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Andy Swenson
Board Member/Advisor/CEO/CIO/CISO
Andy Swenson is an experienced board member and seasoned executive with a strong background in entrepreneurship and serving as a CIO for multiple high-growth public companies. With a focus on applying technology to enhance business operations, drive revenue growth, and improve customer service, Andy has successfully built and operated Professional Services and Consulting businesses within the Cybersecurity and technology services sectors.
Throughout his career, Andy has demonstrated a deep understanding of Information Security principles and practices, particularly in relation to business operations. He excels in helping public company boards navigate information security risks and fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities by implementing cost-effective solutions that offer robust protection. Andy's expertise extends to founding, developing, and selling a regional cybersecurity VAR, as well as overseeing due diligence processes and technology integration for various acquisitions.
With 15 years of board experience, Andy has played a pivotal role in supporting Infragard and ISSA information security chapters, in addition to providing guidance to security firms, software companies, and universities. His specialties lie in assisting organizations to seamlessly integrate technology with business processes to drive operational efficiency. He is recognized as a subject matter expert on security and infrastructure matters.
Andy Swenson pursued his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Coleman College. Throughout his career, he has held influential positions such as Advisory Board Member at Trash Butler and Abacode Cybersecurity, CEO at Delbridge Group, CIO at UPC Insurance, Vology Data Systems, and Tribridge, Inc., President and CEO at Integration Specialists, Inc., CIO and VP at Sykes, and Senior Vice President and CIO at ABR.