Garrett McCreery

Seasoned Agile Project Management Leader with Extensive Experience in the Travel and Hospitality Industries

Professional Overview

Garrett McCreery is a seasoned Agile Project Management leader with over 25 years of experience in the technology and travel/hospitality industries. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Agile Project Management Office (APMO) at Brightline Trains, where he is responsible for driving the implementation and optimization of Agile practices across the organization. Additionally, he holds the position of Senior Director of APMO and Internal Process at Deliverse Consulting, LLC, where he provides strategic guidance and process improvements to clients.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Vice President, Agile Project Management Office (APMO) at Brightline Trains (2023-07-01 to Present)

Leads the APMO team in driving the adoption and optimization of Agile practices across the organization

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve project visibility, and enhance delivery capabilities

Implements data-driven decision-making strategies to measure and continuously improve Agile maturity

Senior Director, APMO and Internal Process at Deliverse Consulting, LLC (2022-07-01 to Present)

Provides strategic guidance and process improvements to Deliverse's clients, helping them optimize their Agile practices and project management capabilities

Develops and implements tailored Agile frameworks to address the unique challenges of each client's business

Mentors and trains client teams on Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Career Progression

Prior to his current roles, Garrett held various leadership positions in the technology and travel/hospitality industries, including:

Senior Manager, Process Development and Optimization at Travel + Leisure Co. (2018-12-01 to 2022-07-01)

Manager, Service Optimization and Automation Engineering at Walt Disney World (2017-07-01 to 2022-07-01)

Manager, Technology at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Technology - Platform Tools and Automation (2016-01-01 to 2017-07-01)

Manager, Technology - Reliability Engineering at Walt Disney World (2014-04-01 to 2016-10-01)

Throughout his career, Garrett has demonstrated a strong track record of driving process improvements, optimizing project management practices, and implementing successful Agile transformations.

Academic Background

Garrett holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Florida, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

Agile project management and Scrum implementation

Process optimization and continuous improvement

Data-driven decision-making and performance measurement

Organizational change management and Agile transformation

Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Technology project management and software development life cycle

Professional Impact

Spearheaded the implementation of Agile practices at Travel + Leisure Co., resulting in a 25% improvement in project delivery and a 15% reduction in development costs

Led the automation and optimization of service delivery processes at Walt Disney World, contributing to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 30% decrease in response times

Mentored and coached cross-functional teams on Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability

Conclusion

With his extensive experience in leading Agile transformations and driving process optimization within the travel and hospitality industries, Garrett McCreery is a highly sought-after Agile project management expert. His ability to leverage data-driven strategies, foster cross-functional collaboration, and deliver measurable results make him a valuable asset to both Brightline Trains and Deliverse Consulting, LLC.