Brian Smith

Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, PMO governance, Agile and Waterfall delivery, operational readiness, deployment governance, and technology delivery initiatives across federal, Fortune 100 financial services, public sector, and commercial organizations. Proven success coordinating enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization programs involving network modernization, Windows Server migrations, cloud transformation initiatives, data center modernization, enterprise monitoring implementations, WAN upgrades, hardware refreshes, deployment governance, executive reporting, and operational readiness. Experienced leading cross-functional teams across infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, operations, vendors, business stakeholders, and executive leadership while managing risks, dependencies, schedules, budgets, and delivery outcomes.

Certified

ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) with extensive experience supporting Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models across multiple concurrent enterprise initiatives.

Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager (Task Coordinator) at DMI, Inc. (Supporting FDIC) (2024-05 – 2026-06)

Led coordination of enterprise infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation initiatives supporting nationwide technology deployments within a highly regulated federal environment.

• Led coordination of enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives spanning more than 70 field offices, regional offices, enterprise data centers, and nationwide deployment programs.
• Managed PMO governance activities including RAID management, executive reporting, milestone tracking, deployment planning, operational readiness, dependency management, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinated Windows Server 2016 migration and retirement activities involving more than 900 servers.
• Supported cloud transformation initiatives through governance coordination, deployment readiness, operational transition planning, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting.
• Supported SolarWinds modernization, enterprise monitoring, WAN modernization, network refreshes, data center modernization, and infrastructure resiliency initiatives.
• Developed executive dashboards, quad charts, deployment scorecards, KPI reporting, milestone trackers, and executive leadership reports.
• Facilitated collaboration across infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, operations, deployment teams, vendors, and executive leadership.

Project Manager - ATM Debit Data & Analysis / Enterprise Operations at Capital One (2019-02 – 2023-08)

Managed enterprise infrastructure deployment and modernization projects supporting Capital One's nationwide ATM network.

• Managed more than 1,000 infrastructure modernization and enterprise deployment projects supporting ATM installations, replacements, relocations, removals, network upgrades, security enhancements, and vendor conversions.
• Created Statements of Work (SOWs), project plans, governance documentation, schedules, deliverables, and executive reporting.
• Coordinated cross-functional delivery with NCR, Convergint, JLL, facilities, construction, security, and technology organizations.
• Managed project schedules, risks, milestones, dependencies, operational readiness, and executive communications.
• Utilized Jira governance processes to improve delivery visibility and stakeholder alignment.
• Applied Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Performed root cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.

Financial Representative at First Financial Group (2017-07 – 2021-01)

Delivered financial planning and advisory services focused on retirement planning, wealth accumulation, financial protection, and long-term client objectives.

• Delivered customized retirement planning, wealth accumulation, and financial protection strategies.
• Conducted comprehensive financial needs assessments and portfolio reviews.
• Built trusted long-term client relationships.
• Developed customized financial programs aligned with client goals.

Senior Associate Project Manager | Product Owner | Process Manager at Capital One (2013-01 – 2017-06)

Managed enterprise initiatives supporting Small Business Banking, Capital One Investments, and ShareBuilder 401(k).

• Managed more than 25 enterprise projects.
• Served as Product Owner responsible for backlog prioritization, Agile ceremonies, stakeholder engagement, and business requirements.
• Led integrated marketing initiatives increasing ShareBuilder 401(k) awareness by 20%.
• Increased email-driven customer acquisition by 15%.
• Managed campaign execution across multiple channels.
• Developed KPI reporting, executive dashboards, and governance reporting.
• Partnered with compliance, vendors, business stakeholders, and technology teams.

Project Manager / Marketing Director at Hydra Media & Marketing (2008-12 – 2013-01)

Directed project delivery supporting more than 25 client organizations.

• Managed project schedules, budgets, stakeholder communications, vendor relationships, and delivery.
• Reduced advertising expenditures by approximately 25%.
• Identified cost-saving initiatives exceeding $50,000.
• Led strategic marketing initiatives supporting business growth.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Arts - Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)