Adam Young
About Adam Young
Adam Young serves as the Director of Agile Program Management at MerchantE, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in program management and software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as National Processing Company, Worldpay, FIS, and Vantiv.
Current Role at MerchantE
Adam Young serves as the Director of Agile Program Management at MerchantE, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees agile program management initiatives and contributes to the company's strategic objectives. His responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams and ensuring the successful implementation of agile methodologies to enhance project delivery.
Previous Experience at National Processing Company
Prior to his current role, Adam Young worked at National Processing Company as a Senior Software Engineer from 2009 to 2013. During his four years in Louisville, KY, he contributed to software development projects and gained valuable experience in the payments industry.
Experience at Worldpay and FIS
Adam Young held the position of Technology Program Manager at Worldpay from 2018 to 2021, where he managed technology programs in a remote capacity. Following this, he worked at FIS as a Release Train Engineer for ten months in 2021-2022, continuing his focus on agile practices and program management in a remote setting.
Education and Expertise
Adam Young earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology Education from Cedarville University, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in software engineering and program management, equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and leadership skills.
Achievements in Agile Program Management
Throughout his career, Adam Young has implemented several key initiatives in agile program management. He designed an onboarding program for new scrum masters, modified the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for improved time management, and played a significant role in a reorganization that increased user story completion by 40%. Additionally, he managed a $4.5M budget for launching new enterprise systems.