My name is Andrew, Drew, LaPour and I am a technology professional with an emphasis in Leadership, Cybersecurity, FinTech and Banking as a Service. With over 15 years of experience I am a leader in managing teams that have a focus on technology. In current roles I assist financial organizations in offering better and more reliable services to their customers and aim to improve the customer AND staff experience. I strive to streamline business processes using available technologies while interacting closely with every department in the organization.
Throughout my career I have worked my way through the ranks serving as a Network/System Administrator, Help Desk Manager, Network Operations Manager, AVP of Network Operations, Vice President of Information Technology and recently Director of Information Technology.
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BS, Information Systems Security, ITT Technical Institute
AS, Computer Networking, ITT Technical Institute
Bank Technology Management, Graduate School of Banking, UW Madison
Technology management and how it contributes to bottom-line bank profitability
In-depth studies of the business of banking
Technology management processes
Knowledge for enhanced information security through effective use of technology
Strategies to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability
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Connectwise Automate Certified Expert
Tenable Certified Nessus Auditor
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Leadership: Beyond Management, Wisconsin School of Business
Leadership: Transform Your Business Culture
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2022 Graduate Banking School, Graduate School of Banking, UW Madison
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