Andrew Pratt
About Andrew Pratt
Andrew Pratt serves as the Director of Information Technology at Ducks Unlimited Canada, where he leads a team in various IT domains and manages cloud infrastructure. He has a diverse educational background in project management, programming, and cybersecurity, complemented by extensive experience in conservation technology and GIS.
Current Role at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Andrew Pratt serves as the Director of Information Technology at Ducks Unlimited Canada, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from the National Headquarters located at Oak Hammock Marsh, MB. In this role, he leads a dispersed team across Canada, focusing on various IT domains such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and GIS. He is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the organization's public and private cloud infrastructure.
Previous Positions at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Andrew Pratt has held multiple roles at Ducks Unlimited Canada prior to his current position. He worked as the Manager of Information Technology from 2018 to 2022, and before that, he served as the Manager of Conservation Technology & GIS for six months in 2017. His career at Ducks Unlimited Canada began in 1994, where he worked as a Conservation Programs Specialist for four years. Over the years, he also held positions as Head GIS Specialist, GIS Specialist, and Aerial Photogrammetrist, accumulating extensive experience in information technology and conservation.
Education and Professional Development
Andrew Pratt has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Zoology and Geography from Brandon University, studying from 1992 to 1996. He has pursued various specialized training, including a Cybersecurity Specialization from Palo Alto Network Academy in 2020, and a Project Management course at Eco Academy in 2015. Additionally, he completed programming courses in Visual Basic at Red River College and obtained a CCENT certification from Cisco Networking Academy in 2019.
Grant Writing and Funding Acquisition
In his role at Ducks Unlimited Canada, Andrew Pratt has successfully secured funding through grants by creating compelling proposals. His ability to articulate project needs and outcomes has facilitated partnerships with provincial and federal governments for IT-related projects, enhancing the organization's capacity to implement technology solutions in conservation efforts.
Project Coordination and Mapping Initiatives
Andrew Pratt has coordinated regional and national scale wetland mapping projects in collaboration with industry partners and government entities. His experience in GIS and conservation technology has been instrumental in advancing Ducks Unlimited Canada's mission to conserve wetlands and waterfowl habitats across Canada.