Andy Schön has a diverse work experience in various technology-related roles. In 1994, they worked as a Software Engineer at AOL until 1996. From 1997 to 2000, they were a Software Engineer at Andy Schön via AdNet Services, Inc. In 1999, they also worked as a Computer Science Instructor at Columbia University.
Starting in 1999, Andy joined LinkShare Corporation, an early online marketing startup where they held multiple roles over the years. Andy started as a Software Engineer and later became a Software Engineering Manager, Director of Software Engineering, and ultimately Vice President of Software Engineering and Vice President of Architecture. At LinkShare, they played a significant role in the company's growth and $425MM cash sale. Andy was responsible for system architecture, coding, project management, and significant growth and recruiting.
In 2010, Andy worked as the Director of Software Engineering at Adknowledge before joining Thrive Commerce in 2014 as a Co-Founder & CIO. At Thrive Commerce, they are part of a team revolutionizing the digital coupon industry and eCommerce overall.
Andy Schön's education history is as follows:
From 1993 to 1996, Schön attended Boyertown Area High School where they pursued an AP track program and earned their High School degree.
In 1996, they enrolled at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed their Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy & Computer Science in 1999.
Following that, from 1999 to 2003, Schön was admitted to Columbia University where they pursued a Master's Degree in Computer Science.
In 2003, they attended New York Film Academy and obtained a Graduate Certificate in Digital Filmmaking.
After completing their formal degrees, from 2003 to 2014, Schön engaged in non-degree programs at various institutions such as UC Berkeley, MIT, NYU, and Parsons, among others, gaining knowledge in various subjects.
In 2011, Schön pursued a Graduate Certificate program in Photography at the Rhode Island School of Design, which they completed in 2013.
Overall, Andy Schön holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy & Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Columbia University, a Graduate Certificate in Digital Filmmaking from New York Film Academy, and a Graduate Certificate from the Rhode Island School of Design in Photography.
December, 2014 - present