Professional of the Year - Information Technology

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Andrew Barry Orellana

Title: CEO
Industry: Information Technology
Type of Organization: IT, Business Services
Major Product/Service: Offering Data Center Services, Staffing, Computer Products, Design and Implementation
Expertise: Andrew is responsible for leading business negotiations and driving strategic partnerships. In addition to his expertise in business development, he serves as a solution architect, network engineer, and systems engineer. His diverse skillset extends to the real estate industry, where he leverages his technical knowledge to deliver innovative solutions and optimize operations.
Geographic Area of Distribution: International
Affiliations: Masons of California
University/Degree: B.S., Information Technology, UC Davis; Certificate Business Negotiation from Harvard Business School; Certificate, Advanced Computer Security from Stanford University
Hobbies/Sports: Walking, riding his scooter, martial arts, walking his dog
Honors & Awards: Dell, Inc. - Exceptional Performance Award in Data Center development and support; F5 Networks - Exceptional Nomination Award in Development Lab and support; Cisco Systems - Exceptional Performance Award in Data Center development and support
Career Accomplishments: Andrew has over 14 years of experience in designing and building smart data centers, with expertise in a range of leading technologies, including Dell Technologies (PowerEdge and Dell Networking), Tesla (Self-Driving Network), Nvidia (GPU and Networking Support), and Cisco (Cisco ACI and NSO/NED Automation on networking hardware. Andrew has successfully managed his own Real Estate and Loan business in Atherton, CA, and has operated a Staffing business in Beverly Hills, CA, since 2016. Throughout his career, Andrew consistently leverages his combined expertise in business and information technology to drive growth and innovation.