Andrea Griffiths
Architecting developer experiences and customer success strategies that scale to 150M+ engineers worldwide
About Me
With over a decade of experience in developer tools and ecosystems, I specialize in Git workflows, DevOps practices, and collaborative development strategies. As a Senior Developer Advocate at GitHub, I leverage my technical expertise to empower developers worldwide, making advanced technologies more accessible and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
My career spans an unconventional path—from Army service and construction management to software engineering—equipping me with a unique ability to bridge complex technical concepts with real-world implementation. This perspective drives my work in creating impactful, inclusive technical content and solutions.
I'm deeply engaged in the developer community, delivering conference talks, producing educational resources, and collaborating directly with teams to optimize their use of GitHub's ecosystem. My focus is on enabling organizations to enhance security, streamline workflows, and accelerate innovation by thoughtfully integrating artificial intelligence into their development processes.
Based in Florida, I live with my Welsh partner, two sons, and two dogs. Outside of advocacy, I contribute to open source projects and mentor emerging tech talent, helping shape the future of software development.
Recent Talks
Mona's Lucky Draw: Building a GitHub Commenter Raffle with Next.js and GitHub Copilot
Watch a basic Next.js app evolve into an engaging GitHub commenter raffle system.
View Presentation →Open Source Friday Special: AI's Role Shaping Developer Tools
A dynamic conversation straight from GitHub Universe! Featuring Justin Cormack (CTO, Docker) and Ron Efroni (CEO & Co-founder, Flox.dev) as they explore how AI is transforming the developer landscape.
View Presentation →The new OSS community: Enabling for advocates not customers
Built and maintained by people like you, open source software powers the global economy. Sustainability of this ecosystem is pivotal to accelerate human progress; yet many organizations focus their community building efforts as a sales pipeline, or a program to deflect requests for support.
View Presentation →Featured Writings
GitHub Copilot Spaces: Bring the right context to every suggestion
Learn how to build your first space in minutes and customize Copilot to match your team’s unique coding style and workflows.
Read Article →The difference between coding agent and agent mode in GitHub Copilot
We’ll decode these two tools—and show you how to use them both to work more efficiently.
Read Article →Cutting through the noise: How to prioritize Dependabot alerts
Learn how to effectively prioritize alerts using severity (CVSS), exploitation likelihood (EPSS), and repository properties, so you can focus on the most critical vulnerabilities first.
Read Article →Mastering GitHub Copilot: When to use AI agent mode
Discover the differences between agent mode and Copilot Edits with GitHub Copilot—and when to use them in your workflows.
Read Article →Why Java endures: The foundation of modern enterprise development
For 30 years, Java has been a cornerstone of enterprise software development. Here’s why—and how to learn Java.
Read Article →Video: How to run dependency audits with GitHub Copilot
Learn to automate dependency management using GitHub Copilot, GitHub Actions, and Dependabot to eliminate manual checks, improve security, and save time for what really matters.
Read Article →Limited Consulting Sessions
I reserve a select number of slots each month for organizations looking to optimize their developer workflows and strategies.
Reservation Process
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Submit a Request
Email andreagriffiths11dev@gmail.com with the subject line "Consultation Request: [Session Type]"
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In your message, please include:
- Your name and organization
- A brief overview of your objectives
- Preferred timeframes (2-3 options)
- Specific areas you'd like to address
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Confirmation
You'll receive a response within 2 business days with availability, a calendar invitation, and a pre-session questionnaire to maximize our time together.