Andrew Savener

Andrew Savener has a strong background in network engineering and infrastructure. Andrew began their career at Armstrong McCall as an Assistant IS Manager, where they supported a network of 25 PCs and administered the PBX system. Andrew then moved on to Adams Extract as an IS Manager, where they supervised a team and managed a network of 15 PCs and two NT servers. In this role, they used Microsoft Access to improve the company's database and generate reports. Prior to their current position, Andrew worked at CoNetrix as a Senior Network and Security Engineer, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting for financial institutions. Andrew designed, implemented, and supported network solutions using Cisco ASA and other firewall solutions. Currently, Andrew is employed at Dimensional Fund Advisors as a Lead Infrastructure and Network Engineer.

Andrew Savener obtained a Bachelor's of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree with a specialization in Data Analytics from the University of North Texas in 2022. Prior to that, they attended the University of Texas at Austin from 1988 to 1995, studying Electrical Engineering, Business, and English. Andrew also received a High School Diploma from Anderson High School. Andrew has additional certifications, including VMware Cloud on AWS - Trained Professional, IPAC 4340: Methods for Discovery and Learning from Data, IPAC 4130 - Data Analytics and Computational Statistics, IPAC 4240 Principles of Data Structure, IPAC 4230: Data Analytics II, VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization, VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV), ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), VMware Certified Professional 4 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV, VCP4), CNSS 4011 Recognition, Cisco Information Security Specialist, Cisco Technical Expert: Wireless LAN for Field Engineers, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Windows 2000 (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Windows 2003 (MCSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).