Andrew "Andy" Baines Bernard (born 1973, as Walter Bernard, Jr.) is a fictional character from the U.S. comedy television series, The Office. The character is highly insecure, yet egotistical, constantly referencing his education at Cornell University. Originally a salesman, Andy replaced Michael Scott, as manager of the Scranton division of Dunder Mifflin, beginning with the eighth season, although, he was not the first to do so: in the few months between Michael and Andy's tenures, Deangelo Vickers was hired, but then left after suffering from a severe injury in the warehouse, Andy's co-workers Dwight Schrute and Creed Bratton were consecutively appointed acting managers, and finally Robert California was hired as manager, but then, almost immediately, maneuvered his way into the position of CEO of the company. Andy's status as fifth or sixth choice to be manager (salesman Jim Halpert also chose not to accept the opportunity to manage) contributes to his insecurity, which appears to stem from his strained relationship with his parents.