Johnny Garrett

Highly motivated and solutions-orientated with 6 years of experience in Technology and Digital Transformation across the Financial Services sector. I have consistently demonstrated my capabilities by successfully delivering multiple projects varying in scale and complexity in high pressure, challenging environments of FTSE 100 and 250 companies.

I am well-organized, proactive, and resilient individual who can build rapport naturally with a positive personality and approach to my work. I have supplemented my skillset with relevant professional qualifications throughout my professional career, demonstrating my desire to consistently learn and grow.

Smartsheet Consultant

• Supporting the Data & Integration team on Smartsheet-based project management solutions, becoming Smartsheet certified and completing internal framework enhancements while gaining exposure to solution design, process improvement, and client engagement practices.

• Managed a multi-year £2M UKR Digital Transformation program, delivering multiple cross-functional projects—including two broker portals—projected to generate £22M in GWP over three years.
• Designed and implemented a Smartsheet framework, building a suite of automated dashboards, tracking key project metrics —significantly improving the Transformation portfolio governance. 
• Collaborated with business units to enhance workflows, leading workshops to capture requirements, design solutions, and deliver training to drive adoption.
• Worked closely with third-party vendors to coordinate project deliverables, manage timelines, and resolve issues.

• Coordinated key Tech governance forums, including monthly and quarterly Operational Reviews, reporting to the CITO and COO
• Managed an initiative to enhance the third-party management framework, improving risk identification and operational resilience.
• Oversaw governance and compliance across major Technology projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and controls.

• Optimised Jira workflows by introducing a unified backlog for the Engineer Shared Services team and producing supporting documentation to improve task prioritisation and process adoption.

BSc (Hons) Business & Accounting 2:1 – University of Exeter A Level: Economics, Business, History (A* A* A)