Dr. Andrew C. L.

Experience

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  U.S. Army

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2007

  US Army Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer

  U.S. Army. Infantry (82nd Airborne Division) and Military Intelligence Officer (1st Armored Division)Iraq & Afghanistan. 2 Bronze Star Medals. Counter Intelligence Officer- Battalion Intelligence Officer (S2) (2-37 AR BN, 1AD)- Assistant Brigade Intelligence Officer (1st BDE, 1 AD)- Assistant Chief of Staff G3 Operations & Readiness Officer (82nd ABN)- Airborne 81mm Mortar Platoon Leader (1-505 PIR)- Airborne Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader (1-505 PIR)- Airborne Anti-Tank Platoon Leader (1-505-PIR) Show less

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  BAE Systems

  Jan 2007 - May 2017

  Transition Director for an IT modernization program focused on migrating legacy systems to a baseline desktop solution. Managed a skilled team of IT and technical experts operating across multiple service areas using the SAFe/Agile framework. Engaged with executive level customers while meeting demanding delivery schedules in a complex matrixed environment. Provided critical Proposal Management support resulting in successful Task Order awards. Primary liaison and lead point of contact for multiple DoD organizations as they prepared to modernize their desktop solution and award select Task Orders. Interacted with senior government officials, the Joint Program Management Office and associated DoD representatives on a weekly basis. Conducted Technical Exchange Meetings to de-conflict and coordinate efforts in a complex and dynamic environment. Management & oversight of 3 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts (consisting of over two dozen separate Task Orders / Statements of Work) supporting multiple DoD organizations with cumulative contract values in excess of $650 million and 1,250+ employees in CONUS and OCONUS locations. Managed a five year, $75M, 120+ person sensitive DoD contract in support of CONUS & OCONUS operations in SW Asia and the Middle East. Worked closely and collaboratively with executive and policy level DoD leaders to rapidly deploy specialized and tailored support globally as part of the overall national security efforts. Combined Joint Intelligence Operations Center – Afghanistan (CJIOC-A)Senior Afghan Governance Analyst Deputy PM for a 120+ person DoD contract focused on operations in SW Asia and the Middle East. BAE Systems Global Analysis Business Area Employee of the YearKey note speaker at the 8th Annual Afghanistan Conference in Tampa, FL hosted by USCENTCOM AFPAK COE & NGIC. Combined Joint Intelligence Operations Center – Afghanistan (CJIOC-A)Afghan Governance Analyst (Afghan Presidential Election)Senior Afghan Governance AnalystDoD Pakistan-Afghanistan Coordination Cell (PACC), J-5, Pentagon Joint Staff Support Combined Intelligence Operations Center - Iraq (CIOC)Security Forces Analyst

  • IT Transition & Adoption Planning Manager (Director User Transition)

    Aug 2016 - May 2017

  • IT Customer Engagement Lead

    Oct 2015 - May 2017

  • PMO Manager

    Sept 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Program Manager

    Dec 2011 - Sept 2015

  • Forward Deployed Project Manager, Senior All-Source Analyst

    Jul 2011 - Nov 2011

  • Deputy Program Manager, Senior All-Source Analyst

    Nov 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Project Manager, Senior All-Source Analyst

    Jan 2008 - Oct 2010

  • Task Lead, Security Forces Analyst

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
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  Raytheon

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  Led a seasoned team of 250+ IT specialists in Aurora, Colorado focused on Operations and Maintenance support to multiple DoD customers. The team provides Tier 2 & 3 maintenance and specialized IT operational support to include network, firewall, multimedia, as well as hardware distribution and maintenance services, tailored site tools, software development, multiple Task Orders and Special Project implementation among others. Led an IT Operations team of 100+ specialists focused on Tier 1, 2 and 3 maintenance and service support activities for complex and sensitive IT systems, network services, firewall security, hardware support, as well as multimedia and other specialized IT tools. Also responsible for 9 unique and highly complex Task Orders that provided maintenance, desktop services, and alert/cyber support to several sites CONUS and OCONUS for various DoD and government customers.

  • Senior IT Program Manager - Site Lead

    May 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Senior IT Program Manager - IT Operations

    Jun 2017 - May 2018
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  Microsoft

  Feb 2019 - now

  Leverages deep expertise in cloud technologies to design and implement mission-driven solutions for federal customers, spanning data platforms, AI, analytics, security, application development, Power Platform, and infrastructure. This role involves leading technical discussions with senior stakeholders, assessing competitive technologies, and driving cross-solution architectures that enable scalable and repeatable production deployments. Principal Customer Success Account Manager supporting the U.S. Army and its overall modernization efforts and transition into the Cloud. Orchestrated Cloud Consumption efforts across the Microsoft Army business. Developed and refined forecasts and long-term trends, drove cross-functional business processes, and maintained business model innovations. Synchronized strategies within the Defense Customer Success Unit. Provided key updates to executive level leadership. Principal Cloud Program Manager supporting the DoD and Army business to help customers modernize and maximize Azure cloud capabilities to support their current operations and missions. Lead Program Manager for the Microsoft Federal Windows & Linux Server to Azure Migration Program that accelerates the customer's journey to the Cloud. Senior Cloud Program Manager as part of the Customer Success Unit supporting Fed Civ and DoD programs migrating customers to Azure and Office 365 (US Air Force & US Postal Service). Focus includes Network as a Service and integration efforts with Compute & Store and End User Services among others.

  • Cross Solution Cloud Architect (Data & AI)

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Principal Customer Success Account Manager

    Oct 2023 - Mar 2025

  • Azure Cloud Program Director (Army)

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Principal Cloud Program Manager

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Cloud Program Manager - Customer Success Unit

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2021
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  The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science

  Jan 2023 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Adjunct Professor for Graduate Level Courses within George Washington University's School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS). Focus area on Cybersecurity & Privacy.