Andrew Hileman
About Andrew Hileman
Andrew Hileman serves as the Enterprise Systems Architect and Vice President at Towne Bank, where he specializes in disaster recovery planning and cloud infrastructure management. He has a background in Information Sciences from Christopher Newport University and has held various IT roles at companies such as Tapestry Solutions and General Dynamics Information Technology.
Work at TowneBank
Andrew Hileman serves as the Enterprise Systems Architect and Vice President at TowneBank since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for disaster recovery planning, design, and execution, utilizing technologies such as RecoverPoint for VMs replication and Azure replication. He manages and maintains multiple domains that include Azure Cloud infrastructure, VMware, CISCO UCS, EMC Storage, and CISCO MDS. Hileman coordinates on-premises to cloud integrations and provides engineering support and guidance for project management. He has successfully led a complete Datacenter redesign at TowneBank, addressing cabling, power, data migration, and HVAC requirements.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Hileman studied at Christopher Newport University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Sciences from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in enterprise systems architecture and IT management. Hileman's knowledge encompasses system performance, functionality, manageability, centralization, cost-effectiveness, business continuity, disaster recovery, and security.
Professional Background
Before joining TowneBank, Andrew Hileman held several positions in the IT field. He worked at Tapestry Solutions as an IT Management Officer from 2004 to 2008. Following that, he served as a Principal Engineer and Senior System Administrator at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2008 to 2011. He also worked as a Senior Virtualization Systems Engineer at AC4S from 2011 to 2013. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in IT management and systems architecture.
Achievements in IT Management
Throughout his career, Andrew Hileman has successfully coordinated significant projects, including a complete Datacenter redesign at TowneBank. This project involved comprehensive planning and execution, addressing critical aspects such as cabling, power, data migration, and HVAC requirements. His contributions to disaster recovery planning and cloud integration further demonstrate his commitment to enhancing IT infrastructure and ensuring business continuity.