Andrew Dacres
About Andrew Dacres
Andrew Dacres serves as the Director of Business Solutions for Transportation and Logistics at J.D. Irving, Limited, a position he has held since 2015. He has a background in computer science and extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure projects in the marine sector.
Work at J.D. Irving
Andrew Dacres has served as the Director of Business Solutions - Transportation and Logistics at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies within the transportation and logistics sectors. His tenure at the company has spanned nine years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving communication and technology integration in marine operations.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Dacres completed his high school education at Leo Hayes High School from 2006 to 2010. He then pursued higher education at the University of New Brunswick, where he studied Computer Science and earned a Bachelor of Information Systems (BISys) from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in IT infrastructure and business solutions.
Background
Andrew Dacres has a strong background in managing complex projects within the transportation and logistics industry. He has experience in overseeing the commissioning of new Platform Supply Vessels, with a focus on satellite communication and IT network infrastructure. His work often involves collaboration with industry-leading vendors and managing logistics for international operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andrew Dacres has led significant initiatives, including an IoT machine sensor and performance analytics project targeting large-scale marine assets. He successfully implemented a Point-to-Multi Point wireless communications solution that provides high-speed internet access to marine assets over distances exceeding 4 kilometers. Additionally, he directed the design and implementation of an IT infrastructure system for a new regional operations office in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago.