About Andrew D. Hanson
Experience
Private Sector
In Andrew's 15+ year career as a Data Science and Technology Leader, he has worked primarily as a trusted advisor to the C-Suite of many Fortune 500 and other large enterprises across 10 countries. Throughout this time, he has led up to 50+ Data Science & Technology member teams with $10MM+ budget for high-tech Fortune 500 and Financial Services firms; directing $200+ MM in martech and analytics investments, directly responsible for funding $4BN in financial products.
Currently, he works as the Data Intelligence & Science Leader for a global Private Equity company optimizing $11BN+ in assets under management.
Non-Profit Sector
In 2010, he founded the first global anti-trafficking non-profit (MATTOO.org) that exclusively focuses on decreasing the demand of sex-trafficking. In this role, he has advised 10 Downing Street (the UK's "White House") on national policy, been interviewed on the BBC, CBS, Fox, and was a keynote speaker at TEDx OxBridge (joint Oxford & Cambridge University TEDx event).
Education
God has enabled Andrew to receive a unique blend of university degrees in business, data science, economics, and theology from Top 10 global or national programs.
For his MBA, he was led to apply to only two Universities: Cambridge and Oxford and was accepted into both. For his pioneering work with MATTOO, both Cambridge and Oxford offered him social entrepreneurship awards. He ultimately chose Cambridge University and attended as a Sainsbury Scholar - for his impact and potential for social entrepreneurship.
Convergence
Over the past few years, God has converged Andrew's experiences and education to open his mind to see unique insights that has led him to create Lion of Data. (Jeremiah 20:9)
Academic Programs:
Business, Master (MBA) - Cambridge University
Analytics, Master (MSBA) - Hamline University
Economics, Master (MPP) - Humphrey Institute
Systematic Theology, Bachelor (BA) - Moody Bible Institute
Personal
Andrew has a wonderful wife and two sweet & spunky daughters that live on a hobby farm outside Minneapolis, MN. He enjoys anything outdoors, everything data, and spending as much time as possible with family and friends.