About Kirin Solutions
Kirin Solutions LLC is an independent advisory firm focused on networking infrastructure, telecommunications technology, and AI-driven systems.
The firm advises private equity firms, telecom operators, financial institutions, and networking startups navigating major technology shifts.
Founder
Andrew Coward is a technology executive and industry advisor specializing in networking infrastructure, telecommunications platforms, and AI-driven systems.
With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications and networking, Andrew has held executive leadership positions at IBM, Lumina Networks, Brocade, Juniper, Carrier IQ, and Unisphere. At IBM he rebooted the networking division, oversaw five company acquisitions, and developed IBM Network Intelligence — an AI-native product combining LLMs with time-series foundation models.
Through Kirin Solutions, Andrew advises private equity firms, telecom operators, financial institutions, and technology startups on strategic technology decisions including infrastructure evolution, product strategy, and technology investment opportunities.
Industry Focus
- AI-driven networking platforms
- Network automation and observability
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Infrastructure software startups
- Technology investment due diligence