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 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
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