Andrew Syverson
Woodland,WA
Summary
Effective Chief Technology Officer offering excellent skills in business continuity planning and analytics. Over 9 years in executive leadership of information technology support operations within the wind industry. Executive team member dedicated to providing advanced system support, infrastructure and tools to corporate structure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Technical Officer
Run Energy
Abilene, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
- Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
- Handled client inquiries with exceptional professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
- Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
- Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
- Improved internal programs delivery performance and reliability.
- Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Embraced macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
- Designed, implemented, configured and integrated customer networks,
- Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.
- Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
Lead Technician
J&D Painting And Wall Covering
Woodland, Washington
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Supervised end-user support efforts, designing policies to establish consistent service guidelines and reliable ticket resolution.
- Commissioned third-party vendors and technicians to augment on-site technical support assets.
- Realigned production plans to boost productivity without dramatically increasing costs.
- Developed and actualized policies and procedures to promote occupational health and safety best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of malfunctions, installations, and service calls according to company guidelines.
- Devised and implemented safety programs, encouraging team members to take time to analyze situations and determine best course of action.
- Validated adherence to best practices, quality standards and customer specifications.
Tower Technician
Tenure Telecom
Woodland, Washington
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 400 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Leveraged sweep testing tools and fluke software to test operation of tower transmission components.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications.
Maintenance Technician
Coast Guard
Florence, OR
04.2009 - 12.2010
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Removed dirt and lubricated machinery shafts, bearings and gears as part of regular maintenance.
- Search and rescue operations.
- Watch standing
Education
Certificate of Completion - Renewable Energy
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
Vancouver, WA07.2014
Associate of Arts - Construction Technology
Clark County Skills Center
Vancouver, WA06.2008
Skills
- Financial Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Training Junior Team Members
- Staff Management
- Production Work
- System Design and Implementation
- Database Design
- Operational Cost Reductions
- Technical System Improvements
- General Management and Administration
- Work Orders
- Technical Direction
- Project Management
Accomplishments
Multiple safety awards for observations and actions that resulted in preservation of equipment and personnel.
Started at the bottom of Run Energy's technician structure and worked up to current position in 5 years.
References available upon request
Certification
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Tower Rescue. Proficient in Skylotec, Trac Tel, SRK11-SRK13
Electrical,Hydraulic, and Mechanical LOTO
Confined Space
Bloodborne Pathogens
CPR-First Aid
Defensive Driving
Winter Driving
Aerial Lift and Platform
Bolting Principles and Torque Tooling
Climb Assist/Service Lift
Cold Stress
Compressed Gas Safety
Ergonomics
Electrical Safety
Fluke Digital Multimeter
Forklift Operator Level 2
Hand and Power Tool Safety
Hazard Communication and GHS
Heat Stress
Internal Blade Rescue
Leadership Essentials
NERC-CIP
NFPA 70E High and Low Voltage
Hazmat Spill Response
Rigging Principles
Smith System Driver Improvement
Timeline
Chief Technical Officer
Run Energy
08.2014 - Current
Lead Technician
J&D Painting And Wall Covering
01.2012 - 03.2014
Tower Technician
Tenure Telecom
01.2010 - 12.2011
Maintenance Technician
Coast Guard
04.2009 - 12.2010
Certificate of Completion - Renewable Energy
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
Associate of Arts - Construction Technology
Clark County Skills Center
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