Andrew Calder

Senior Professional Services Engineer @ GitLab

About Me

I have over 7 years of experience in security, focusing on Application Security within regulated critical financial infrastructure. I specialize in integrating security measures throughout the development lifecycle, reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards.

I have a strong preference for async communication.

Before reaching out, please review:

• The XY Problem
• Don't Ask to Ask
• No Hello

What I Do at GitLab

As a Senior Professional Services Engineer, I help customers successfully adopt and optimize GitLab within their organizations. This includes:

• Architecting and implementing GitLab solutions tailored to customer requirements
• Guiding customers through complex migrations and integrations
• Designing secure CI/CD workflows and DevSecOps practices
• Providing technical expertise on GitLab best practices and advanced features
• Troubleshooting technical challenges and performance optimization
• Delivering training and enablement to customer teams

I bridge the gap between GitLab's capabilities and customer needs, ensuring successful long-term adoption with a focus on security and compliance.

Location & Working Hours

📍 Inverness, Scotland
🕐 Typical hours: 0900-1800 GMT

Interests

Passionate homelabber & hobbyist developer! Let's talk about:

• Incus Autoscaling
• Datahoarding
• Home Assistant
• Python, Go, and NodeJs Development