Summary
Andrew Rose is a hands-on systems architect and founder with over two decades in IT and 11 years leading his own SaaS-focused companies, specialising in PHP, SQL (MySQL/MariaDB), Linux (Archlinux) and web stack technologies. He builds and operates data management solutions end-to-end—combining DBA, backend development and Linux administration—to deliver reliable, production-grade services for education and public sector clients. As Owner/Director of Adapt::soft and Schools Data Services he translates complex data requirements into practical, auditable systems while still contributing code and experiments in PHP-led side projects. His background includes development leadership at Manchester City Council and early involvement with Arch Linux, reflecting deep operational chops and an appreciation for open-source tooling. Notably, he blends pragmatic engineering with entrepreneurial stewardship, preferring small, maintainable stacks that scale through careful design rather than heavy frameworks.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Engineering, Engineering, Engineering, Engineering at Canterbury College