Andrew Williams

Wrote, produced & presented a series of video shorts on various topics pertaining to cybersecurity planning, contingency planning and basic cybersecurity principles.

Worked with producers and directors on oversight and development of short training and support videos on the topic of "Digital Literacy" for Microsoft and Adobe partners, universities, private K-12 schools and commercial academic institutions.

As part of a personal goal to establish post-graduate education and research in the field of cyber security throughout Utah, and after a successful fund-raising effort to establish a one-year post-graduate certificate in Cybersecurity at Utah Valley University in 2013, Drew initiated and coordinated with friend and former UVU colleague, Dr. Brad Cook, and SUU Department of Information Technology Chair, Dr. Rob Robertson, a plan to bring a full-scale Master's degree to Southern Utah University… Show more

As part of a personal goal to establish post-graduate education and research in the field of cyber security throughout Utah, and after a successful fund-raising effort to establish a one-year post-graduate certificate in Cybersecurity at Utah Valley University in 2013, Drew initiated and coordinated with friend and former UVU colleague, Dr. Brad Cook, and SUU Department of Information Technology Chair, Dr. Rob Robertson, a plan to bring a full-scale Master's degree to Southern Utah University, which was approved by the Board of Regents and accredited in 2015. Show less

Introduced a cyber security training program initiative in 2001 to then-UVSC, following development and acquisition involvement in the transition of Symantec into its current status as a global leader in cyber security. Subsequent efforts and ongoing focus yielded an opportunity to write a $2 million grant through the U.S. Department of Labor, to implement a re-training program for individuals throughout the central Utah regions, who were displaced by employers moving offshore. This program was… Show more

Introduced a cyber security training program initiative in 2001 to then-UVSC, following development and acquisition involvement in the transition of Symantec into its current status as a global leader in cyber security. Subsequent efforts and ongoing focus yielded an opportunity to write a $2 million grant through the U.S. Department of Labor, to implement a re-training program for individuals throughout the central Utah regions, who were displaced by employers moving offshore. This program was successfully funded to support the retraining of technology-oriented professionals, as they shift their pursuits toward cyber security, which is one of the fastest growing sectors of technology, both in Utah and throughout the U.S. Part of the support for this project came from the National Security Agency's construction of its largest Secure Data Center, which is located 10 miles from the UVU campus. Show less

Was responsible for initiating marketing campaign to support and promote the need for a $47-million extension to the Pope Science Building at Utah Valley University. The project, called "Science Renaissance," included video development, and written collateral supporting each of the UVU College of Science and Health's departments. The resulting content was used in fundraising campaigns and public outreach. Ultimately, because of powerful lobbying from UVU leaders, and the Dean of Science. The… Show more

Was responsible for initiating marketing campaign to support and promote the need for a $47-million extension to the Pope Science Building at Utah Valley University. The project, called "Science Renaissance," included video development, and written collateral supporting each of the UVU College of Science and Health's departments. The resulting content was used in fundraising campaigns and public outreach. Ultimately, because of powerful lobbying from UVU leaders, and the Dean of Science. The new extension was completed in 2012. Show less

"Pathways" was an annual event that took place betwee 2005 and 2010, in coordination with Certiport (a Pearson-VUE corporation), and Microsoft Learning. The event was hosted at venues in Orlando, Florida, The Big Island of Hawaii, Toronto and other high-visibility locations. Drew was responsible for all aspects of this five-day event, for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 events, and worked with international partners in countries including India, China, United Kingdom Italy, Singapore, Korea, Japan… Show more

"Pathways" was an annual event that took place betwee 2005 and 2010, in coordination with Certiport (a Pearson-VUE corporation), and Microsoft Learning. The event was hosted at venues in Orlando, Florida, The Big Island of Hawaii, Toronto and other high-visibility locations. Drew was responsible for all aspects of this five-day event, for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 events, and worked with international partners in countries including India, China, United Kingdom Italy, Singapore, Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, to orchestrate the annual themes, write and produce case study reports on digital literacy and engaged learning, and overall branding and logistics. Show less