Andy Zeigert résumé

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Summary

Technical project leader and Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building geospatial web applications and cloud infrastructure for environmental and scientific clients. Proven track record of bridging engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders, managing cross-functional projects, and delivering tools that support data-driven science. Deep background in GIS, cloud-native geospatial workflows, and open-source development. Passionate about open science, Earth observation, and building technology that magnifies the impact of publicly funded research.

Work History

Freelance / Independent

Bend, Oregon (remote)

Software Engineer, Developer

March 2026 – Present
  • Contract web dev, UI/UX design, and geospatial dev

Skills: Geospatial Web Development, UI/UX, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript, Node, React, Python, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Open Source, Cloud-Native Geospatial

GeoEngineers, Inc.

Tacoma, Washington (remote)

Senior Software Engineer

March 2021 – March 2026
  • Led cross-functional engineering projects for environmental and geoscience clients, coordinating scope, timelines, and delivery across distributed teams
  • Built automated CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure, accelerating release cycles and ensuring reliable deployments
  • Mentored junior engineers through a university partnership, investing in team growth and technical development
  • Implemented security best practices across application stacks, contributed toward company goal of CMMC Level 2 certification

Skills: Cloud Application Infrastructure, Full-Stack Web Development, Project Management, Authentication and Security, CI/CD Pipelines, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Open Source, Earth Observation

Software Engineer

January 2018 – March 2021
  • Built and shipped geospatial web applications used by scientists and engineers, improving data collection and environmental project management workflows
  • Managed development and production environments for multiple Node.js applications on AWS and Azure, ensuring reliable uptime across projects
  • Managed cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, making architectural decisions that balanced performance, cost, and security

Skills: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Cloud Application Infrastructure, Full-Stack Web Development, Environmental Data Systems, Geospatial Web Applications

UX/UI Designer

July 2015 – January 2018
  • Designed intuitive interfaces for environmental data management applications, enabling clients to efficiently manage sensor, laboratory, and incident data
  • Collaborated directly with stakeholders to translate complex scientific and engineering requirements into clear, usable software interfaces
  • Implemented user testing frameworks that improved product quality and client satisfaction across a broad portfolio of applications

Skills: Graphic Design, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), User Interface Design, Interaction Design

The Bulletin

Bend, Oregon

Graphics Reporter

May 2010 – February 2015
  • Produced maps, data visualizations, and interactive geospatial tools for a regional newspaper, making complex environmental and scientific stories accessible

Skills: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Analysis, JavaScript, Web Application Design, Data Visualization, Scientific Communication, Geospatial Analysis

Project Facilitator

February 2008 – May 2010
  • Led implementation of a new publishing system across multiple publications, managing scope, timelines, and cross-team coordination
  • Trained staff on the new system, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption to production workflows

Skills: NewsCycle Solutions CMS, Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, Oregon

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

2014
  • Completed a 1-year certificate in GIS. Learned about geospatial systems and workflows, developed a familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcMap and related ESRI systems.

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Graphics

2001 – 2005
  • Studied journalism and graphic design.