10 February 2025 at 01:29PM
Dean Brandt, VP of Programs
Dean Brandt, a native Pittsburgher currently residing in the East End, is not only a passionate lifelong learner and adventurer but also a seasoned project management professional. Throughout his career, Dean has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering projects that drive real business value. With certifications like PMP and PSM under his belt, he’s proven his ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments—whether he was leading cutting-edge initiatives at major tech companies or mentoring emerging talent in his leadership role at PMI Pittsburgh.
Dean’s career is a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution. He’s known for his adaptability and for turning challenges into opportunities. While working on Google Shopping, he excelled in dynamic teams, consistently adapting to rapid changes and harnessing new technologies to streamline processes and deliver results on time and within budget.
Outside the boardroom, Dean’s enthusiasm spills into his pursuits. His unexpected foray into board gaming in 2013 led him to organize his annual convention—Splotter Con—and embark on a quest to collect every Splotter Spellen game he can find. When he’s not strategizing over game nights, Dean’s passion for cycling has taken him from cyclocross and road racing to triathlons, including a century-long bike ride in 2023. His first marathon and 50k ultra trail race in 2024 further highlights his dedication to endurance and personal growth.
Balancing his energetic lifestyle, Dean finds calm in meditation after having discovered Sam Harris’s Waking Up app in 2021. A devoted coffee enthusiast—further inspired by a 10-day professional tour in Costa Rica—he turns every cup into a mindful ritual. At home, he cherishes the company of his two rescue Chihuahuas, Luna, and Costello, and treasures the deep family bonds that have grown even stronger following personal challenges in 2023.
Whether he’s steering a high-stakes project, organizing a board game convention, or conquering a century-long ride, Dean Brandt brings curiosity, commitment, and a genuine love for life to everything he does—a quality that shines through both in his professional achievements and his passions.
