Summary
Andrew Stich is a Hardware Development Engineer with eight years of engineering experience, currently building automated test software and hardware for optical inter-satellite links at Amazon. He combines hands-on hardware test expertise in high-power optical amplifiers and PCB assemblies with a growing Java development skillset (Spring Boot, Maven, JDBC, REST) cultivated through full-stack projects and mentorship. Prior roles include testing GDDR systems for Xbox at Microsoft and blended hardware-software work as a contractor, demonstrating an ability to bridge firmware, test automation, and backend services. A Sacramento State computer engineering graduate and former Division I track athlete, he brings disciplined teamwork and performance focus to cross-functional engineering efforts. Based in Lynnwood, WA, Andrew is uniquely positioned to translate complex hardware test requirements into reliable automated systems while actively transitioning toward backend Java development.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Associate of Science - AS Computer Engineering, Associate of Science - AS Computer Engineering at Spokane Falls Community College
California State University, Sacramento