Andrew Drew Sweeney

About Andrew Drew Sweeney

I’m an IT professional with a passion for systems administration, identity management, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure. I enjoy working hands-on with technology—configuring virtual environments, securing networks, and solving the technical challenges that keep systems running smoothly and securely.I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity at DePaul University, focusing on networks and infrastructure. Through this program, I’ve deepened my understanding of firewalls, identity management, and digital forensics while expanding my interest in cloud security and infrastructure automation. I’m always looking for ways to build new skills through both academic work and personal projects.Outside of school and professional development, I enjoy running a homelab, learning new technologies, and staying active through soccer and fitness. I’m also a big fan of video games, great food, and chess, all things that challenge me to think strategically and unwind after a long day.

Experience

1. System Administrator

   Progressive Components

   Jun 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As a System Administrator supporting a hybrid cloud environment, I lead critical infrastructure, endpoint security, and user operations across both Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms—driving secure, scalable, and efficient IT services for a mid-sized manufacturing organization.Microsoft 365 & Azure Administration: Manage full lifecycle administration of Microsoft 365 and Azure AD, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune, Teams, and conditional access policies—ensuring security compliance and seamless collaboration.Hybrid Infrastructure Management: Oversee deployment, configuration, and maintenance of both on-premises servers and cloud environments. Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability through continuous monitoring and automation using tools like PowerShell and Group Policy.Endpoint & Identity Security: Implement and maintain security baselines for user endpoints using Microsoft Defender, Intune, and Entra ID (Azure AD), with a strong focus on Zero Trust principles, policy hardening, and MFA enforcement.Support & IT Operations Leadership: Lead Tier 1–3 support operations, resolving escalations, managing ticketing systems (Jira), and improving internal IT workflows through documentation and automation.Vendor & SaaS Integration: Act as primary technical liaison for vendors, managing integrations and support across ERP (Acumatica, Dynamics GP), CRM, and other SaaS platforms while ensuring secure data flow and uptime.Reporting & Data-Driven Strategy: Develop advanced Power BI dashboards that synthesize IT and business data to support executive decision-making and improve operational visibility.Process Documentation & Policy Development: Author and maintain detailed procedural and security documentation, including user onboarding guides, escalation SOPs, and risk mitigation protocols aligned with organizational goals and compliance needs.

Education

• DePaul University

  Master's degree, Cyber Security

• Carroll University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

• The College of Wooster

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science