Andrew Blonski
About Andrew Blonski
Andrew Blonski serves as the Director of Service and Cost Optimization - Technology at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in financial analysis and contract management, he has significantly contributed to cost savings and technology deployment within the organization.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Andrew Blonski has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters since 2008. He currently serves as the Director of Service and Cost Optimization - Technology, a role he has occupied since 2019 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to this position, he worked as a Manager of Technology Contract Management from 2015 to 2018 and as a Financial Analyst II from 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2009 and as a Senior Financial Analyst in London, England, from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Blonski studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) with a focus on Accounting and Finance. He furthered his education at CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, achieving a Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply from 2016 to 2019, specializing in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management.
Background
Before his tenure at Thomson Reuters, Andrew Blonski worked as the Director of Technology Contract Management at Refinitiv from 2018 to 2019. His career began with various financial analyst roles, which provided him with a strong foundation in financial management and analysis. His experience spans over a decade in technology and procurement sectors.
Achievements
During his time at Thomson Reuters, Andrew Blonski successfully migrated the entire USA Mobile Estate to a new Mobility Provider, resulting in over $1 million in contract savings and the deployment of new 5G technology to corporate mobile users. He also led the deployment of a Global Mobile Ordering and Expense Management Tool across 71 countries, standardizing the employee experience for 12,000 mobile lines. Additionally, he re-invented the Technology Leavers Process to enhance technology and license re-capture from exiting employees.
Leadership in Technology Optimization
Andrew Blonski has demonstrated leadership in technology optimization by overseeing the inventory migration of global network circuits to a new managed service provider. He has also implemented a network as a service offering, which reflects his commitment to improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness within the organization.