Andrei Hetman is a Senior Principal Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience building resilient streaming systems and leading high-performing teams. Currently at Oracle after driving playback excellence at Warner Bros. Discovery, he ensures millions of daily video sessions deliver top-tier quality of experience worldwide. He combines deep expertise in VOD and live streaming with hands-on engineering, overseeing architecture, reliability, and cross-functional delivery. Andrei has a history of senior roles across Comcast, startups, and data protection firms, and brings a habit of continuous learning evidenced by leadership studies at Harvard and an MS in Computer Science. Colleagues know him for fostering collaborative cultures that value simplicity—echoing his preference for elegant, minimal solutions. Based in Aurora, CO, he pairs product-focused engineering with a philosophical bent that helps him distill complex problems to their essence.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy at University of Colorado at Boulder
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, 3.95, Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, 3.95 at University of Illinois Springfield
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Andrei Hetman - Technical Lead at Warner Bros. Discovery