Professional Summary
I am an experienced educator, leader, manager, engineer, and author with 30 years of progressive accomplishment across government, defense, commercial, and academic organizations. I have built, operated, and modernized complex enterprise systems while leading high-performing technical teams and mentoring the next generation of computing professionals.
Today, my work blends full-time computer science instruction at Hillsborough Community College, long-standing adjunct faculty work with UMGC, and consulting through my company for federal and defense pursuits, cybersecurity programs, and technology strategy. In parallel, I serve in senior IEEE leadership and regional volunteer roles that expand professional development pathways for members and students.
Areas of Expertise
Technical
Technology & Development
System administration, cybersecurity engineering, and software development across Linux and Unix environments, enterprise infrastructure, and mission-focused architectures.
Instruction
Teaching & Curriculum
More than two decades of college instruction in Java, information technology, and Unix system administration, including classroom, hybrid, and global distance education.
Consulting
Consulting & Strategy
Federal and defense proposal support, solution architecture, capture strategy, partner management, and cybersecurity program consulting informed by Shipley methodology.
Career Timeline
Vice President, Membership and Geographic Activities - IEEE Computer Society
Remote. Oversees membership and geographic activity direction across key committees and strategic initiatives.
IEEE Region 3 Member Communications Committee Chair - IEEE
Southeastern United States, remote. Leads member communications, social media, web presence, and recruitment outreach.
Computer Science Instructor - Hillsborough Community College
Dale Mabry Campus, hybrid. Teaches Java and introductory IT technology and literacy coursework.
Independent Consultant - Andrew Seely LLC
Tampa, Florida, hybrid. Provides federal/defense proposal support and cybersecurity program consulting.
Defense Industrial Base and IT Consultant (Contract) - Cyber Florida
Tampa, Florida, hybrid. Supported statewide critical infrastructure cyber risk assessment initiatives.
Volunteer Leadership
- IEEE Vice-Chair, Florida West Coast Section (1999-present): Supports section operations, member engagement, and long-term chapter growth initiatives.
- IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors (2024-present): Participates in strategic governance and society-wide program direction.
- Region 3 leadership roles (2022-present): Includes Membership Communications Chair and prior Senior Membership Coordinator service.
- American Red Cross MEPS Volunteer Lead (2017-present): Leads Services to the Armed Forces outreach support in the Tampa area.
- People-Centered Internet Fellow (2021-2023): Contributed to GovStack and Think 7 policy-oriented work on social cohesion and open societies.
Recommendations
Barry Gowin
Sr. Sales Engineer at Delinea
"Andrew is one of the few leaders who can translate management to technical execution effortlessly while building those around him."
David S.
DoD cybersecurity professional
"Andrew made Solaris and Unix practical, interesting, and fun to learn. He is a great instructor."
Dustin Royer
Business owner and published author
"A person of integrity and deep IT and business knowledge, with natural leadership and excellent communication skills."
Fred Prisley
Retired
"Exceptionally gifted at planning, coordinating, collaborating, and facilitating complex technical events and teams."
Arthur Lee
Human-centered community builder
"During rapid organizational growth, Andrew built a cohesive, high-morale team culture that sustained long after his tenure."
Professional Affiliations
IEEE
IEEE Member
Active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, with current and previous leadership roles.
IEEE
IEEE Computer Society
Active participation in the IEEE Computer Society chapter, including club roles and project leadership.
Consulting
Andy Seely LLC
Founder and principal consultant at Andy Seely LLC, providing technology and strategy consulting services.
Education
Hillsborough Community College (Oct 2023-present)
Full-time Computer Science Instructor at Dale Mabry Campus (hybrid). Teaches COP 2800, COP 2805C, CGS 2100, and CGS 1000.
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adjunct Associate Professor, Computer Science. Taught in Europe (2000-2005), European distance education (2008-2014), and worldwide online programs (2014-present), with a 2016 Faculty Recognition Award.
Independent Consultant, Andrew Seely LLC
Delivers federal and defense proposal support, technical strategy, and cybersecurity program consulting for clients including Jacobs, SMX, Tyto-Athene, and Cyber Florida.
SAIC and MindPoint Group Leadership Roles
Served in architecture, engineering, and solution leadership roles supporting national security, digital transformation, GCCS operations, and innovation programs.
Publications & Presentations
A comprehensive record of publications and presentations across technical management, system administration, and cybersecurity education — 2001 to present.
The Virtual Leader: Developing Skills to Lead and Manage Distributed Teams
Strategic Management and Leadership for Systems Development in Virtual Spaces
Proposes pragmatic tools and solutions for virtual, distributed team management and leadership challenges, drawing on practical scenarios of remote teams and traveling managers.
/var/log/manager: I'm the Manager, This Is My Job
USENIX
Opens a window into how technical managers think and why they act the way they do, offering guidance to young sysadmins looking to grow in their careers.
/var/log/manager: How Technical Managers Tell Time
USENIX
An extension to the classic sysadmin time management framework, focused on the unique challenges facing the technical manager.