Andi Smith
Technical Leader • Product Engineer • AI Consultant
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Andi has that rare blend of great leadership attributes, engineering acumen, and a great product management mindset. Because of this he was able to work effectively with our business stakeholders, product leadership, all while building first-class software under the business constraints we all encounter in the software industry.
Andi's technical guidance, knowledge and direction is second to none, his personal mentoring to me as my boss and as I lead others has been transformational and transformative. I genuinely can't thank him enough for the time spent growing me as a leader, both technically and culturally.
What sets Andi apart is his unwavering commitment to cultivating a positive, open and high-performing culture. He leads with integrity, ensuring that his team members feel valued, heard and respected. This approach not only fosters trust and collaboration but also drives exceptional performance.
Andi was willing to challenge ideas and ways of working if he felt there were a better approach. This was always done in a respectful manner, but it was clear that Andi wanted the best from us.
Andi excels in communication, ensuring that projects not only get done but get done right. His perseverance, even with a full plate of work, is nothing short of impressive. Don't let his management position fool you, his engineering skills are still extremely sharp!
Andi possesses a remarkable talent for understanding the unique strengths and aspirations of each team member. He creates an environment of trust, collaboration, and innovation, where everyone feels valued and supported. He's a very empathetic person and always has the door open to listen to anybody
Andi is one of those rare developers that understands the 'big picture' - how the front-end, back-end, creative and user experience disciplines work together to produce the final deliverable, and his integration skills are highly valuable in this regard.
Andi leads from the front and does not expect anyone on his team to shoulder more work than he does and this is one particular aspect of his character that has led to my enduring respect of him.
Andi always inspired the team not only through his technical skills but more importantly his friendly personality. I am genuinely thankful to have worked with Andi, he taught me by example what great leadership is about.
Andi consistently demonstrated a real understanding and respect for his team. He is approachable and down to earth and was always ready to help despite an incredible workload. This translated into a real loyalty across the whole department and I never heard anything other than praise when he was mentioned.
The most admirable attribute about Andi was his ability to solve complex problems with ease and consistently find creative solutions to even the most difficult problems.
Mr Andi Smith is a f*cking pro.
As a leader Andy manages to provide direction whilst allowing his team autonomy to own projects. I thoroughly enjoyed working in Andy's team and would recommend him as an asset to any business.
Andi's contributions to the company and the web development community in general always went above and beyond his remit. Andi was a great manager, always listening and pushing for better projects for his team, hiring great developers and fighting difficult battles.
Andi is one of those leaders who understands the fine line between leading and managing. As a people-oriented manager, he managed to foster a positive, healthy and inclusive work environment.
Andi is proactive, responsible, motivated, creative, always thinking out of the box. It is a great pleasure to collaborate with such a unique individual, and I will forever appreciate the opportunity that was to work and learn from him.
I find Andrew both highly professional and skilled, always willing to put in extra effort to get a great result instead of just a satisfactory one.
This developer lives, eats, drinks and sleeps web, it will make you wonder where he finds the time! Unstoppable and an amazing asset to any business, and also a true friend.