Wendell P. Bickford Iii
About Wendell P. Bickford Iii
Wendell P. Bickford III serves as the Go To Market Program Director at Quadient, where he focuses on the successful launch and adoption of software solutions. He has extensive experience in various roles within the technology and software sectors, including positions at Vertafore, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Billtrust.
Current Role at Quadient
Wendell P. Bickford III serves as the Go To Market Program Director at Quadient, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the successful launch and long-term adoption of software solutions. He collaborates closely with various teams, including product, marketing, sales, finance, and customer success, to implement operational process improvements. His work emphasizes executing and reporting the performance of go-to-market strategies for product releases.
Previous Experience in Software and Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Bickford accumulated extensive experience in software engineering and quality assurance. He worked at Vertafore as a Professional Trainer and later as a Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Certified Scrum Master from 1998 to 2013. He also held positions at Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Software Engineer/Dev, Bottomline Technologies as a Sr. QA Engineer/Scrum Master, and WEX Inc. as a Quality Test Engineer. His background includes solid knowledge of SDLC methodologies and Agile best practices.
Leadership in Agile Practices
Bickford has demonstrated leadership in Agile practices throughout his career. He served as an Agile Coach/Manager at Billtrust from 2015 to 2018 and as a Sr. ScrumMaster at Integral Ad Science from 2018 to 2021. His roles involved driving the adoption and usage of software solutions, particularly in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and customer experience management. He has a strong focus on ensuring effective product delivery and team collaboration.
Educational Background
Wendell P. Bickford III pursued his education at Husson University, where he studied Computer Information Systems and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same institution between 2014 and 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in technology and business management.
Professional Development and Certifications
Bickford holds several professional certifications, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), and Certified Agile Leader (CAL). These certifications reflect his commitment to Agile methodologies and his ability to lead teams effectively in software development and project management environments.