Garrett Mitchell
About Garrett Mitchell
Garrett Mitchell is a Senior Project Manager in Enterprise IT with extensive experience in managing integration projects and implementing the Scrum framework. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Allen Technologies and GDT - General Datatech, and currently serves at Amherst Holdings in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Current Role at Amherst Holdings
Garrett Mitchell serves as the Senior Project Manager for Enterprise IT at Amherst Holdings. He has held this position since 2021, working in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cross-functional teams, including Design, Frontend, Backend, and Quality Assurance, to drive product development. He implements the Scrum framework within the Software Development Lifecycle to enhance team productivity and project outcomes.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Amherst Holdings, Garrett Mitchell worked at GDT - General Datatech as a Project Manager in Professional Services from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Technical Project Manager at Allen Technologies for 14 years, from 2005 to 2019, in the Austin, Texas Area. His experience includes managing integration projects involving HL7 integrations with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and BACNET integrations with Building Automation Systems.
Educational Background
Garrett Mitchell studied at Pasadena City College, where he focused on General Education from 2001 to 2003. He also attended Arcadia High School, graduating in 1995. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at Eldorado College from 1996 to 1997 and completed a course in Introduction to UNIX at UCLA Extensions in 2000.
Compliance and Security Expertise
In his current role and previous positions, Garrett Mitchell has evaluated and iterated HIPAA and HITRUST compliance to ensure adherence to industry standards in healthcare and data security. He is responsible for product backlog refinement and prioritization based on evolving business needs, ensuring that projects align with regulatory requirements.
Technical Support Experience
Garrett Mitchell began his career as an Internet Support Technician and Retention Specialist at Charter Communications from 2004 to 2005. He also worked as a Computer Resource Specialist III at UCLA from 1998 to 2000. These roles provided him with foundational technical support experience, contributing to his expertise in project management and IT.