Andrew Newell

Andrew Newell is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and urban planning. Currently serving as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Planning for the City of Philadelphia, Andrew has held various roles including Senior GIS Project Manager and Senior Lead GIS Analyst within the Office of Information Technology, focusing on projects for the Philadelphia Fire Department and Department of Licenses and Inspections. Previous positions include Lead GIS Analyst with the Streets Department and GIS Analyst at McCormick Taylor, Inc. Andrew's background includes significant achievements in data management, predictive analytics, and web application development, complemented by an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and dual master's degrees in GIS and Anthropology.