Andrew Ko

Andrew K. Andrew has a account Passionate about improving education through technology... Ashburn, Virginia 500+ connections Contact info Amazon Web Services University of Maryland College Park Highlights Reach out to Andrew for... Joining a nonprofit board. Message Andrew About An entrepreneurial technology business leader with a distinguished record of developing mutually beneficial partnerships and strategic alliances, marketing new technology products/services for revenue, growth and profitability. Andrew is the Managing Director for Global Education responsible for Global Education Strategy and Programs, for Amazon Web Services based in Virginia. His focus is driving innovative solutions with cloud based solutions for EdTechs, Higher Education Institutions, and K-12 systems improving student outcomes and enabling the workforce. Prior to joining Amazon, Andrew was the Corporate Vice President of Samsung Global Education based in South Korea launching mobile learning solutions for Education in Croatia, India, Italy and the US. Prior to Samsung, Andrew was the General Manager for Microsoft Corporation’s U.S. Education business implementing education cloud solution solutions across the US, creating the Microsoft Innovative Educator Program, and led the White House ConnectED initiative enabling a billion-dollar technology investment towards the U.S. education system that was recognized during President Obama’s State of the Union. In January 2014, Governor Terry McAuliffe appointed Andrew as a member of the Virginia State Board of Education and in 2016, he was appointed to the Virginia’s School Readiness Committee for improving the early childhood education workforce in the Commonwealth. In 2018, Governor Ralph Northam appointed Andrew to the Online Virginia Network Authority for the purpose of providing a means for individuals to earn degrees and post-secondary education credentials to online degree and credential programs. Andrew is serves on several boards including the Northern Virginia Community College Foundation board and the Fairfax County Public Schools Foundation. Articles & activity 5,472 followers Job Posting - Cloud Institute Andrew’s profile photo Andrew K. Published on LinkedIn https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/414846 11 Likes Like Comment Share See all articles No alt text provided for this image [ACloud.Guru] Essentials For Windows Administrators On AWS Andrew shared this 1 Like No alternative text description for this image I went to high school with the founder. Didn’t know him but he did well Andrew commented No alt text provided for this image Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) - we can help #edchat #edtech Andrew shared this 17 Likes See all activity Experience Amazon Web Services Managing Director Global Education - WW Public Sector Company NameAmazon Web Services Dates EmployedApr 2016 – Present Employment Duration3 yrs 4 mos Worldwide business leader for K12, Higher Education, EdTech and Learning Companies. Strategic Partnerships, Policy Reform, Solutions and Business Development. Education Programs helping the Cloud workforce. Online Virginia Network Authority Board Member - Appointment Company NameOnline Virginia Network Authority Dates EmployedApr 2018 – May 2018 Employment Duration2 mos Locationhttp://onlinevirginianetwork.org/ The 16 members of the Online Virginia Network Authority are appointed by the Governor to oversee the Online Virginia Network. This board is made up of members from the Virginia House of Delegates (for up to four consecutive years), state senators (up to two consecutive yea... See more Samsung Electronics Vice President, Mobile Enterprise Business Company NameSamsung Electronics Dates EmployedOct 2014 – Mar 2016 Employment Duration1 yr 6 mos LocationSuwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea Head of Mobile Enterprise Business - Europe. Managing Global Strategy, Partnerships, Sales, and Solutions. Sales for Smartphones, Tablets and wearables. Industry focus: Connected Car, Education and Financial Services Virginia State Board of Education Member of the Board Company NameVirginia State Board of Education Dates EmployedJan 2014 – Oct 2014 Employment Duration10 mos Governor Appointed Virginia Board of Education Virginia Board of Education Microsoft Company NameMicrosoft Total Duration12 yrs TitleGeneral Manager, Education Dates EmployedSep 2010 – Sep 2014 Employment Duration4 yrs 1 mo LocationReston, VA Marketing Shaping Deals, Sales, Teacher Programs, Education Leader Development, Marketing, Media Relations, Business Development TitleDirector Industry Unit Dates EmployedMar 2004 – Jul 2011 Employment Duration7 yrs 5 mos Business Development, Sales, Capture for Homeland Security, Defense, Justice Public Safety, and Transportation Show 1 more role Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Manager Company NameDeloitte Touche Tohmatsu Dates EmployedSep 1995 – Sep 2000 Employment Duration5 yrs 1 mo Corporate and Financial Retructuring, Business Turnaround, Loan Workout, Business Advisory Services,Business Development KPMG Consulting Consultant Company NameKPMG Consulting Dates Employed1996 – 1998 Employment Duration2 yrs Federal Gov't Consultant, Business Process Engineering Show fewer experiences Education University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland College Park Degree NameBS Field Of StudyAccounting Dates attended or expected graduation 1989 – 1994 Licenses & Certifications Certified Public Accountant Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or licenseIssued 1997No Expiration Date