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---
layout: page
title: Hi, I'm Andrew!
permalink: /about
redirect_from: /about/
categories:
- Project
- Blog
- Work
excerpt: Learn more about Andrew
seo_title: "About | Andrew Paradi"
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![](/assets/article_images/about/about-header-1000c.png)
I'm a Software Engineer on the Scalability Team for [Square Cash](https://cash.app/).
I graduated from University of Waterloo in April 2018 with a Bachelor in Computer Science.
I have 5+ years of experience solving problems with great code & copy at [Atomic.vc](http://atomic.vc), startups [[1](/project/blitzen)][[2](/project/videostream)][[3](/project/teknically-webplio)], for [clients](/contact#Freelance), [side projects](/projects), & hackathons [[4](/project/resume-scoreboard)][[5](/project/losocco)][[6](/project/stockslate)].
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I can't wait to get back to building great software with an ambitious team.
Whether diving into user analytics or turning data models into production code, I love working with data when I have the chance.
If you're looking for a {{ site.work_title }} to start {{ site.work_term }}, please [email me](mailto:{{ site.email }}?subject=Job%20Opportunity)!
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Want to learn more?
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- [**Experience**](/experience) jobs, side projects, hackathons, freelance, & volunteer
- [**Projects**](/projects) personal, hackathon, & freelance
- [**Blog**](/blog) notes on startups, interesting books, optimizing user growth...
- [**Resume**]({{ site.resume }}) up to date Curriculum Vitae
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- [**Looking for a fullstack dev?**](/contact#Work) Let's talk!
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- [**Need a new website?**](/contact#Freelance) Wordpress, Squarespace, or custom
- [**Are you a startup founder?**](/contact#Startup) I can help pitch coaching or sales copy
- [**Any other questions?**](/contact) Email andrew at adrw.ch and we can talk!
- Check out my profile on any of the dev or social platforms below
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**...and I'm always excited to learn more!**
Awards
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- [Final round interview at **Y Combinator W15**](/blog/the-dream-fades#from-a-to-yc)
<br/>Mountain View, California - Nov 2014
- [**Google for Entrepeneurs Cohort 2 Alumnus**](/project/teknically-webplio#google-for-entrepreneurs-cohort-2-alumnus)
<br/> Communitech, Kitchener - Sept 2014
- [**Bloomberg API Prize Winner**](/project/stockslate)
<br/>Hack the North - Sept 2014
- [**1st Place Canadian Business Model Competition 2014**](/project/teknically-webplio#canada-business-model-25000-winning-pitch)
<br/>Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia - March 2014
- [**Semi-Finalist International Business Model Competition**](/project/teknically-webplio#international-business-model-semi-finalist-pitch)
<br/>Brigham Young University, Utah USA - May 2014
- School of Business & Economics **Rising Star Award**
<br/>Wilfrid Laurier University - April 2014
- **3rd Place Laurier Entrepreneurship Competition**
<br/>Wilfrid Laurier University - Feb 2014
- **Semi-Finalist, PepsiCo Pitch Competition**
<br/>Wilfrid Laurier University - Feb 2014
- **97th Percentile** Score on Bloomberg Aptitude Test
<br/>Wilfrid Laurier University - Sept 2013
- **Honour Activity Award** for most involved male graduate
<br/>Gordon Graydon MSS High School - June 2013
- **Club Activity Award** for 850+ hours of extra curricular activity
<br/>Gordon Graydon MSS High School - June 2013
Press
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- [University of Waterloo Student Blogs](https://github.com/rudi-c/the-waterloo-blogger)
<br/>**The Waterloo Blogger** - June 23, 2017
- [Programming code on an iPad every day is possible](http://www.applesfera.com/ipad/programar-codigo-en-un-ipad-todos-los-dias-es-posible)
<br/>**Applesfera** - May 6, 2016
- [Featured Company Profile](http://www.oce-ontario.org/our-companies)
<br/>**Ontario Centres of Excellence** - March 17, 2016
- [Great Study on Optimizing Growth](https://twitter.com/copyhackers/status/657363804162949121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2F0.0.0.0%3A4000%2Fblog%2Fvideostream-how-growth-starts-with-great-customer-support)
<br/>**CopyHackers, Joanna Wiebe** - October 22, 2015
- [Laurier Business School Highlights to Alumni for 2014-2015](/assets/article_images/2014-12-24-teknically-webplio/lazaridis-sbe-highlights.pdf)
<br/>**Wilfrid Laurier University** - April 23, 2015
- [Five Canadian startups turn to Google for their big push](http://business.financialpost.com/2014/10/05/five-canadian-startups-turn-to-google-for-their-big-push)
<br/>**Financial Post** - Oct 5, 2014
- [Student entrepreneurs catch Google's eye](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/business-education/master-of-management-degree-gains-traction/article20671189)
<br/>**The Globe and Mail** - Sept 19, 2014
- [Google for Entrepreneurs Cohort 2 set to launch in Communitech Hub](http://news.communitech.ca/news/google-for-entrepreneurs-cohort-2-set-to-launch-in-communitech-hub)
<br/>**Communitech News** - Sept 9, 2014
- [#TechHour: The Inside Scoop on Google 4 Entrepreneurs at Communitech](/assets/article_images/2014-12-24-teknically-webplio/TechHour570News-Sept9-2014.mp3)
<br/>**570 News** - Sept 9, 2014
- [Five New Startups Awarded Residency at the Google Innovation Space at Communitech](http://www.betakit.com/five-new-startups-awarded-residency-in-the-google-innovation-space-at-communitech-hub)
<br/>**BetaKit** - Sept 2, 2014
- [Student entrepreneurs make semi-finals at international competition](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/business-education/canadian-b-schools-ranked-among-worlds-best-in-programs-for-executives/article18689520)
<br/>**The Globe and Mail** - May 16, 2014
- [Web analytics startup enjoys early success](http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4425791-web-analytics-startup-enjoys-early-success)
<br/>**The Waterloo Region Record** - March 22, 2014
- [Young entrepreneurs recognized](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/business-education/saskatchewan-schools-reduce-roadblocks-for-aboriginal-business-students/article17597347)
<br/>**The Globe and Mail** - March 20, 2014
- [Laurier LaunchPad’s Teknically Wins 25K at Canadian Business Model Competition](http://laurierentrepreneur.ca/entrepreneurship/laurier-launchpads-teknically-wins-25k-at-canadian-business-model-competition)
<br/>**Laurier Entrepreneur** - March 19, 2014
- [Wilfrid Laurier University Startup Teknically Wins Canada’s Business Model Competition](http://www.techvibes.com/blog/canadas-business-model-competition-2014-03-17)
<br/>**TechVibes** - March 17, 2014
- [Student Entrepreneurs Compete for Seat at Brigham Young](http://www.bmccanada.ca/2014/03/student-entrepreneurs)
<br/>**BMC Canada** - March 16, 2014
- [Six commerce students with big business ventures](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/business-education/lighting-the-small-business-burner/article17410311)
<br/>**The Globe and Mail** - March 12, 2014
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