In the spotlight: Andrew Dunn drives innovation at Encompass

Andrew Dunn, who has been with Encompass for the past three months as Vice President, Engineering, brings a wealth of experience and visionary approach to his role.

A journey of discovery and expertise

Andrew’s journey into KYC and customer due diligence (CDD) began several years ago when he joined Arachnys, now part of AML RightSource. This decision stemmed from an experience where his due diligence on a business fell short due to incomplete information. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive array of data sources, Andrew was drawn to the challenge of creating a complete and accurate picture of business entities.

At OpenCorporates, after his tenure at Arachnys, Andrew worked on a project creating a global registry of business entities. It highlighted the value of a common model across jurisdictions, offering a rich set of attributes.

Building on the success of the project at OpenCorporates, Andrew found the extensive data coverage offered by Encompass especially compelling. Encompass delivers a holistic view of corporate entities through its corporate digital identity (CDI) platform. This approach seamlessly integrates public and private data, providing an unparalleled, real-time perspective on corporate entities. For Andrew, this made Encompass the obvious choice for the next phase of his career.

Leading engineering excellence

In his role at Encompass, Andrew oversees all engineering disciplines, including development, quality, infrastructure, and operations. He ensures seamless alignment with product, security, and go-to-market strategies. For Andrew, engineering is at its best when it is collaborative, iterative, and consistently delivering value. His goal is for Encompass to be more widely recognized for its engineering excellence and ability to solve problems efficiently.

Fostering innovation and collaboration

Andrew firmly believes in the innovative power of engineers within a SaaS environment. Engineers are natural problem solvers who quickly identify connections and drive efficiency. Consequently, Andrew fosters a collaborative environment between product and engineering teams. This approach ensures innovative ideas flow freely and are supported by a clear vision, objectives, and boundaries. Therefore, such collaboration leads to significant advancements and innovations within the company.

Building self-sufficient teams

Throughout his career, Andrew has taken pride in building self-sufficient teams capable of making impactful strides across the business. His leadership philosophy centers on creating structures and expectations that empower teams to work independently. Consequently, this approach ensures sustainable and scalable growth.

Andrew’s past successes include building platforms that delighted users and instilled operational confidence. This success enabled meaningful customer interactions. Achieving such results requires significant effort and a proactive approach. Although it demands considerable effort upfront, it ultimately avoids constant firefighting and allows focus on higher-value activities.

Addressing future challenges

Looking ahead, Andrew recognizes the challenges Tier 1 banks face, such as reduced budgets and increased client expectations. Encompass has heavily invested in intellectual property to tackle these issues. Consequently, the company offers flexible solutions tailored to various organizational needs. By delivering a comprehensive and adaptable CDI solution, Encompass supports banks in managing regulatory compliance and improving operational efficiency.

Driving innovation at Encompass

Andrew believes driving innovation at Encompass means becoming integral to industry solutions. It’s not just about being first but offering superior technology and processes. By alleviating client burdens, Encompass allows them to focus on higher-value activities. Clients can be confident in the company’s robust, efficient, and innovative solutions.

Ultimately, Encompass’s approach frees clients to invest their resources wisely.