Andy Potanin

About Andy Potanin

Technology executive with 20+ years’ experience driving secure digital transformation, enterprise cloud strategy, and mission-critical innovation across commercial, government, and defense sectors. Proven success founding and scaling a global technology firm serving 200+ clients across education, real estate, entertainment, and manufacturing. Expertise in DevSecOps, enterprise security architecture, and cloud-native engineering.* Led multi-phase modernization initiatives delivering regulatory compliance (SOC 2, PCI-DSS, NIST), deployment efficiency improvements exceeding 10x, and operational cost reductions of 30–60%. Advised on national cybersecurity strategy for Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and directed post-acquisition cloud transformation at Transact Campus. Trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies.* Recognized for building resilient infrastructure, securing complex payment systems, modernizing legacy platforms, and mentoring high-performing global engineering teams. U.S. Marine Corps veteran with deep experience leading high-impact initiatives under pressure in combat and enterprise environments.Areas of Expertise:* Strategic Planning & Execution* Project Management* Multidisciplinary Operations* Data Analysis & Management* Operational Excellence* Revenue & EBITDA Growth* Sales & Marketing Strategy* Team Building & LeadershipSelected Career Achievements:* Led cloud-native transformation, resulting in $1.6B exit via Roper acquisition and merger with CBORD, more than doubling enterprise value from post-divesture positioning.* Drove a 34% improvement in EBITDA and quadrupled transaction volume.

Experience

1. Web Architect

   Udx

   Jan 2024 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Architecting the internet of microserives we use everyday. From our desktops to the cloud I help teams craft the web.

Education

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Executive MBA Candidate, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2019

• Webster University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, Procurement and Acquisitions

  2010 — 2012

• Campbell University

  Bachelors, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Project Management
• Php
• Brand Development
• Wordpress
• Exchange Server
• Website Development
• Airfortress
• Marketing
• Plugin Development
• Integration
• Node.js
• Mysql
• Erp
• Coreos
• Html
• Business Development
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Sharepoint
• Cms
• Linux
• User Interface Design
• Css
• Microsoft Exchange
• E-Commerce
• Business Analytics
• Paypal Api
• Xpath
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Javascript
• Ios Development
• Web Development
• SEO
• Predictive Modeling
• Authorize.net Api
• Docker
• Elasticsearch
• Active Directory
• Web Application Development
• Jquery