Matt Brill

About Matt Brill

Thirteen years leading complex transportation projects and initiatives in the public and private sector through collaborative engagement with internal staff and external stakeholders, leveraging technology, and implementation of industry best practices resulting in significant improvements to organizational operational efficiencies and outstanding service to the community.*Comprehensive rail and bus operations knowledge and experience in a multi-modal agency.* Presenting compelling and concise arguments with supporting data to senior leadership to influence the direction of projects and policies, using various data sources including service performance data.* Successful record of implementing transportation improvement projects ranging from route restructuring, corridor plans, and operational changes resulting in meaningful benefits to customers.* Developing and implementing communication and change management strategies to various audiences utilizing tailored messaging, community engagement, and other innovative approaches, resulting in equitable project outcomes.* Creating relationships and rapport with elected officials, community groups, and staff to understand needs and achieve strategic goals.* Leading with influence to resolve complex organizational challenges, requiring building relationships across disciplines, and seniority levels; and understanding interests across these levels to achieve agreement.* Developing strategic organizational goals, establishing milestones, and measuring results to ensure teams achieve success.* Continual focus on safety through careful planning to ensure operators and field staff are well supported in their roles.* Represent the SFMTA in presentations to elected officials, the Mayor’s Office, and stakeholder organizations.* Innovating and streamlining processes, leveraging technology, and engaging staff to embrace changes.

Experience

1. Transportation Program Manager

   Google

   Apr 2019 — Present · Boulder, CO

Education

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  BS, International Exchange Student - International Finance

  2004 — 2004

• Arizona State University

  BA, Computer Information Systems

  1999 — 2004

• University of California, Berkeley

  MCP, Transportation: Design, Planning, Policy

  2010 — 2012

• Hopkins High School

  HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

  1996 — 1999

• Technische Universität Darmstadt / Technical University Darmstadt

  n/a, International Urban Design Workshop

  2012 — 2012