Andrew Soukup
About Andrew Soukup
Andrew Soukup is a Business Development Manager specializing in Smart Cities and IoT at Geospace Technologies, with a rich background in marketing and systems applications from his tenure at Texas Instruments. He holds an MBA from Cornell University and a BSEE from Clarkson University, and he has over two decades of experience in technology and product management.
Current Role at Geospace Technologies
Andrew Soukup serves as the Business Development Manager for Smart Cities and IoT at Geospace Technologies. He has held this position since 2020, working from Houston, Texas. In this role, he focuses on developing go-to-market strategies and fostering partner networks, which are essential for the advancement of Smart Cities and IoT initiatives.
Previous Experience at Texas Instruments
Soukup has a significant history with Texas Instruments, where he worked in various roles over a span of 15 years. His positions included C2000 MCU Marketing and Systems Applications Manager, Smart Grid Systems Manager, and Smart Grid Business Development Manager. He also served as a Marketing Manager for Electric Meters and Smart Grid Communications, and as a Product Marketing Engineer. His extensive experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in Smart Grid technologies and product management.
Educational Background
Andrew Soukup earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, completing his studies from 1991 to 1993. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Clarkson University, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. His educational background supports his technical and managerial capabilities in the fields of Smart Cities and IoT.
Skills and Expertise
Soukup possesses extensive experience in developing go-to-market strategies and identifying new market opportunities. His approach is technically oriented, which is vital for product management in Smart Cities and IoT sectors. He is skilled in leading diverse teams and fostering a culture of open dialogue, enabling team members to contribute effectively. His ability to develop pricing strategies further enhances his contributions to business development.
Early Career Experience
Before his extensive tenure at Texas Instruments, Andrew Soukup worked at Polaroid as a Financial Analyst from 1993 to 1995. He also began his career at Texas Instruments as a System Engineer from 1988 to 1991. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in financial analysis and engineering, which have been beneficial throughout his career.