Bill Woodward
About Bill Woodward
Bill Woodward is a Staff Engineer currently working at Tracer in Blacksburg, Virginia. He has extensive experience in software development and engineering management, having held various positions at companies such as Rackspace, Self Financial, and GE Digital.
Work at Tracer Tech
Bill Woodward has been employed at Tracer since 2022, serving as a Staff Engineer. In this role, he has introduced Agile development practices, including Test-Driven Development and Pair Programming, to enhance the development processes within the organization. His experience as an Architect and Team Lead complements his responsibilities, allowing him to effectively contribute to project management and software development initiatives.
Previous Experience at Rackspace Managed Hosting
Before joining Tracer, Bill Woodward worked at Rackspace Managed Hosting as a Software Developer III from 2011 to 2017. During his six years in this position, he was based in Blacksburg, Virginia. His role involved developing software solutions and collaborating with teams to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Bill Woodward holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas State University, where he studied from 1994 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, completing his degree from 1984 to 1989. He is a Certified Scrum Master and possesses expertise in full stack JavaScript and Java development, which supports his work in Agile environments.
Career Background
Bill Woodward has a diverse background in software development and engineering management. His career includes roles such as Engineering Manager at Self Financial, Inc. for five months in 2022, and Lead Engineer at the same company for eight months from 2021 to 2022. He has also worked at GE Digital as a Senior Staff Software Engineer and at Block.one as a Web Application Developer for Voice.com.
Professional Development and Agile Practices
Throughout his career, Bill Woodward has worked closely with Product Owners in Agile/Scrum projects to prioritize product features, maximizing business value. He has experience implementing Agile methodologies and has contributed to the development of high-quality software solutions across various organizations.