Andy Byron is the current CEO of Astronomer, a data orchestration company that achieved "unicorn" status in 2022 with a valuation of over $1 billion. He has been in this role since July 2023, leading the company's growth and expansion in areas like AI and cloud infrastructure.
Byron is a seasoned tech executive with a career spanning several high-profile companies. Before joining Astronomer, he held executive positions at Lacework (as President), Cybereason (as Chief Revenue Officer), and Fuze (as President and Chief Operating Officer). At Fuze, he was instrumental in growing revenue significantly, from approximately $20 million to over $100 million. He also has experience with BMC Software, BladeLogic, and VeriCenter.
He is an alumnus of Providence College, a liberal arts institution.
Recently, Andy Byron gained significant public attention due to a viral "kiss cam" incident at a Coldplay concert in Boston, where he was filmed with Kristin Cabot, Astronomer's Chief People Officer. The incident led to widespread speculation and discussion online.