# Andrew Morgan

> Principal AI Engineer at Airia with 20+ years in technology, based in Dublin, Ireland. Specializing in enterprise AI platforms, secure code execution for AI agents, the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols. Holder of 13+ granted US patents, VMware EUC MVP, vExpert, and Microsoft MVP.

- **Website:** https://andrewmorgan.ie
- **GitHub:** https://github.com/andyjmorgan
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjmorgan
- **Email:** andrew@andrewmorgan.ie
- **Location:** Dublin, Ireland

## Background

Solution-oriented full stack developer and enterprise architect with 20+ years bridging technical implementation and business strategy. From founding ThinScale Technology to leading R&D at VMware's Office of the CTO, Andrew has shipped 10+ prototypes to production and earned the VMware EUC MVP award for pandemic contributions.

Deep working knowledge of virtualization, containers, and networking combined with a passion for end user computing and enterprise AI platforms. He excels at working independently on complex architectures for extended periods.

He currently focuses on enterprise AI platforms, secure code execution, and AI pipeline orchestration.

## Community Recognition

- VMware EUC MVP (Multiple Years)
- VMware vExpert (Multiple Years)
- Citrix Technology Professional (CTP) (Multiple Years)
- Microsoft MVP Enterprise Mobility (Multiple Years)
- NVIDIA GRID Community Advisor
- VMware EUC Champion

## Projects

Side projects, mostly built around AI agents and self-hosted under the DonkeyWork banner.

### DonkeyWork Recordings
Turn text into a podcast your agent can publish. A self-hosted text-to-podcast service for agents: post paragraphs over MCP or REST; it synthesises them with Kokoro TTS, stitches an mp3, stores it in SeaweedFS, and publishes a per-user RSS feed your podcast app can subscribe to. Tech: TypeScript, React, MCP, Kokoro TTS, ffmpeg, RSS.
- Live: https://recordings.donkeywork.dev
- Source: https://github.com/andyjmorgan/DonkeyWork-Recordings

### DonkeyWork Vault
The secrets & OAuth broker built for agents. One vault for API keys and OAuth connections: stores them encrypted, hands agents short-lived tokens on demand, and refreshes them automatically — so credentials never live in skills or code. Ships a checksum-verified `dwvault` CLI for drop-in use from any agent. Tech: TypeScript, React, OAuth, OIDC. Supports custom OAuth providers (Google / Microsoft / GitHub / Dropbox).
- Live: https://vault.donkeywork.dev
- Source: https://github.com/andyjmorgan/DonkeyWork-Vault

### DonkeyWork Agents
Visual agent builder with orchestrations, MCP + A2A integration, and full trace audit. A platform for designing, running, and inspecting AI agents: drag-and-drop agent composer with prompts, sub-agents, and tool nodes; first-class MCP and A2A server support; per-call trace audit. Includes Navi, an always-on personal agent. Tech: TypeScript, React, Go, MCP, A2A, OpenTelemetry.
- Live: https://agents.donkeywork.dev

### A2A Explorer
Point it at any A2A agent card and start talking. A web test client for the A2A (Agent-to-Agent) protocol: fetches `.well-known/agent.json`, auto-detects auth (OAuth / API key / anonymous), and gives you a clean streaming chat surface against any compliant agent. Tech: TypeScript, React, A2A Protocol.
- Live: https://a2a-explorer.donkeywork.dev
- Source: https://github.com/andyjmorgan/a2a-explorer

### Sandbox Manager
Kata-isolated dev sandboxes with a warm pool for instant allocation. A K3s-backed sandbox manager that hands out isolated environments on demand, powered by Kata Containers. Streams shell output in real time and keeps a warm pool so allocations are instant. Exposes an MCP server surface for agents. Tech: Go, Kubernetes, Kata Containers, WebSockets.
- Live: https://sandbox.donkeywork.dev

### Toon Token
Tokenizer comparison across embedded data formats. An analysis tool that measures how different serialization formats (JSON, YAML, TOON, XML) cost in context-window tokens across major model tokenizers — so you can pick the cheapest representation. Tech: Python, Tokenizers, Analysis.
- Live: https://toon.donkeywork.dev/

### Markdown Editor
Minimal, fast markdown editor with live preview. A distraction-free markdown editor built around Monaco: drag-and-drop a file or start fresh; live rendered preview, syntax highlighting, and export to HTML / PDF. Tech: TypeScript, React, Monaco Editor.
- Live: https://markdown.donkeywork.dev/

### DonkeyWork Agentlings
Tiny single-loop agents for pattern prototyping. A lightweight Python library for building single-message-loop agents — great for sketching ReAct, tool-use, or planner patterns before committing to a heavier framework. Provider-agnostic (Anthropic / OpenAI). Tech: Python, AsyncIO, Tool Use.
- Source: https://github.com/andyjmorgan/DonkeyWork-Agentlings

## Work Experience

### Airia — Principal AI Engineer (March 2025 - Present), Dublin, Ireland
Research and Development | AI Innovation.
- Architecting enterprise AI full-stack platform for secure workflow modernization
- Leading AI lifecycle integration and corporate data protection initiatives
- Driving rapid deployment of industry-leading models with measurable ROI
- Simplifying AI adoption across enterprise environments

### Airia — Research and Development | AI Innovation (March 2024 - March 2025), Dublin, Ireland
Early stage R&D and platform development.
- Core platform architecture and prototype development
- AI model integration and testing frameworks
- Security and compliance infrastructure design

### VMware — Staff Engineer 2, Workspace One Engineering (March 2023 - March 2024), Dublin, Ireland
Product development and innovation.
- Product development and innovation on core Workspace One platform
- Navigating colossal monolith and microservices to deliver customer value
- Training and guiding new engineering teams on complex architecture
- Architecture, design and strategy for upcoming features
- Working independently on core features for extended durations

### VMware — Staff Engineer 2, EUC Office of the CTO (March 2017 - March 2023), Dublin, Ireland
R&D product improvement and strategic partnerships.
- R&D product improvement, strategic partnerships, high-profile customer escalations
- Developed 10+ prototypes integrated into product by engineering teams
- Released features into VMware Flings program for customer consumption
- Awarded EUC MVP for outstanding commitment during pandemic
- Independently developed prototypes into full product features

### Zinopy — Senior Solutions Architect (September 2014 - March 2017), Dublin, Ireland
Enterprise virtualization solutions delivery.
- Architected enterprise-scale virtualization solutions for major clients
- Led technical pre-sales and solution design engagements
- Delivered complex EUC and virtualization projects
- Collaborated with product vendors on strategic implementations

### AndrewMorgan Ltd — Owner / Independent Consultant (October 2014 - March 2024), Dublin, Ireland
Self-employed consulting and advisory services (concurrent with primary employment).
- Independent virtualization and EUC consulting for enterprise clients
- Strategic advisory on desktop virtualization and mobility solutions
- Architecture design and implementation services

### ThinScale Technology — Founder (January 2013 - April 2015), Dublin, Ireland
Enterprise desktop virtualization startup.
- Founded and bootstrapped enterprise VDI solution company
- Developed innovative thin client management platform
- Built scalable architecture for desktop virtualization
- Successfully exited after product validation

### Enterprise Solutions Ltd — Chief Technology Officer (May 2013 - September 2014), Dublin, Ireland
Technical leadership in virtualization consulting.
- Led highly skilled team of virtualization consultants
- Designed scalable, highly available desktop virtualization architectures
- Provided roadmap guidance for virtualization, cloud and mobility
- Architected Citrix NetScaler load balancing solutions

### LeasePlan Infrastructure Services — Technical Architect (September 2010 - May 2013), Dublin, Ireland
Enterprise architecture and technical leadership.
- Designed modifiable, dependable and scalable technical architectures
- Evaluated projects ensuring correct development methods
- Collaborated with teams to plan improved technology solutions
- Provided technical guidance and training to implementation teams

### LeasePlan Infrastructure Services — Windows & Citrix Specialist (August 2008 - September 2010), Dublin, Ireland
Citrix and virtualization implementation.
- Designed and implemented Citrix XenApp 4.5 architecture for 4000+ users
- Utilized RES Workspace Manager, App-V, and Imprivata layering
- Advanced troubleshooting in server-based computing environments
- Migrated businesses to hosted desktop Private Cloud
- SME for Application and Desktop virtualization

### Telefonica O2 — Windows Systems Administrator (September 2007 - August 2008), Ireland
Enterprise infrastructure management.
- Supported 2 Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 farms (80+ servers, 500+ users)
- Managed Exchange 2003 servers for 1400+ users with clustering
- Maintained 300+ HP/Dell servers across 4 datacenter sites
- Enterprise Active Directory, DHCP, DNS administration

### Chubb Security — Network and Systems Administrator (May 2005 - September 2007), Ireland
Multi-site infrastructure management.
- Managed 5-site WAN with 300+ users
- Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls administration
- Citrix Metaframe XP deployment and implementation
- Windows 2000/2003 server infrastructure

### Dell — Technical Cell Leader (September 2003 - May 2005), Ireland
Technical team leadership and escalations.
- Trained, coached and managed team of 6-10 technicians
- Technical escalation point for support teams
- Corporate travel and consultancy for Dell Managed Services
- Advanced hardware, networking and software support

## Patents

13 granted US patents in AI orchestration, secure execution, and enterprise AI infrastructure.

- Dynamic enforcement of management rules associated with artificial intelligence pipeline model routing — US 12,579,347 (March 17, 2026) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12579347
- Management of connector services and connected artificial intelligence agents for message senders and recipients — US 12,579,298 (March 17, 2026) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12579298
- Ensuring model context protocol server integrity for artificial intelligence agents — US 12,574,336 (March 10, 2026) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12574336
- Streamlined policy administration of model context protocol servers for artificial intelligence agents — US 12,568,091 (March 3, 2026) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12568091
- Proxy-based secure model context protocol server access for artificial intelligence agents — US 12,562,968 (February 24, 2026) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12562968
- Insecure model context protocol server remediation for artificial intelligence agents — US 12,549,574 (February 10, 2026) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12549574
- Management of connector services and connected artificial intelligence agents for message senders — US 12,488,138 (December 2, 2025) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12488138
- Management of connector services and connected artificial intelligence agents for message senders and recipients — US 12,411,858 (September 9, 2025) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12411858
- Secure code execution for artificial intelligence agents — US 12,393,676 (August 19, 2025), sole inventor — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12393676
- Management of connector services and connected artificial intelligence agents for message senders — US 12,386,994 (August 12, 2025) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12386994
- Adaptation to detected fluctuations in outputs across artificial intelligence models — US 12,387,106 (August 12, 2025), sole inventor — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12387106
- Dynamic enforcement of management rules associated with artificial intelligence pipeline object providers — US 12,277,245 (April 15, 2025) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12277245
- Dynamic enforcement of management rules associated with artificial intelligence pipeline object selections — US 12,242,651 (March 4, 2025) — https://patents.justia.com/patent/12242651

## Certifications

Industry certifications across virtualization, networking, and systems administration.

### Citrix
- Citrix Mobility Specialist Practicum (May 2016)
- Citrix Virtualization Specialist Practicum (February 2016)
- Citrix Certified Professional – Mobility (CCP-M) (May 2015)
- Citrix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE-V) (May 2014)
- CCA for Citrix NetScaler 9 (May 2013)
- Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator (CCAA) for XenApp 6 (July 2012)
- Citrix Certified Advanced Administrator (CCAA) (March 2012)
- Citrix Certified Integration Architect for Virtualization (CCIA) (November 2011)
- Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer for Virtualisation (CCEE) (November 2011)
- CCA for XenServer 5.6 (October 2011)
- CCA for XenDesktop 5 (September 2011)
- CCA for Citrix XenApp 6.5 (January 2011)
- CCA for Citrix XenApp 6 (January 2011)
- CCA for Citrix XenApp 5 (Windows Server 2003) (March 2008)
- CCA for XenApp (Presentation Server 4) (January 2008)
- CCA for Citrix Access Gateway 4 (January 2008)
- CCA for Citrix Password Manager 4 (January 2008)

### VMware
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualisation (VCP5-DCV) (February 2015)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) v5 (February 2012)
- VMware Certified Professional – vSphere 5 (February 2012)
- VMware Certified Professional – vSphere 4 (May 2011)

### Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure (December 2012)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 (December 2012)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (Server Administrator, Enterprise Support Technician)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Windows Vista, Server 2008 AD, Server 2008 Network Infrastructure)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Server 2003, Windows 2000) (March 2008)
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (Windows XP) (October 2004)
- Microsoft Certified Professional (June 2003)

### Red Hat
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) (November 2009)
- Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) (November 2009)

### Cisco
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (June 2008)