Alexander Kotowski
About Alexander Kotowski
Alexander Kotowski is a Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in Agile methodologies and product management, currently working at ThinkMarkets since 2021. He previously held a similar role at Accuity for seven years, where he implemented the JIRA platform to improve product delivery efficiency.
Work at ThinkMarkets
Alexander Kotowski has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at ThinkMarkets since 2021. He operates from Chicago, Illinois, and is responsible for managing a development backlog for a product line valued in the multi-million dollar range. His role involves coordinating with the development team to ensure the timely completion of user stories within each sprint. He leads Agile Scrum ceremonies, which include story sizing meetings, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Previous Experience at Accuity
Prior to his current role, Alexander Kotowski worked at Accuity as a Product Manager from 2014 to 2021. During his seven years in this position, he was based in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois. He played a key role in implementing the JIRA platform, which enhanced the efficiency of delivering payment products within an Agile framework.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Kotowski studied at Loyola University Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in product management and Agile methodologies, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Agile Methodologies and Leadership
In his capacity as a Senior Product Manager, Alexander Kotowski leads various Agile Scrum ceremonies. His responsibilities include facilitating story sizing meetings, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. This leadership in Agile practices contributes to the effective management of product development processes.