Andrzej Lipski
Greater Hartford
Summary
Dynamic Principal Solutions Architect at AT&T, specializing in cloud architecture and security protocols. Achieved a 40% cost reduction through innovative hybrid-cloud solutions while enhancing stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive technology innovation, fostering a culture of excellence and strategic planning in enterprise transformations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Principal Solutions Architect
AT&T
Atlanta
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Drove enterprise transformation through scalable architecture for Fortune 500 clients and internal units.
- Spearheaded solution architecture for multimillion-dollar initiatives across telecom, IoT, 5G, and cloud platforms.
- Led cross-functional teams in designing hybrid-cloud and edge-computing solutions, reducing costs by up to 40%.
- Served as technical liaison between product teams, engineering, and C-level stakeholders for architectural blueprints.
- Championed zero-trust network architecture adoption, improving security posture and compliance by 55%.
- Developed reference architectures and proof-of-concept demos, accelerating development lifecycles by 30%.
- Mentored junior architects and engineers, promoting innovation and excellence within Solutions Engineering division.
- Key technologies: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, ServiceNow, SD-WAN, 5G Core.
Principal Enterprise Architect
VeraCore Software Solutions, Inc
Hartford
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Led development of cloud-native ecommerce product, enhancing global fulfillment platform.
- Expanded team from three to 18 members, mentoring on cloud architecture and design practices.
- Proposed system designs, securing stakeholder buy-in for high to low-level components.
- Negotiated feature sets with C-Level managers to align with product vision and objectives.
- Communicated value through strategic planning sessions and program level metrics.
- Assembled taskforces to tackle tactical problems, minimizing feature development disruption.
- Conducted research on buy vs build decisions for PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS platforms.
- Introduced technological innovations to improve productivity and foster engineering culture.
Technology Architect
Virtusa
Windsor
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Led migration of legacy applications to modern platforms, enhancing system efficiency.
- Managed development team of 25, coordinating on-shore and off-shore resources for robust application rebuilding.
- Optimized flight data processing systems to improve performance and reliability.
- Collaborated on analysis and architecture of distributed systems to process millions of flight sensor data points.
- Innovated technology solutions through hack-a-thons, demonstrating team's capabilities with proofs of concept.
- Contributed to Amazon Echo integration with Office 365, TensorFlow document classification, and mobile reporting applications.
Principal / Consultant
Andrzej Lipski, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed web applications to enhance user engagement on Litecoin.com.
- Oversaw design, development, and maintenance of Litecoin.com website.
- Managed distributed software development team via Trello for iterative feature enhancements.
- Implemented automation solutions for cryptocurrency mining operations.
- Leveraged APIs and web hosts to monitor and automate mining servers based on criteria.
- Optimized distributed applications for increased performance and reliability.
- Established advanced checkpointing system to mitigate impact of 51% attacks.
- Streamlined recovery processes, significantly reducing downtime during incidents.
Application Designer / Advanced Developer
MassMutual Financial Group
Springfield
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Advised on application architecture governance to enhance system integrity.
- Defined, implemented, and enforced development standards as part of USIG.
- Led application development initiatives for MassMutual.com project, consolidating web applications using ASP.NET, Sitecore, and SOAP/REST.
- Executed API integrations across 25 product platforms to streamline functionality.
- Developed R&D prototypes and proofs of concept to validate design strategies.
- Designed shared cache and session management system utilizing AppFabric.
- Conducted detailed code assessments that prompted $2 million investment in third-party Ruby codebase to improve customer value.
- Presented design principles and .NET technologies at various training and evangelism events.
Solutions Architect
Consolidated Health Plans
Springfield
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Rationalized company-wide software to centralize data and enhance cross-departmental workflows.
- Managed development team, hiring top-tier software engineers to ensure high performance.
- Fostered culture of programming excellence through constant communication and shared knowledge.
- Spearheaded EDI ICD migration, collaborating with Nationwide Insurance to optimize EDI processing.
- Leveraged standardized X12 schemas for 270/271, 837, 834, 835 to improve claims transactions.
- Optimized claims adjudication processing, increasing performance tenfold and reducing EDI failures to less than one per month.
- Implemented relational bi-temporal anchored data model for dynamic data access using ORM tools.
- Refactored data stores to establish a fully audited database with improved control and query flexibility.
Internet Application Developer
Acsys Interactive
Hartford
11.2007 - 05.2010
- Selected by VP of Information Technology to enhance award-winning web and mobile applications for Fortune 100 companies.
- Collaborated with clients to analyze and gather business requirements for Mennonite Financial Portal redesign.
- Drafted specifications and designed, developed, tested, and maintained innovative solutions.
- Defined development standards and evaluated technologies to guide buy versus build decisions.
- Boosted application performance by 300% through barcode inference and error correction for test sheet scanning.
- Strengthened long-term client relationships through enhanced application performance.
- Developed multiple front-facing websites using Ektron CMS, both individually and within teams.
- Restructured large-scale project strategy to successfully migrate 50 websites into Tridion CMS within three weeks.
Application Engineer
Baystate Health
09.2006 - 11.2008
- Researched and developed deployment support for over 6,000 Windows workstations and servers.
- Provided 24/7 on-call support to ensure continuous operational efficiency.
- Oversaw all stages of application lifecycle development for numerous departmental applications.
- Collaborated on redesign of patient flow logistics application in Visual Basic .Net utilizing n-tier model.
- Implemented real-time reporting and barcode scanning software to enhance patient care workflows.
- Designed single sign-on authentication framework to centralize user management and streamline future projects.
- Integrated Active Directory within management interface library to improve security practices.
Desktop Engineer
Baystate Health
Springfield
09.2002 - 09.2006
- Provided research, development, and deployment support for over 6,000 Windows workstations and servers.
- Delivered daily and 24/7 on-call technical support to users.
- Implemented Image Consolidation and Refinement Project, reducing master Windows images from 50 to 3.
- Achieved 99% success rate in software package development and deployment using WinInstall and Altiris solutions.
- Enhanced security of Windows platforms through Group Policy, reducing virus installations.
- Integrated applications and Cerner Millennium Suite via Citrix-on-Cisco wireless on various devices.
- Served as resource for 50 field technicians, PC specialists, and network engineers.
- Utilized technologies including Dell hardware drivers, Sysprep, Microsoft Office Suite, and SQL.
Desktop Support and Deployment Technician
Entré Computer Center's
09.2001 - 09.2002
- Migrated over 3,800 workstations from Windows 3.1/95 to Windows 98/2000 platform for Baystate Health under 12-month contract.
- Implemented Microsoft Exchange Email System, replacing outdated MSMail.
- Analyzed client software installations for seamless migration to new platform.
- Developed technical documentation and procedures for installation and troubleshooting of over 100 applications.
- Received commendations for quality work, commitment, attention to detail, and service ethics enhancing client relationships.
- Provided training to Baystate Health PC Technicians on amending Windows 98/2000 master images.
- Conducted systems analysis for pre-deployment of departmental computers in collaboration with Systems Administrators.
- Facilitated effective communication with field contacts to ensure successful project execution.
Technical Support Representative/Technical Resource
RCN Corporation
07.2000 - 05.2001
- Provided technical support for Internet connectivity via DOCSIS, dial-up, and ISDN for over 1 million subscribers across multiple platforms.
- Assisted Cable Modem Network Operations Center in resolving complex network issues.
- Employed industry-standard diagnostic tools within Microsoft NT and troubleshooting commands on Cisco uBR7200 series routers.
- Advanced from Level 1 Technical Support Representative to Level 2 Technical Resource, enhancing team expertise.
- Delivered extended support for customers’ home networks, improving user satisfaction.
- Served as escalation resource for unresolved issues across various platforms and technologies.
- Utilized event correlation techniques to identify root causes of network problems.
- Collaborated with a 12-member team to share advanced troubleshooting skills and knowledge.
Supply Chain Manager
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
04.1993 - 04.2001
- Negotiated external contracts and procured major equipment for capital investment projects.
- Authored and audited contracts, requisitions, and financial reports on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Ensured accuracy in reporting, providing forecasts and conducting cost analyses to reconcile discrepancies.
- Managed over $3.5 million across 21 division-wide accounts effectively.
- Converted all reports to Excel spreadsheets, enhancing data quality for account managers.
- Collaborated with executive officers and technical staff throughout network rollout phases.
- Recognized for preventing losses of $200,000 for ISMO and $900,000 for 2nd Supply Battalion.
Purchasing and Project Coordinator
Susan Wakeen Incorporated
05.1997 - 08.1998
- Spearheaded development of an efficient procurement and project management system, reducing workload from 30 to 10 hours weekly.
- Coordinated activities and resources for production and R&D projects impacting multiple departments.
- Conducted market research to identify new vendors, achieving lowest total cost of ownership.
- Obtained materials at lower prices, enhancing gross margins for the second quarter.
- Expanded role to oversee shipping, receiving, and inventory control, implementing process improvements.
- Maintained 100% on-time project delivery under budget in a deadline-driven industry.
- Utilized exceptional communication skills to establish strong relationships with global clients and vendors.
- Planned and managed project processes from initiation through closing cycles.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Northwestern Connecticut Community Technical College
Winsted, CT06-1998
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Westfield State University
Westfield, MASkills
- Cloud architecture and solution design
- Security and application protocols
- Reference and enterprise architectures
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Cost optimization strategies
- Technology innovation and promotion
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Strategic planning and execution
- Effective communication skills
- Agile methodologies and practices
- Continuous integration and deployment
- IT governance frameworks
- Information security management
- Scalability planning techniques
- Containerization and microservices technologies
- Serverless architecture solutions
- Identity and access management strategies
- AI technologies integration and application
Certification
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- AT&T Tech Talent Cohort
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Languages
Websites
Accomplishments
AT&T Connections Award
Affiliations
Volunteer, Harvest House Soup Kitchen, St Stephen's Episcopal Church
Timeline
Principal Solutions Architect
AT&T
05.2021 - 12.2024
Principal Enterprise Architect
VeraCore Software Solutions, Inc
05.2021 - 10.2021
Technology Architect
Virtusa
09.2015 - 09.2017
Application Designer / Advanced Developer
MassMutual Financial Group
07.2013 - 02.2015
Principal / Consultant
Andrzej Lipski, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2015
Solutions Architect
Consolidated Health Plans
11.2010 - 07.2013
Internet Application Developer
Acsys Interactive
11.2007 - 05.2010
Application Engineer
Baystate Health
09.2006 - 11.2008
Desktop Engineer
Baystate Health
09.2002 - 09.2006
Desktop Support and Deployment Technician
Entré Computer Center's
09.2001 - 09.2002
Technical Support Representative/Technical Resource
RCN Corporation
07.2000 - 05.2001
Purchasing and Project Coordinator
Susan Wakeen Incorporated
05.1997 - 08.1998
Supply Chain Manager
United States Marine Corps
04.1993 - 04.2001
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Northwestern Connecticut Community Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Westfield State University