I am Brandon McDermott, a Project Manager / Technical Project Manager with 7+ years delivering complex IT, data, and platform initiatives across healthcare, finance, housing, and regulated environments. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into technical execution, and driving modernization initiatives. I have a solid foundation in data analysis, ETL workflows, and Python/SQL tooling, enabling me to support junior data analysts and AI-adjacent roles. In practice, I improve delivery velocity through backlog refinement and sprint optimization, govern risk with robust RAID frameworks, and deliver executive-ready insights through Python-based dashboards and centralized data models. I bring strong stakeholder management and vendor oversight, with a track record of staying within budget and delivering on time.

Brandon McDermott

I am Brandon McDermott, a Project Manager / Technical Project Manager with 7+ years delivering complex IT, data, and platform initiatives across healthcare, finance, housing, and regulated environments. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into technical execution, and driving modernization initiatives. I have a solid foundation in data analysis, ETL workflows, and Python/SQL tooling, enabling me to support junior data analysts and AI-adjacent roles. In practice, I improve delivery velocity through backlog refinement and sprint optimization, govern risk with robust RAID frameworks, and deliver executive-ready insights through Python-based dashboards and centralized data models. I bring strong stakeholder management and vendor oversight, with a track record of staying within budget and delivering on time.

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I am Brandon McDermott, a Project Manager / Technical Project Manager with 7+ years delivering complex IT, data, and platform initiatives across healthcare, finance, housing, and regulated environments. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into technical execution, and driving modernization initiatives. I have a solid foundation in data analysis, ETL workflows, and Python/SQL tooling, enabling me to support junior data analysts and AI-adjacent roles.

In practice, I improve delivery velocity through backlog refinement and sprint optimization, govern risk with robust RAID frameworks, and deliver executive-ready insights through Python-based dashboards and centralized data models. I bring strong stakeholder management and vendor oversight, with a track record of staying within budget and delivering on time.

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Work Experience

IT / Technical Project Manager – Freelance Consultant at Freelance Consultant
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led 15+ technology, data, and ERP initiatives with budgets ranging from $250K to $5M, delivering ~95% on time. Managed cross-functional teams of 15–25 engineers, analysts, and stakeholders. Improved delivery velocity by ~22% through backlog refinement and sprint optimization. Built Python-based dashboards and analytics pipelines supporting executive reporting. Reduced delivery risk by ~30% through governance frameworks and RAID management. Maintained <5% budget variance through forecasting and vendor oversight.
IT & Operations Project Manager at Private Healthcare Services Organization
October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2018
Led ERP and operational platform implementations impacting 100+ end users. Managed $1.2M+ annual budgets with <4% variance. Increased efficiency by 18–22% via automation and data standardization. Reduced reporting cycles by ~30% using centralized data models. Presented KPI-driven insights to executive leadership.
Senior Program Manager at Community Housing Consultants (CHC)
July 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Managed multi-year programs exceeding $100M annually. Developed financial models, forecasts, and compliance documentation. Achieved 100% audit compliance.
IT / Technical Project Manager – Freelance Consultant
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led 15+ technology, data, and ERP initiatives with budgets ranging from $250K to $5M, delivering ~95% on time. Managed cross-functional teams of 15–25 engineers, analysts, and stakeholders. Improved delivery velocity by ~22% through backlog refinement and sprint optimization. Built Python-based dashboards and analytics pipelines supporting executive reporting. Reduced delivery risk by ~30% through governance frameworks and RAID management. Maintained <5% budget variance through forecasting and vendor oversight.

Education

Certificate in Software Engineering at Colorado Technical University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Data Science & Visualization at Rutgers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at New York University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
B.S. Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude at New York University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
A.S. Mathematics at County College of Morris
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Certificate in Software Engineering at Colorado Technical University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Certificate in Data Science & Visualization at Rutgers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at New York University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
B.S. Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude at New York University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
A.S. Mathematics at County College of Morris
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Currently Studying
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) – Currently Studying
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government