Android developer improving the world through technology.
I am Drew Sommer – a software developer with a previous career in mechanical engineering. My passion is creating mobile apps that are accessible to everyone. My latest product BarAudio provides audible realtime stock notifications on US equities. I’m currently expanding my skill set in the Android ecosystem while providing design consultation to the energy industry.
✔ Technical Lead
✔ Mentorship
✔ Project Management
✔ Android SDK
✔ Java
✔ Python
✔ Kotlin
✔ React
✔ Flutter
| 2019 – present | BarAudio – Freelance Android Engineer |
| 2017 – 19 | Black Pine Engineering – Mechanical Consultant |
| 2016 – 18 | Solar Turbines – Senior Mechanical Engineer |
| 2012 – 16 | Solar Turbines – Mechanical Engineer |
| 2010 – 12 | Solar Turbines – Associate Mechanical Engineer |
Udacity Nanodegrees
| 2019 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
| 2018 | Android Development |
| 2018 | Android Basics |
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo
| 2011 | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.90 |
| 2009 | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
✔ English
✔ Spanish
✔ Russian
I am originally from Portland, Oregon and have lived most of my life on the west coast. It has been my dream since childhood to become an excellent engineer who improves the world through technology. After a successful career specializing in rotordynamics, my focus has shifted to software development. A digital career allows for a more balanced life and provides the opportunity to help people directly and to have a larger impact. I love collaborating in teams and have experience mentoring others.
I worked with Andrew on several centrifugal compressor customer acceptance tests at Solar Turbines. His ability to communicate engineering design concepts to customers and third parties was impressive. He desires high quality personal interactions and teamwork, and has a strong work ethic. His technical ability is obvious. I highly recommend Andrew to any organization.
Roger Burroughs, 2016 – Development Test Engineer at Solar Turbines
Andrew Sommer demonstrated professional initiative even as a student. I had the pleasure of working with him while he was attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. We worked on a Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) Baja, gearbox project that included the full range of product development, including design, analysis, fabrication, and testing. His interest in mechanical engineering was evident from time we worked together. I recommend Andrew as a professional contact and believe he has a bright future.
Jeff Waltson, 2011 – Engineering Manager II at Parker-Helac
Socialated is a marketing partner for the BarAudio product.
| 2018 | Grow with Google Scholarship – Google |
| 2017 | Lifetime Achievement Award – Marquis |
| 2016 | Employee Recognition Award – Solar Turbines |
| 2011 | Outstanding Graduate Student Award – California Polytechnic |
✔ Marquis Who Is Who in the World of Science and Engineering
✔ Golden Key International Honor Society
✔ American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
✔ Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
✔ Mentor at the El Sauza Foundation
✔ Lender at Kiva International