Andrew Ekchian

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ABOUT ANDREW EKCHIAN

I\'m an accomplished IT architect and project/program management leader with over 9 years of progressive experience managing enterprise-scale systems across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and applications within one of the largest school districts in the U.S. I specialize in delivering secure, compliant, and high-availability environments supporting sensitive operations—whether it’s incident response, forensic systems, or cloud and identity transformations.At LAUSD, I managed an extensive portfolio and led initiatives that reduced system redundancies, implemented disaster recovery and co-location infrastructure across 1,200+ sites, and drove compliance alignment with NIST and ISO standards. My projects reduced vulnerabilities by over 80% and cut downtime by 18%, while consistently finishing ahead of schedule and under budget.I’m passionate about implementing technical systems that serve people first—through inclusive design, clear stakeholder communication, and respect for the critical missions of public institutions. My focus is not only technical excellence, but change management that enables staff across all levels of technical familiarity to thrive.Currently exploring roles where I can bring this mindset to mission-driven public service agencies, especially those requiring strong coordination across legal, investigative, HR, and health-adjacent functions. I hold certifications in AWS Solutions Architecture, PMP, TOGAF, ITIL, and Azure Fundamentals.My mission is unwavering: to harness the power of technology and data, catalyzing academic and institutional triumphs. Additionally, my bilingual abilities in English and Armenian add a unique facet to my professional repertoire. Core Competencies: Security Compliance🤝 Stakeholder Engagement Budgeting & Forecasting Data Protection & Governance Technical Implementations Disaster Recovery Enterprise Architecture Cloud Computing Account & People Management‍ Training & Development Process Improvement Tech Stack: Sparx Enterprise Architecture, Tableau, Power BI, Visio, MS Project, SAP, E-Recruit, Searchsoft, Case Manager, Citrix, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, both Mac & PC Platforms.I am on the lookout for groundbreaking opportunities where I can infuse my vast expertise in IT architecture and strategic tech transformation. Ready to collaborate with visionary teams and institutions that are poised to redefine the educational tech landscape.