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Andrew Watson

Sherwood,OR

Summary

Business-minded Solution Engineer with experience in solution design, proof-of-concept development, and product demonstrations. Known for strong verbal and written communication, customer-focused problem solving, and delivering recommendations that support scalable, reliable technology deployments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Solution Engineer

Milestone Systems
Lake Oswego, OR
07.2022 - Current
  • Led technical discovery to align video management solutions with customer security and integration requirements.
  • Designed XProtect architectures supporting IP cameras, analytics, and access control integrations.
  • Delivered product demonstrations showcasing VMS workflows, scalability, and deployment options.
  • Developed proof-of-concept environments to validate solution performance and interoperability.
  • Translated complex technical requirements into clear deployment recommendations for stakeholders.

Technical Support Engineer

Milestone Systems
Lake Oswego, OR
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Resolved complex Milestone XProtect incidents across video management, recording, and client connectivity environments.
  • Diagnosed network, Windows, and database issues affecting surveillance system performance and reliability.
  • Guided partners and end users through configuration, licensing, and deployment troubleshooting.
  • Documented root causes and workaround steps to improve case resolution consistency.
  • Escalated product defects with clear technical findings to accelerate engineering review.

Website Support Engineer

Dealerpeak
Portland, OR
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Investigated frontend issues using HTML, CSS, and browser diagnostics to restore site performance
  • Resolved website support tickets, troubleshooting dealership site issues across CMS, content, and functionality
  • Managed website updates for inventory, specials, and dealer content with accuracy and consistency
  • Coordinated with internal teams to implement requested website changes and maintain deployment quality
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members, reducing learning curve significantly while maintaining high standards of performance.

Education

MCSE - Network And System Administration

Sno-Isle Skills Center
Everett, WA
06-2000

Skills

  • System integration
  • Requirements gathering
  • Technical presentations
  • Sales support
  • Solution architecture
  • Customer relationship management
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Solution Engineer

Milestone Systems
07.2022 - Current

Technical Support Engineer

Milestone Systems
01.2019 - 07.2022

Website Support Engineer

Dealerpeak
08.2016 - 02.2018

MCSE - Network And System Administration

Sno-Isle Skills Center