Andrew Whittle Email and Phone Number

• Portfolio Manager, System Architect, and business subject matter expert responsible for all aspects of development and support across Global Motion Pictures Distribution, Global Motion Pictures Planning, Airlines, Global TV Licensing and Distribution, and Domestic TV Productions Billing• Led globally distributed teams, ensuring 24/7 support coverage and meeting critical SLAs• Maintained strong relationships with business executives and designed IT solutions to meet evolving business needs• Managed a $10M budget, overseeing global business-critical applications supporting $5B in annual revenue• Ensured Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance with IT and business processes, overseeing transformations• Ensured GAAP compliance and managed vendor relationships to optimize business performance• Delivered industry-leading technology solutions and conducted global all-hands presentations• Mentored and developed high-performing teams to adapt to shifting demands• Leading a team of 50 people, including developers, directors, analysts, and other IT professionals supporting groups including Motion Pictures, Planning, Content Master, Content Fulfilment, Marketing, TV Distribution, TV Productions, Order to Cash, Record to Report, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Airlines.• Focused on optimizing existing systems and designing new solutions, in accounting and financial systems• Known for solving complex problems and building systems for financial and licensing teams in the entertainment industry, with expertise in engineering challenges over budgeting and presentations• Provided leadership, mentoring and developing high-performing teams and fostering collaboration and growth• Negotiated and executed deal with Capgemini to purchase software IP and helped them transition system to a now industry-leading SaaS solution