Andy Bengel

Experience

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  Ohio Army National Guard

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2009

  Information Systems Management Specialist

  • Served as Systems Analyst and Database Manager for Strength Management Division, U.S. Army Central deployed forward in Operation Iraqi Freedom from July 2006-September 2007.• Automated Joint Personnel Status Report (JPERSTAT) using the DTAS database, saving an estimated $7.2 million in manual labor costs.• Developed software to locate invalid data and automatically send email notifications to improve DTAS database accuracy.• Created Joint Strength Information Reporting web site using DTAS database to increase Central Command strength awareness.• Administered Windows 2003 Server with SQL Server 2000 database. Show less

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  Cincinnati WebTec

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

  Web Developer

  • Developed over Web Sites using ASP/ASP.Net and SQL Server 2005• Maintained SMTP/POP/IMAP server• Installed and maintained Windows 2003/2008 Server• Administered IIS6/IIS7 web server• Implemented Linux (Ubuntu) server virtualization

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  Tracker Products

  Dec 2009 - Oct 2012

  Software Engineer
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  InfoTrust

  Oct 2012 - now

  As the Director of Technology Innovation, I play a critical role in the development of innovative products and technologies from concept to market launch. My responsibilities include defining and executing technology strategies, identifying emerging trends, and ensuring alignment with business goals. I contribute to the end-to-end product development process, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. Leveraging my extensive experience in cloud computing, I solve complex technical challenges and deliver effective solutions. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. Additionally, I engage with key stakeholders to understand their needs and provide technical insights, manage multiple projects simultaneously using agile methodologies, and advocate for a culture of innovation through workshops and training sessions.Currently, I am prototyping generative AI functionality, exploring its potential to enhance our product offerings. Throughout my tenure, I have contributed to the development and launch of several innovative products, aiding in significant business growth and market expansion. My efforts have streamlined the product development process, reducing time-to-market and improving overall efficiency. I have built strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met. Show less As the Head of Product Development and Software Architect at InfoTrust, I played a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying our flagship product, Tag Inspector, a state-of-the-art tag governance platform. My responsibilities included leading the architecture and engineering of the platform, managing a small, agile team, and overseeing the full development lifecycle from concept to release. I was instrumental in ensuring the platform's scalability, high performance, and reliability. My hands-on approach involved extensive use of AWS for cloud infrastructure, optimizing costs, and maintaining high availability. I also developed and implemented CI/CD processes, enabling efficient and streamlined deployments. Additionally, I focused on real-time data processing and analytics, enhancing the platform's capabilities and providing valuable insights to our clients.Key achievements include architecting a system that scanned over a million websites and identified trillions of tags, developing a high-traffic analytics tracking script used by major brands, and implementing a robust cloud infrastructure strategy that significantly reduced costs and ensured high availability. My efforts contributed to the platform's success and adoption by major brands, enhancing our market position and driving business growth. Show less

  • Director of Technology Innovation

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Head Of Product Development / Software Architect

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2022