Andy Schmiechen

Andy Schmiechen is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in systems management, architecture, and project management across various organizations. Beginning a career in 1994, Schmiechen held positions such as Senior IT Specialist and Internet Systems Administrator before advancing to roles like Systems Manager at Brandboxx International and IT Manager at Jaeckle Distributors, where significant infrastructure improvements were achieved. As IT Systems Architect at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Schmiechen focused on cloud initiatives and infrastructure design. In a later role as Lead Solution Engineer at Salesforce, Schmiechen contributed to government technology strategies. Schmiechen's educational background includes a Master's Certificate in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Additionally, Schmiechen has participated in various speaking engagements, sharing expertise on enterprise architecture.