Drew W.
About Drew W.
Drew W. is a Knowledge Manager at Arup in Chicago, Illinois, with a background in taxonomy and knowledge management from Northwestern Mutual and Eppstein Uhen Architects.
Role at Arup
Drew W. holds the position of Knowledge Manager at Arup, starting in 2023. In this role, Drew refines knowledge management and marketing processes by integrating AI with information science. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Drew works in a hybrid environment, contributing significantly to regional marketing and communications efforts, supporting proposals, marketing, communications, brand, and business development.
Previous Experience at Northwestern Mutual
Prior to joining Arup, Drew W. worked as a Taxonomist at Northwestern Mutual from 2022 to 2023, for one year. This position, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, involved creating effective taxonomy structures that improved the accessibility and organization of knowledge within the company. Drew's role was pivotal in transforming how information was categorized and utilized at Northwestern Mutual.
Experience with Eppstein Uhen Architects
Drew W. served as Knowledge Manager at Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) from 2015 to 2021. During these six years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Drew developed innovative use of Python and GenAI APIs to guide information design and strategic decisions. Drew also shaped workplace strategies for clients including Clorox, Komatsu, Rite-Hite, and others.
Academic Background
Drew W. earned a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, studying from 2012 to 2015. This followed a Bachelor's degree in Educational Policy and Community Education from the same institution, where Drew studied from 2007 to 2011. This academic foundation supports Drew's extensive knowledge in information science and educational policy.
Contributions to Knowledge Management
Throughout Drew W.'s career, significant contributions have been made in refining knowledge management processes. This includes harmonizing artificial intelligence with information science, transforming taxonomy creation to improve knowledge accessibility, and facilitating skills networks to empower team members through mentorship, learning, and research opportunities. Drew’s work underscores the critical role of AI in organizational knowledge architecture.