Bakhtavar Wykpisz
About Bakhtavar Wykpisz
Bakhtavar Wykpisz serves as the Vice President of IT Business Services at Fulton Bank, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in IT management and financial controls, with previous roles at Exelon, Baltimore Gas & Electric, and Grant Thornton.
Work at Fulton Bank
Bakhtavar Wykpisz has been serving as the Vice President of IT Business Services at Fulton Bank since 2017. In this role, he has led the first digitally-focused technology team, which has transformed digital payments and channels, as well as robotic automation processing within both consumer and commercial lines of business. He was selected to lead a matrixed team that bridges IT and business functions, aiming to empower individuals to strategically execute the corporate strategy. Wykpisz has also spearheaded the establishment of a value-based model for prioritizing work, developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) across Business Services Management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Fulton Bank, Bakhtavar Wykpisz held several positions in the technology and financial sectors. He worked at Baltimore Gas & Electric as Manager of Customer Solutions from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Supervising Principal in the IT Financial Controls Group at Exelon, where he worked from 2007 to 2014. His career also includes a role as Senior Associate at Grant Thornton from 2005 to 2007 and a brief tenure as Senior IS Auditor at VWR International in 2007.
Education and Expertise
Bakhtavar Wykpisz has a solid educational background in business and management. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in New Venture Creation from the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware in 2005. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting and Management Information Systems from the same institution, completed in 2003. Additionally, he achieved a Professional Certificate in Strategic Management from The Wharton School in 2020. His academic foundation is further supported by a Master of Commerce (M.Com) in Accounting and Economics from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completed in 2002.
Community Involvement
Bakhtavar Wykpisz is actively involved in community service. He serves on the Board of Directors for Child Care Consultants and is a Volunteer Advocate for Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation. His commitment to community engagement reflects his dedication to supporting children's welfare and development.
Leadership Development
Wykpisz has pursued leadership development through various programs. He completed a leadership course at Leadership York from 2016 to 2017. His focus on leadership is evident in his professional roles, where he has influenced the adoption of agile methodologies and emphasized portfolio management at Fulton Bank.