Andrew Pepper
About Andrew Pepper
Andrew Pepper is a Senior Data Governance Partner at Blue Origin with extensive experience in data management, analytics, and governance across various industries.
Current Role and Responsibilities at Blue Origin
Andrew Pepper currently holds the title of Senior Data Governance Partner at Blue Origin. He has been with Blue Origin since 2024, operating in Merritt Island, Florida, in an on-site capacity. In his role, he is responsible for creating and overseeing AI governance models and policies. Additionally, he develops and executes architectures, policies, practices, and procedures to manage the information lifecycle needs of the organization effectively.
Previous Positions at Blue Origin
Prior to his current role, Andrew Pepper served in various capacities at Blue Origin. He was the Data Governance Capability Lead in 2024, and a Senior Business Analyst from 2023 to 2024. Additionally, he worked as a Data Steward Partner III for People, Legal, and Customer data, and as a Business Data Steward III overseeing corporate services from 2022 to 2023. His roles have spanned both on-site and hybrid working models in Merritt Island, Florida.
Experience at The Coca-Cola Company
Andrew Pepper's extensive career includes significant experience at The Coca-Cola Company. He served as a Human Resources Business Intelligence Analyst in 2022, a Data Scientist from 2021 to 2022, a People Analytics Consultant from 2020 to 2021, and a Knowledge and Insight Consultant from 2018 to 2020. His positions were based in Atlanta, Georgia, and his responsibilities included mining and analyzing complex and unstructured data sets to inform business decisions.
Educational Background
Andrew Pepper has a strong academic background with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (2014-2017). He also holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Drury University (2010-2014). Additionally, he completed his secondary education at Central High School, focusing on college preparatory courses.
Military Service and Early Career
Before his corporate career, Andrew Pepper served in the US Army as a Military Police officer from 1998 to 2014, with postings in Korea, Germany, Louisiana, Georgia, Missouri, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Post-military, he worked as a Foster Care Case Manager at Great Circle from 2014 to 2016 and held various other roles, including Vice President and Event Coordinator at Business Network International and Advertising/Marketing Sales Manager at The Crest Magazine.
Skills and Expertise
Andrew Pepper has developed a range of skills throughout his diverse career. He specializes in data governance, AI governance models, statistical analysis, and data mining. His ability to curate data catalogs as a product owner showcases his expertise in end-to-end data management tasks. His analytical skills are applied to developing algorithms and models for data-driven decision-making within organizations.