Andrew Ryden
Chief Technology Officer @Acadaca
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @Acadaca
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Lead strategy and execution for enterprise e-commerce solutions, overseeing E-commerce Solutions and Product Engineering.Manage cross-functional teams of software engineers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and DevSecOps specialists across multiple concurrent client engagements.Key Responsibilities- Architect end-to-end solutions for enterprise clients, specializing in MACH principles (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless)- Lead technical strategy for custom software development, platform migrations, and system integrations- Oversee AWS infrastructure management, performance optimization, and cloud-native application development- Drive DevSecOps initiatives and maintain security standards across all client projects- Collaborate with Performance Marketing, E-commerce Strategy, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutionsNotable Projects- Headless Auction Platform: Architected complete MACH-based e-commerce system for major fundraising organization, implementing React/Next.js frontend, Node.js microservices, AWS serverless infrastructure (Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge), and event-driven architecture.Designed for high availability and scalability with automated deployment pipelines- Hotel & Cruise Booking System: Built sophisticated headless booking management solution leveraging Shopify as data layer with custom API integrations, serverless backend services, and React-based frontend for complex reservation workflows- Enterprise Shopify Implementations: Led multiple Shopify Plus implementations for enterprise brands, including custom theme development, app integrations, and headless commerce architectures.Technical Leadership:Establish code and solution quality standards across multiple engineering practices.Conduct regular architecture and code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability. Mentor engineering team on modern development practices and emerging technologies.
EDUCATION
Monacan High School
High School Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW RYDEN
With 20 years of experience leading technology initiatives for e-commerce brands, I deliver end-to-end solutions that drive revenue growth and operational excellence.As CTO of Acadaca, an e-commerce agency, I bring both strategic leadership and hands-on technical execution. I don\'t just advise. I architect, build, and deploy solutions that work.I don\'t work alone. I work within and alongside Acadaca\'s full range of services including Performance Marketing, E-commerce Strategy, and Project Management to deliver comprehensive solutions that address both technical and business challenges.At Acadaca, we start by understanding what success looks like for your business. Then our integrated team combines technology leadership, performance marketing, strategy, and project management to deliver solutions that move the needle.
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