Bill Bruce
About Bill Bruce
Bill Bruce is a Scrum Master at Churchill Downs Incorporated, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in technical operations and Agile methodologies, having held various roles in companies such as Remote Director LLC and Lexmark.
Work at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Bill Bruce has served as a Scrum Master at Churchill Downs Incorporated since 2017. In this role, he leads a newly formed Scrum team focused on developing reports, dashboards, and visualization tools for Business Intelligence. He actively coaches the team to ensure a solid understanding of Agile principles and practices. Bruce collaborates closely with the Product Owner to maintain user story quality and readiness, define acceptance criteria, and prepare product backlogs and release plans. He also organizes and facilitates essential Scrum rituals, including daily stand-ups, Sprint reviews, and planning sessions.
Previous Experience in Technical Operations
Before joining Churchill Downs Incorporated, Bill Bruce worked at Remote Director LLC as the Director of Technical Operations from 2002 to 2012. His decade-long tenure in Carlsbad, CA, involved overseeing technical operations and contributing to the company's operational efficiency. Prior to this role, he served as a Scrum Master at Lexmark from 2012 to 2017, where he applied Agile methodologies to enhance project delivery in the Lexington, Kentucky Area.
Background in Engineering and Management
Bill Bruce's career began in the engineering sector, where he held various positions at Eastman Kodak, including Senior Staff Engineer and Service Support Manager. His experience also includes roles at Danka Office Imaging and Imaging Technologies, where he managed customer service and support operations. Bruce's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, which he completed between 1972 and 1977.
Coaching and Agile Practices
In his current role, Bill Bruce emphasizes the importance of Agile practices within his Scrum team at Churchill Downs Incorporated. He promotes methodologies such as Backlog Grooming, Definition of Done, and commitment-driven planning. His coaching efforts aim to instill a deep understanding of Agile values among team members, ensuring that they effectively implement these practices in their daily work.