Rustam Borzov
About Rustam Borzov
Rustam Borzov is an Agile Project Manager at Balsam Brands, where he has worked since 2023, and also serves as a Project Management Advisor at Vopmo. With over 13 years of industry experience, he has a strong technical background and has held various roles in project management and software quality assurance across multiple organizations.
Work at Balsam Brands
Rustam Borzov has been serving as an Agile Project Manager at Balsam Brands since 2023. He works in a hybrid model from Redwood City, California. In this role, he leads and coaches teams across various disciplines, focusing on delivering high-quality results. His experience in both startup and enterprise environments contributes to his effectiveness in managing projects and fostering team collaboration.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Rustam Borzov held several positions in project management and software quality assurance. He worked at Sberbank-Technology as a Software QA Engineer from 2014 to 2015 and at JSC SITRONICS in the same capacity from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Technical Program Manager and TPM/Scrum Master at Wiley from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Manager of Technical Operations, Support, and Compliance at Explorer Surgical from 2021 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Rustam Borzov holds a Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from International Technological University, which he completed from 2017 to 2018. He also earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Information Science and Economics from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics between 2003 and 2008. Furthermore, he completed an additional course in Cross-cultural communications at Lomonosov Moscow State University in 2020.
Professional Certifications
Rustam Borzov has obtained several professional certifications that reflect his expertise in project management. These include CSP-SM (Certified Scrum Professional - ScrumMaster), PMP (Project Management Professional), and SAFe Agilist. These certifications demonstrate his commitment to maintaining high standards in project management practices.
Industry Experience
With over 13 years of industry experience, Rustam Borzov has developed a strong technical background and strategic mindset. His career spans various roles in project management and software quality assurance, allowing him to thrive in fast-paced environments. He focuses on driving value and exceeding expectations in his work.