About

Andy Sturzu is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the industry. Currently, he works at Instagram as a Senior Software Engineer, where he is responsible for building products that help businesses succeed. With his expertise in software engineering and backend development, Andy has made significant contributions to the growth and success of Instagram. Prior to joining Instagram, Andy worked at Meta as a founding backend engineer on the Regulated Ads team. He played a crucial role in growing the team to 3x engineers and pioneered the first of its kind, cross-company framework that aims to eliminate ads targeting discrimination. He also built backend enforcement systems that handle billions of dollars worth of ad revenue and serve trillions of impressions a year. His work with lawyers on diverse global advertising policies including political ads has been recognized by The Washington Post. Before joining Meta, Andy worked at Facebook as a Software Engineer, where he gained valuable experience in the industry. He has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from The University of Texas, where he honed his skills in software engineering and backend development. Andy's tech stack includes software engineering and backend development, which he has been working on for over 8.78 years. He is passionate about building products that make a difference and is always looking for new challenges to tackle. With his experience and expertise, Andy is a valuable asset to any organization.