Andrew Branning
Infrastructure & Operations Delivery Lead @Texas Department of Transportation
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WORK HISTORY
Infrastructure & Operations Delivery Lead @Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, TX, US
Within the Information Technology Division at the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), I direct the complex planning, budgeting, and systems analysis for the agency\'s highly advanced information resource technologies. Reporting to the IT Hybrid Infrastructure Branch Manager, I serve as a lead with extensive latitude for independent judgment in managing a multi-million-dollar portfolio that supports a workforce across 25 regional districts. I am the primary customer service liaison between TxDOT and the State of Texas Shared Technology Services (STS) program, overseeing mission-critical service pillars including Data Center Services (DCS), Managed Security Services (MSS), and Public Cloud Manager (PCM). My work involves a proactive role in Data Center cost optimization and the architectural implementation of hybrid environments utilizing AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud platforms, as well as SaaS, PaaS, IPaaS, and IaaS frameworks.I am responsible for developing agency computer operations plans and managing an IT capital budget that, for Fiscal Year 2026, includes an allocation of $203 million focused on cybersecurity, infrastructure-related technologies, and modernization. This fiscal oversight encompasses $86.5 million for the acquisition of information resource technologies and $69 million specifically dedicated to data center consolidation and high-performance, hyperconverged infrastructure such as Dell PowerFlex. Beyond core infrastructure, I collaborate on strategic initiatives that have integrated over 200 AI use cases into agency workflows, leveraging an Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) to save thousands of employee hours annually through automation and intelligent incident detection. My role also ensures the stability and security of internal tools such as ServiceNow for service management, ProjectWise Explorer and Bluebeam Revu for digital delivery, and Microsoft 365 for enterprise productivity.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - AS, Human Resource Management
Buckeye High School
High School Diploma
Louisiana Tech University
Associate of Applied Science - AS, Computer Science
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - AS, Information Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Information Systems - MIS, Management Information Systems and Services
ABOUT ANDREW BRANNING
Enterprise PMO Executive with 15+ years of experience leading governance, digital transformation, and large-scale portfolio management in IT & healthcare. Proven ability to build high-performing teams, optimize processes, and drive $170M+ in revenue through strategic PMO execution.History of establishing and scaling PMOs, standardizing delivery frameworks (PMI, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma), and aligning IT strategy with business goals. Led 300+ projects annually, including cloud migrations and enterprise SaaS implementations. Passionate about driving data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, and C-suite collaboration.Career Highlights: Knowledgeable: 10+ years of experience in leading enterprise level and multi-departmental strategic programs and projects to completion at global companies. Holds PMP, ITIL Practitioner, and Lean Six Sigma project management certifications. Adept with Tools: 10+ years of experience with industry standard project management methodologies for IT development (SDLC, Agile, Waterfall, Lean, PMBOK, ITIL, etc.). Use of Portfolio and Project Management Tools such as MS Project, MS Office, SharePoint, Oracle NetSuite, OpenAir, Power BI, Confluence, JIRA, SalesForce, AI, CRM, ERP, LMS, HRIS, etc. Change Champion: Led ITSM implementations at 2 companies. Established ITIL-aligned service management policies, increasing customer satisfaction by 80% through effective organizational change management strategies. Developed and deployed an IT governance program that drove operational excellence. Championed continuous improvement, creating 20 strategic direction dashboards to display key performance indicator (KPI) metrics and strategic initiatives status. Stakeholder Engagement: Builds cross-functional relationships, engaging with superb verbal and written communication skills, using presentation skills and ability to adapt to differing audiences.
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