Resume

Andrew Nolan

I architect scalable systems that drive valuation and successful exits—proven by 3 acquisitions in 15 years.

Lifetime Impact

$42M+

Combined P&L across three acquisitions

600+

Staff managed at peak

230+

Points of presence

3

Successful exits

Experience

Aramark

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality + Good Uncle

VP Operations (Aramark) | CEO (Good Uncle)

Sep 2021 – Jan 2026

$25M revenue · $5M budget · 150 employees · 70-vehicle fleet · 18 markets

  • The AI Transformation: Architected a new operating system replacing 150-person manual functions with autonomous agent workflows. Built the logic layer that auto-routes orders and generates marketing assets, maintaining $5M revenue with a 2-person team.
  • The Hardware: Led engineering sprint to design a proprietary mobile-kitchen vehicle platform. Integrated a 24.8 kWh battery system to support cooking-in-transit, scaling fleet to 70 custom units.
  • The Scale: Built proprietary technology ecosystem with 75,000 users, connecting customer ordering (React Native) with driver logistics and commissary production.
Good Uncle

Good Uncle

COO → VP Operations → Senior Director

Oct 2016 – Sep 2021

Acquired by Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) in May 2019

"Recruited by Founders Wiley Cerilli & Matt Doumar to build the ops engine."

  • The Mandate: Recruited by Founders Wiley Cerilli and Matt Doumar to build operational infrastructure for a venture-backed food delivery startup.
  • The Win: Led operations through acquisition and Fortune 200 integration, maintaining brand identity while achieving corporate compliance.
  • The Efficiency: Reduced labor costs 21% through cloud-based video surveillance and centralized production models.

Salad Pangea

Director of Operations

May 2013 – Aug 2016

Acquired by Mohegan Holdings in May 2016

  • Built operational infrastructure from ground up; created inventory, production, forecasting, and purchasing systems
  • Grew revenue to $6.8M across catering, delivery, and brick-and-mortar channels
  • Managed 50+ employees including GMs, chef consultants, and marketing team

'wichcraft (Tom Colicchio)

Manager of Operations | Expansion GM

Aug 2011 – Jun 2013

  • Managed $10M+ P&L at Bryant Park flagship including high-volume bar partnership
  • Led expansion to premier locations at NYPL and Chelsea Piers

Escape Restaurant Group

Founding Partner

Oct 2009 – May 2011

  • Co-founded holding company; built from $0 to $689K revenue with $97K profit in 18 months

Education

Binghamton University

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

2009

Skills

Building Business

P&L ManagementPost-Acquisition IntegrationUnit EconomicsVendor Negotiation

Building Tech

React NativeNode.jsSystem ArchitectureHardware/IoTAI Implementation

Building Teams

Org DesignRemote/Hybrid LeadershipChange ManagementExecutive Reporting

Vertical Expertise

Food TechLast-Mile LogisticsComplex OperationsHigher Ed