Andy W.

About Andy W.

Entrepreneur. Special Operations veteran. Builder of mission-driven technology platforms.I founded Quiet Professionals to solve a persistent national security challenge:how to transform fragmented data into decisive, real-time intelligence for those operating at the tactical edge.Over the past decade, we have grown Quiet Professionals into a trusted partner to Special Operations Forces, the Intelligence Community, and Combatant Commands, while evolving from a services-led contractor into a scalable, AI-enabled defense technology platform.Today, our work centers on:AI-driven data fusion and geospatial intelligenceReal-time mission analytics and decision supportSecure cloud and enterprise integrationOperational support to global SOF and joint missionsThrough strategic partnerships, targeted M&A, and disciplined execution, we are building a next-generation defense intelligence platform designed for scale, speed, and mission impact.Prior to entrepreneurship, I served more than two decades in U.S. Special Operations, retiring as a decorated Sergeant Major. That experience continues to shape how I lead—mission first, people always, excellence without noise.Beyond the company, I support veteran-focused initiatives, mentor emerging leaders, and advocate for Tampa Bay’s continued rise as a center of defense, intelligence, and advanced technology innovation.If you are focused on advancing national security, defense technology, or mission-driven innovation, I welcome the conversation.

Experience

1. Founder CEO

   Quiet Professionals, Llc

   Jan 2013 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Founder and CEO of a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned defense intelligence and technology platform supporting Special Operations Forces, the Intelligence Community, and Combatant Commands worldwide.Under my leadership, Quiet Professionals has:Achieved sustained high-growth expansion, scaling from startup to a nationally recognized defense partnerEvolved from a services-focused contractor into an AI-enabled, data-fusion-driven mission technology platformDelivered geospatial intelligence, real-time analytics, and operational mission support across global defense environmentsEstablished strategic technology partnerships and executed targeted acquisitions to accelerate platform capability and scaleBuilt a high-performance, mission-first culture rooted in Special Operations values and disciplined executionToday, Quiet Professionals is focused on advancing:AI-enabled intelligence and decision supportPlanet-scale data fusion and geospatial analyticsSecure cloud and enterprise mission systemsNext-generation capabilities aligned to JADC2 and joint warfighting transformationOur mission remains constant:Deliver decisive advantage to those who protect national security.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  BSIT, Business and Information Technology

  2001 — 2005