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. |