Andrew W.
Technology & Transformation Executive | GenAI • Data • Cloud • Cybersecurity | MBA, SAFe SPC
- Role
- Director of Information Technologies at Delta Star, Inc
- Location
- Roanoke, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew W.
My mission is to turn technology into a competitive weapon, not a cost center. For global…
Experience
Director of Information Technologies
Oct 2025 — Present · Lynchburg, VA, US
As Director of IT at Delta Star, I lead the organization\'s technology strategy and operations across plants, service, and field operations. My core mission is to build a reliable, secure, and data-driven foundation for growth, leveraging advanced technologies like AI/ML to unlock new efficiencies and insights.Key Responsibilities & Initiatives:Strategic Roadmap Ownership: Define and own the 3–5 year technology roadmap, ensuring tight alignment with business OKRs and rigorous cost discipline, including strategic integration of emerging technologies like AI/ML where impactful.Cyber/OT Resilience: Strengthen cybersecurity and operational technology (OT) resilience and hygiene, enhancing protection without impeding operational flow.ERP Optimization: Drive improvements in ERP scheduling and data quality to provide clearer promise dates and accurate capacity views, enabling future predictive analytics and automation.Operational Visibility: Implement shared operations dashboards across plant, service, and supply chain for real-time, actionable insights, forming a bedrock for advanced analytical capabilities.Service Delivery Maturity: Mature IT service delivery processes, incorporating robust SLAs, proactive problem management, and a structured \"pilot → hyper care → scale\" model.Core Platform Modernization: Modernize foundational platforms including network, identity, M365/Collaboration, endpoint management, and data infrastructure, specifically preparing for large-scale data ingestion and processing essential for AI/ML initiatives.High-Trust Culture: Cultivate a high-trust IT culture through clear priorities, transparent communication, public recognition of wins, and private coaching for development.Focus Areas: Operational excellence · Cybersecurity/OT · ERP & analytics · AI/ML Integration · Change management · Vendor strategy
Education
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
2006 — 2009
Virginia Tech
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Cyber Security
2023 — 2025
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