Andrew P. Russell
President of Sound Payments
Andrew P. Russell is President of Sound Payments, leading a team of innovators in offering the best in software development, state-of-the-art equipment, unparalleled technical and customer service delivery, advanced security and compliance, training, and double digit ROI for customers and shareholders. Prior to joining Sound Payments, he served as President and CEO of MAFCU and was promoted to the rank of Major, Armour, in the United States Army Reserves.
Major Russell received a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts from The University of the State of New York and earned a Master’s Degree from Troy State University. He completed Graduate School of Banking at the University of Virginia in partnership with the Consumer Bankers Association.
Major Russell’s commitment to community is reflected by his recent service on the Board of Directors of Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Hispanic Advisory Group. His past service includes serving on numerous board related to business, education, public service and non-profits in North Florida and the Pittsburgh areas.
Dr. Abhay V. Trivedi
Ph.D., PMP, CSSBB, PMI-RMP, PMI-ACP, CSM
Dr. Trivedi is a seasoned consultant with over 20 years of experience assessing complex business problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing technology solutions in multiple industries: automotive, oil & gas, transportation, consumer, electronics and manufacturing services.
His list of clients has included Xerox, BP, Emory University, Robert Bosch, ABB, Siemens, Intel, Motorola and BMW/MG Rover. He has consulted in China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Mexico, Canada and Europe. He is skilled at formulating business systems strategies to leverage technology investments. In recent years, he has focused on business process assessment, strategic planning, product life cycle management, profit assessment, and six sigma.
He is PMP certified by PMI; Six Sigma Black Belt certified and holds a Professional Logistics/Supply Chain Certification from The Logistics Institute at Georgia Institute of Technology
