% uptime. I also architected a new network structure that streamlined legacy service integration, significantly boosting development velocity. My ability to mentor and lead engineering teams has fostered a culture of excellence, and I was honored with a company-wide impact award for addressing critical security challenges.Previously at OpenGov, I managed a team of 12 engineers, delivering key product launches that improved application performance by 75%. My technical leadership included improving system performance, doubling team size, and reducing incident response times by 50%.I thrive on solving complex technical challenges, scaling high-performance systems, and mentoring teams to achieve their full potential. If you’re looking for someone who’s driven by innovation, customer success, and team collaboration, feel free to connect with me.

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Coinbase

   Aug 2021 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Directed a feature implementation that enabled on-chain payments using Coinbase Web2 accounts, boosting payment volume by 40% over 12 months, utilizing React, Node.js, and AWS for scalability- Architected a new frontend and network structure, streamlining the deprecation of legacy services with platform-wide authentication, leading to faster development cycles and modularity- Won Coinbase Impact Award for leading a rapid response to a Sev1 security incident, implementing secure design practices that were later standardized across Coinbase- Overhauled Service Level Objectives (SLOs), improving core system reliability from ~99% to ~99.9%, and established key performance metrics for user journeys, resulting in increased stability- Mentored 10+ engineers on secure design, architecture, and engineering best practices, fostering technical growth and elevating team performance- Improved system scalability and developer efficiency by breaking down legacy services and implementing agile solutions, enabling faster feature delivery and smoother operations.

Education

• Pacific University

  Computer Science

  2012 — 2013

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Javascript
• Node.js
• React.js
• Redux
• Angularjs
• Go
• Ruby
• Python
• Linux
• Programming
• Web Development
• Html
• Css
• Research
• Research Design
• Psychology