Andrew Banzas
About Andrew Banzas
Andrew Banzas is the Digital Program Lead at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in digital product management and mobile solutions, having held various roles in notable companies across Australia, the United States, and South Africa.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Andrew Banzas has been serving as the Digital Program Lead at QBE Insurance since 2017. In this role, he provides strategic direction for the Australian digital team and collaborates with regional teams across the APAC and US regions. His responsibilities include managing stakeholder and vendor relations, overseeing partner selection, and negotiating contracts. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Digital Product Owner at QBE Insurance for 10 months in 2017 and as a Mobile Applications Specialist for 8 months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Banzas holds a Bachelor of Design from the University of Technology Sydney, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in digital program management and product ownership. He acts as a lead and subject matter expert within various agile project teams, demonstrating his proficiency in digital solutions and agile methodologies.
Background in Mobile Solutions
Before joining QBE Insurance, Andrew Banzas gained extensive experience in mobile solutions. He worked as a Mobile Sales and Solutions Consultant at Ansible Australia from 2013 to 2014 and as a Mobile Services and Apps Specialist at Telstra from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he held roles at Electronics Arts, including Head of Mobile Sales for Australia and New Zealand, where he focused on mobile sales strategies and management.
Career Progression in Technology and Media
Andrew Banzas has a diverse career history that includes roles in technology and media. He began as a Web Developer at Southern Cross Austereo in 1999. He later transitioned to various positions at Itouch, where he served as Production Manager and Content Manager. His experience also includes working as Country Manager for Player X in the UK and managing mobile sales at Electronics Arts for four years.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Andrew Banzas is responsible for platform deployments and integrations involving technologies such as Sitecore CMS, Salesforce CRM, and Azure AD services. He collaborates with technology, procurement, customer experience, change management, and transformation teams to ensure successful project outcomes and digital transformation initiatives.