🌐 Who Is Andy Byron? Understanding the Man Behind Astronomer Andy Byron is the current CEO of Astronomer , a rising star in the world of data orchestration. He officially assumed the leadership role in July 2023 , bringing with him a deep background in cybersecurity and SaaS (Software as a Service) from his previous roles at companies like Cybereason , Fuze , and Lacework . Astronomer is best known for developing Astro , its managed service based on Apache Airflow , which helps enterprises automate and monitor complex data workflows. Under Byron's leadership, the company has focused on scaling adoption of Astro among large-scale businesses. 📈 How Astronomer’s Growth Impacts Andy Byron’s Net Worth In May 2025 , Astronomer raised a major Series D funding round , pulling in $93 million and bringing its valuation to approximately $1.2 to $1.3 billion . This positions Astronomer as one of the most valuable private companies in the data infrastructure space. As CEO, Andy Byron ...