Andy Feldman

Andy Feldman has extensive work experience in the software engineering and financial industry. Andy started their career at Allianz Investment Management in 2005 as a Principal Actuarial Assistant, focusing on product development. In this role, they were responsible for analyzing hedge strategies, preparing and reviewing derivatives trades, and presenting to independent insurance agents.

In 2011, Andy transitioned to the role of AVP, Hedging at Allianz, where they expanded automated test coverage, formalized manual test processes, and managed a team of engineers/analysts. Andy also implemented hedging strategies on the in-house analysis platform and asset management system, significantly contributing to the reduction of market risk.

In 2015, Andy joined Wealthfront Inc. as the Director of Software Engineering. In this technical leadership role, they provided direction and vision for the backend platform while actively writing and reviewing code. Andy implemented various trading systems, upgraded the backend, and added better type safety to cross-service communication. Additionally, they led the company's response to Log4Shell, patching the entire backend on the same day it was public. Andy was highly regarded for improving the quality of life and velocity for engineers and offering assistance to colleagues facing challenging issues.

Overall, Andy Feldman's work experience showcases their expertise in the areas of software engineering, hedge strategies, portfolio management, and leadership.

Andy Feldman earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis. Andy attended the university from 2002 to 2005.