Andrew Akers
About Andrew Akers
Andrew Akers is a Manager of Project Management at Boston Scientific, with a diverse background in regulatory affairs, new product development, and project management.
Company
Andrew Akers currently serves as a Manager in Project Management at Boston Scientific. Boston Scientific is known for specializing in the development of medical devices and has a global footprint. Akers has been in this role in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area since 2021.
Title
Andrew Akers holds the title of Manager, Project Management at Boston Scientific. His role involves overseeing projects, ensuring they align with the company’s strategic goals, and managing team members to ensure project success.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Akers obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education with a certificate from Penn State University, completed in 2022. His educational background has laid a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects critical to project management and regulatory affairs.
Professional Background
Andrew Akers has an extensive professional background with Boston Scientific, starting from an internship program in Regulatory, Clinical, and Medical Affairs in 2016 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He has held various roles, including New Product Development - Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Associate Manager, Project Management, and now Manager, Project Management. His experience also includes working with Teach For America, NFANT Labs LLC, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Georgia Institute of Technology, which contributed to his comprehensive expertise in project management and new product development.
Past Role at Teach For America
In 2015, Andrew Akers worked as a Project Manager - Student Consultant at Teach For America for 11 months in the Greater Atlanta Area. In this role, he contributed to educational initiatives by coordinating project development and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve student outcomes.