About Daniel Andrews
The Short Version
I’m a Senior Technology Leader with over twenty-five years of experience designing and delivering scalable IT infrastructure for experience-driven organisations. I specialise in translating complex operational needs into practical technology strategy, and in making sure teams actually adopt the systems I build. For the past two years my work has been largely in applied AI.
Currently based in Wakayama, Japan, I work with organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, as well as English-speaking individuals in Japan who need technology assistance.
The Longer Version
My Philosophy
The best infrastructure is invisible: reliable, secure, and so well-aligned with people’s needs that it simply enables them to do their best work. I’ve spent twenty-five years proving this across arts, culture, non-profit, enterprise, and startup sectors.
What I Value
- Human-centred technology: Systems should serve people, not the other way around
- Security as foundation: Stability and protection enable confidence and innovation
- Clear communication: Technical concepts should be accessible to all stakeholders
- Diversity and inclusion: I actively seek to work with organisations that share these values
- Accessibility by design: Building systems that work for everyone, regardless of ability or context
- Remote-first flexibility: I’ve led technology operations remotely for nine years, including hardware rollouts and a disaster recovery run from another country
Background
- Education: Bachelor of Visual Arts, Sydney College of the Arts (University of Sydney) - Electronic & Temporal Arts, Sculpture, Performance, Installation
- Multimedia Experience: Creation and development of websites, digital publishing systems, computer systems and networks; multimedia production for Internet and recorded media and live performance
- Career Span: Working as a technologist since 1997
- Client Range: Experience with national broadcasters and international NGOs as well as individuals and small businesses
- Certifications: First Aid (CPR & Basic Emergency Life Support), Licensed Driver (up to 4.5t GVM)
- Languages: English (native), Japanese (beginner/intermediate, actively improving)
- Work Rights: Australian citizen; full, unrestricted work rights in Japan (spouse visa)
Outside of Work
I’m married, safety-conscious, and open-minded. I enjoy connecting with progressive and unconventional people across cultures and industries. My personal commitment to accessibility and inclusive design informs my professional approach to technology. I have a deep interest in the arts, philosophy and science and have worked in these topic areas as a technologist and communicator. I also have interests in music, community, politics, and environmental concerns.
Technical Skills
| Category | Skills |
|---|---|
| Leadership | Stakeholder Communication, Strategic Roadmap Development, Change Management, Vendor Management, Budgeting |
| AI & Automation | Agentic Workflow Design, LLM Integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Semantic Search, On-Device and Private Inference, Business Process Automation |
| Architecture | API Integration, System Integration, Automation (Bash, Python), Digital Asset Management, Workflow Optimisation |
| Security | Cybersecurity Frameworks, Firewall Configuration, VPNs, Backup & Recovery, Risk Management |
| Platforms | Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS), FreeBSD, macOS, Windows, Apache, Nginx, WordPress, Docker, multi-provider cloud and VPS |
| Communication | Plain-Language Documentation, Stakeholder Training, Translating Technical Concepts |
Availability
- Remote roles: Preferred (based in Japan, available for travel to Australia/NZ as needed)
- Onsite periods: Open to regular travel for in-person collaboration
- Relocation: Possible for the right opportunity
- Engagement: Open to retainer, project, interim, or full-time arrangements
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