Andy Hilliard

About Andy Hilliard

AI is changing how software gets built….but for most companies, the real challenge is not access to tools. It is building an AI-led delivery model that actually improves speed, quality, and business outcomes. That is where we come in. I’m CEO and Founder of Accelerance. We help CTOs, engineering leaders, and PE-backed operators build modern software delivery capabilities that combine AI, proven global talent, and delivery rigor….so they can move faster without increasing execution risk. Right now, many leaders are under pressure to do more than “experiment” with AI. They are expected to modernize legacy systems, improve developer productivity, accelerate roadmaps, and create more throughput from their engineering organizations. The market is full of bold claims about AI agents, AI-native development, and autonomous software delivery….but most companies still struggle with the hard part: execution.* Tools alone do not create results.* A messy operating model does not scale.* More vendors do not equal more accountability. The winners will be the companies that build AI-led delivery models grounded in real engineering discipline….clear governance, the right partner ecosystem, the right talent mix, and measurable improvements in velocity, quality, and predictability. That is the gap Accelerance helps close. We help clients design and execute software delivery ecosystems that are:* AI-enabled, not AI-hyped * globally scalable, but tightly governed * faster and more productive, without sacrificing quality * built around business outcomes, not vendor promises Our clients typically come to us when:* their roadmap is slipping and leadership wants more output * their modernization effort needs stronger execution capacity * their current partners are not keeping pace with AI-driven change * their internal teams are overloaded * they want the benefits of global delivery without the usual chaos, rework, and risk What they get is not just access to talent….they get a safer, smarter path to delivery transformation. Through Accelerance, clients gain access to certified software development partners across 35+ countries….large enough to scale, small enough to care….combined with the strategic guidance and rigor needed to make AI-enabled global delivery actually work. If you are trying to improve engineering throughput, modernize faster, or build a more effective AI-led delivery model without betting the business on the wrong approach, let’s connect. Book time here: https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/andy35

Experience

1. CEO, Founder

   Accelerance

   Nov 2009 — Present

   Accelerance is the premier global outsourcing advisor delivering top-tier software development resources along with professional consulting services. We have curated the world’s largest network of proven software development and systems integration providers by personally vetting and certifying the top 1% of firms across 40 countries.Our trusted advisors help clients develop and implement optimal software outsourcing solutions through better planning, better partner selection and better engagement management. Trust our proven approach to reduce outsourcing risk and costs, ultimately delivering desired business outcomes in a fraction of the time.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  MBA, International Business, Strategy, Finance, Marketing

• London Business School

  MBA, International Strategy

• Phillips Academy

  Prep School

• University of Denver

  BSBA, Finance, Marketing, Epistemology

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Business Development
• IT Service Management
• Global Delivery
• Strategic Planning
• Offshoring
• Software Development
• Business Alliances
• IT Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Nearshore
• Strategic Partnerships
• Global Sourcing
• Project Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Start-Ups
• Outsourcing
• Enterprise Software
• Management Consulting
• IT Outsourcing
• Strategy
• Leadership