bill bortkevich
@billbortkevich
Certified Scrum Master and IT professional specializing in Agile development.
What I'm looking for
I am a certified Scrum Master and IT professional with extensive experience in Agile development and software development lifecycles. My career has been marked by leading cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-impact solutions, significantly reducing sprint cycle times and optimizing DevOps workflows, particularly within financial and insurance sectors.
Currently, I serve as a Product Manager and Scrum Master at HQuad Inc., where I lead dynamic product development efforts across multiple projects. My role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, prioritizing backlogs, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure efficient sprint execution. I have successfully overseen the development of a professional training website and a large-scale facial recognition system, leveraging technologies such as Dart, Flutter, and Python to enhance user experience and backend automation.
Previously, I held positions as a Tech Lead and Principal Consultant, where I directed Scrum development initiatives and managed scalable web applications. My technical expertise spans full-stack development, API integrations, and project management, allowing me to deliver robust solutions that meet client needs and drive business success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Manager / Scrum Master
HQuad Inc
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
Lead product development efforts across multiple projects, driving efficient sprint execution and fostering collaboration. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, prioritize backlogs, and oversee the development of a training website and a facial recognition system.
Tech Lead / Scrum Master
Infosys
Jul 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Spearheaded project execution for Aetna Insurance Medicaid, facilitating Agile ceremonies and overseeing the development of a scalable web application. Utilized React for UI development and managed API-driven system integration.
Principal Consultant
Matlen Silver
Oct 2017 - Apr 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Directed Scrum development initiatives for web and mobile applications, enhancing usability and system efficiency. Led redesign efforts for Citigroup and optimized a scheduling application for VolleyPal.
Team Lead
TCS
Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years 8 months)
Led Agile development for GIS and Global Compliance applications at Bank of America. Managed onsite/offshore teams and spearheaded full-stack development using various technologies.
Solution Architect
InteractWeb
Nov 2010 - Jan 2014 (3 years 2 months)
Architected and managed an enterprise application for Merck & Co. Developed corporate websites and delivered technical solutions for major institutions.
Principal Consultant
BMS Leverage
Jun 2000 - Oct 2010 (10 years 4 months)
Designed and deployed web and client-server applications for Credit Suisse and managed technology solutions for Morgan Stanley, enhancing application efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
New York Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Polytechnic University
Bachelor/Master of Science, Computer Science
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