About Fifteen54

Andrew's professional journey reflects a progression from formal computer science training into practical manufacturing and quality management roles. He gained foundational knowledge in quality systems and continuous improvement during his tenure at Caterpillar, which motivated deeper engagement with operational excellence.

His career advanced through roles in estimation and project management at a structural steel fabrication company, where he contributed to business growth and addressed systemic operational challenges.

"I built a paint reporting system from scratch when our paper-based records couldn't survive an independent audit."

This experience illuminated a critical vulnerability: the fragility of documentation-dependent operations. As a qualified welding inspector (IWI-B), Andrew encountered recurring issues with material traceability and compliance verification. Certificates passed through multiple hands, modified and degraded, and heat numbers lost their connection to mill documentation.

These professional frustrations directly inspired Fifteen54's creation, with material certificate management as the foundational focus—reflecting Andrew's firsthand experience managing compliance documentation under audit pressure.