Brandon Gaffney

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About Brandon Gaffney

We've all been in those situations where everything seems chaotic - issues popping up, challenges feeling insurmountable, and opportunities looking too good to be true. That's where I come in. I'm the person you call to cut through the noise and bring order to the madness. I'm confident in my ability to break down complex problems into understandable pieces and presenting data-driven recommendations that make sense. I did it for an $87M annual portfolio across 52 Engineering teams. I pride myself on building strong relationships across organizations, allowing me to establish governance and facilitate critical decision-making, so we can turn strategic ideas to action effectively. From product-specific enhancements to transformational initiatives, I like being a catalyst for change and driving results, such as generating and incremental $20M last year alone via shrewd opportunity analysis in a tough market. What excites me is combining interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with problem-solving. I thrive when I can use my understanding of systems and processes to tackle challenges creatively, working collaboratively to find innovative solutions that drive organizational transformation, as evident when leading the post-acquisition launch of almost $1Bn in premium onto our go-forward platform. Areas of Expertise: • Product Development & Management • Change Management • Risk Management • IT & Business Strategy Alignment • Leadership • Strategic Planning • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Relationship Management • Operations Improvements I believe in collaborative leadership and empathetic environments. But I also understand the need for process rigor when making tough calls. I am a big believer in generating value across the seams by bridging gaps and getting creative with my teammates to address challenges head-on. Strategically patient when adapting to markets, but tactically impatient in keeping initiatives on track. My journey has focused on insurance/financial services leadership, nurturing creativity, fostering team collaboration, and aligning technology with business needs. Specialties: • Leading diverse Product teams • Storytelling for products & technical complexities • Generating IT/Business alignment through recommendations • Strategic collaboration, transparency & roadmap planning • Mentoring Product Managers • Performance optimization & quality improvement • Aligning engineering with business objectives If you need someone to bring order to chaos, think creatively, and maybe crack a joke along the way, I'm your person.