Andrew Parsons
With nearly two decades of experience, collaborating with some of the largest corporations in the world, Andrew Parsons brings expertise and innovative thinking to his work.
What I have been working on
In addition to Walmart and Intermark Group, Andrew has also worked with other world-renowned organizations over the years, including Toyota, Johns Hopkins University, BBVA, Ascension, Caterpillar, Bassmaster, Alabama Tourism, and Solairus.
What drives Andrew to continue to expand his expertise is the passion he has for making technology work for people. The ability to take an idea from someone and turn that into a reality is why Andrew still enjoys the work he’s doing, and continues to want to learn more about this industry.
Andrew is an asset to have on your side. Whether he is sharing his wealth of knowledge with colleagues as a team leader, or guiding organizations to a more defined strategy, Andrew brings his strong creative solution skills to every project.
How I started my career
After being born and raised in Birmingham, Andrew moved to Tuscaloosa to attend the University of Alabama where he earned a degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), with a minor in Computer Software Systems (CS). While still in school, Andrew was offered a job with Walmart ISD in Bentonville, Arkansas. After three years with Walmart, Andrew accepted a job back home in Alabama working as a Software Engineer for Intermark Group. He has been advancing his career there ever since.
Andrew currently works as VP, Innovation & Solutions in the Interactive division of Intermark Group, called Alloy Digital. The mission of this work is to give clients the courage to embrace new digital solutions that will grow their efforts and simplify their operations, while being driven and directed by behavioral sciences.
I’ve worked for some amazing companies
Alloy's mission is to empower fearless digital growth through technologies driven by behavioral science. We strive to give our clients the courage to embrace new digital solutions that grow their efforts and simplify their operations. By being transparent and dependable, our clients can partner with us fearlessly, confident that every decision we make is rooted in behavioral science, as we think like a user thinks, building the technologies that we ourselves would want to use.
Intermark Group is one of the largest advertising agencies in the Southeast with interactive, public relations, digital media and creative capabilities.
Director, Technology & Strategy
Tech Lead
Software Engineer
From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, we're creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online and in stores. We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. We employ 2.3 million associates around the world — nearly 1.6 million in the U.S. alone.
Programmer Analyst
Programmer
Past education & awards
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration
Major: Management Information Systems
Minor: Computer Science
The Management Information Systems program at The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce is ranked No. 4 among public universities and No. 8 among all universities, according to the 2013 Bloomberg BusinessWeek rankings.
UA MIS students learn how to realize organizational value by leveraging information technology, business process and software. Sponsored by more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms and business startups, the hallmark of the UA MIS is real-life, team-based IS projects.
Intermark Leadership Course
Each year Intermark selects 12 employees to participate in a 2-year training program that covers management and leadership skills, as well as advanced advertising strategies.
Rising Stars of Birmingham Business
"... recognizes up-and-coming leaders across the tech and innovation spectrums, from CEOs and CTOs to founders, attorneys, mentors and others who are shaping Birmingham's innovation scene."
