Andrew Tonkin

Andrew Tonkin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technology Manager

  • Education

    • Florida Institute of Technology

      1995 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Engineering
    • Florida Institute of Technology

      1995 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Electrical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma (President), Florida Tech Dance Association (Vice President), Protestant Campus Ministry board (Undergraduate Representative), Tau Beta Pi Graduated with Honors in Computer and Electrical Engineering (double major). Received Florida Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship, and the Florida Undergraduate Scholar Award.

  • Experience

    • Florida Institute of Technology

      Aug 1995 - May 1999
      Lab assistant, campus computer center

      ● Supervised and maintained a network of over of over 40 IBM and Mac computers. Provided technical support for users on a wide range of software.

    • IBM Systems and Technology Group

      Jun 1999 - Mar 2014
      Technology Manager, ISV Enablement

      ● Provided worldwide technical leadership for key ISV's, enabling them on STG platforms to support global solution sales. ● Drove availability and currency of ISV software applications on IBM platforms and adoption of IBM technologies into ISV products to increase IBM platform differentiation in the market. ● Supported strategic customer proposals and RFP's by delivering leadership performance proof points, sizing guides, and collateral for my ISV's● Completed ISV benchmarks/performance tests that allow the sizing of STG products with ISV application solutions. ● Co-authored collateral which were used by IBM / ISV sales teams and end customers: benchmark whitepapers, solution briefs, reference architectures, etc.● Influenced development so that IBM products took ISV requirements into account. ● Directly contributed to resolution of STG ISV customer sales issues.● Presented IBM STG to my ISV's and customers at workshops/industry events.● Managed equipment, capital, and depreciation for the department. Built & executed a detailed equipment plan for my Telco ISVs, managing systems in several countries. Show less

    • MATRIXX Software

      Apr 2014 - now
      Technology Manager, Engineering

      MATRIXX Software is a Silicon Valley based provider of real-time business management and charging (BSS) solutions that enable telecom service providers to profit and innovate as they transition to Digital.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

      Cisco
      Jan 2000
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    • IBM Certified Expert IT Specialist (Actualizing IT Solutions)

      IBM
      Jan 2010
    • IBM Certified Specialist - System x Technical

      IBM
      Jan 1999
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    • IBM Certified Systems Expert - BladeCenter

      IBM
      Jan 2007
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    • OpenGroup Master Certified IT Specialist (Cross Systems, Support)

      The Open Group
      Jan 2010
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • High School Youthworker

      Issued by Cary Church of God (Cary, NC) on Jan 2003
      Cary Church of God (Cary, NC)Associated with Andrew Tonkin
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Community of Hope (Raleigh, NC) on Sept 2003
      Community of Hope (Raleigh, NC)Associated with Andrew Tonkin
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Cary Church of God (Cary, NC) and Iglesia De Dios (Guayaquil, Ecuador) on Jan 2001
      Cary Church of God (Cary, NC) and Iglesia De Dios (Guayaquil, Ecuador)Associated with Andrew Tonkin