Steven Popovic
About Steven Popovic
Steven Popovic is a Scrum Master Application Developer with over a decade of experience at Highmark Inc. He has a background in application development and software testing, having previously worked at WESCO Distribution and Wellspring Worldwide, and has conducted international business activities in India.
Work at Highmark
Steven Popovic has been employed at Highmark Inc. as a Scrum Master Application Developer since 2012. In this role, he leads the development scrum team and implements agile methodologies. He collaborates closely with Product Owners to establish priorities and address team impediments on a daily basis. His responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of the scrum process and facilitating communication within the team.
Previous Experience in Application Development
Before joining Highmark, Steven Popovic worked as an Application Developer at WESCO Distribution from 2011 to 2012 for a duration of 10 months. His role involved developing applications to support business operations. Additionally, he served as a Software Tester at Wellspring Worldwide for three months in 2010, where he contributed to the quality assurance processes of software products.
Educational Background
Steven Popovic studied at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 2007 to 2011, completing a four-year program. His education provided him with a foundation in software development and project management, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.
International Experience
During his career, Steven Popovic conducted on-site interviews, lectures, and onboarding activities with offshore partners in Chennai, India. This three-week business trip allowed him to engage directly with international teams and enhance collaboration across geographic boundaries.
Problem Resolution Skills
In his current role at Highmark, Steven Popovic resolves high-priority and potential access-to-care issues. He performs root cause analysis to identify problems and communicates the necessary next actions to leadership, ensuring that critical issues are addressed promptly.