Philip Kappaz
Sr Project Manager @Toptal
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Project Manager @Toptal
Frisco, TX, US
Sr Program Manager, Scrum Master, Agile Coach – Saas Healthcare referral web application development• Worked closely with senior management to bring a failing, late, project under control • Coached management team and development team in Agile principles (Scrum and Kanban), bringing them into a stable, predictable, functioning team• Managed multiple Jira and Confluence projects including dashboards, automations, release management, filters, and reporting• Created external facing Jira Service Manager pages to allow customers to submit requests into our Jira without being Jira users. • Managed and reported on state of sprints, request backlog, velocity, and burn down and addressed risks through proper review and escalation procedures• Worldwide Technical teams were in Colombia, Macedonia and India• Coordinated with client management ensuring communication channels and messaging were consistent and effective• Completed the migration of Jira project from one instance to another• Built the project backlog from a client Smartsheet and introduced the concept of managing delivering features and releases through Agile sprints to the customer
EDUCATION
University of North Texas
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
ABOUT PHILIP KAPPAZ
Highly experienced technology Manager with over 20 years of achievement delivering large-scale enterprise programs and projects across various markets with global teams. Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar initiatives, including cloud migrations, biometric systems, and enterprise-wide digital platforms, while directing distributed teams across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Proven expertise in implementing Agile practices, mentoring high-performing teams, and championing delivery of client value above all. Recognized for building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering complex technical solutions that advance organizational objectives and value.
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