Stephen Bielecki

About Stephen Bielecki

Engineering Manager with 8 years of experience driving innovation and empowering high-performing teams. I combine a strong technical background in Python, JavaScript, SQL, and automation with a people-centered approach to leadership — building teams that deliver scalable solutions while growing individual careers.I’m passionate about fostering collaborative, growth-oriented environments where engineers can thrive, develop new skills, and achieve their full potential. By aligning technical execution with business strategy, I create a culture of continuous learning and measurable impact. Winner of Avnet’s 2023 Most Valuable Contributor Award and finalist for the CIO Award.Excited to continue leading teams that bridge technology, people, and business to create lasting impact.

Experience

1. Software Engineering Manager

   Avnet

   Nov 2022 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Led an engineering team driving initiatives across data engineering, business intelligence, and process automation. Responsible for scaling teams, modernizing RPA programs, and aligning technology investments with strategic business goals.+ RPA Modernization: Modernized the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) program, streamlining development and deployment practices while reducing vendor spend by 15%. Maintained service quality, increased process throughput, and established shared standards across regional automation teams (AMER, APAC, EMEA) to ensure global alignment and consistency.+ Team Leadership & Growth: Expanded team size from 4 to 12 direct reports across data engineering, business intelligence, and process automation.+ Talent Development: Designed and implemented structured hiring and onboarding processes, established job ladders for career progression, and strengthened performance management practices. Resulted in more proactive career development conversations, increased growth planning scores in employee engagement surveys, and direct feedback from team members that the ladders provide clear, actionable paths for advancement.+ Operational Excellence: Standardized estimation, deployment, and incident response processes across multiple teams, supported by documentation, KPIs, and reporting. Recognized by leadership for improving delivery transparency and predictability, strengthening alignment with organizational priorities.+ Strategic Communication: Represent engineering in cross-functional forums, bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive clarity, alignment, and momentum on initiatives. Partner with executive leadership to influence strategic decisions, secure support for engineering priorities, and ensure that technical investments directly enable business growth.+ Award Recognition: Winner of the Most Valuable Contributor Award; CIO Award Nominee (2023), recognized for exceptional leadership and innovation.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Ios Development
• Python
• Microsoft Excel
• Logo Design
• Photoshop
• Human Computer Interaction
• Customer Service
• C
• Power Bi
• Scheme
• Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• C#
• Information Assurance
• Graphic Design
• Process Automation
• Branding & Identity
• Prolog
• Fourwinds Interactive
• Android Development
• Indesign
• Sql
• Robotic Process Automation
• Tensorflow
• Java
• Photography
• Html
• Adobe Illustrator
• Sap Erp
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Sql Server Management Studio
• C++
• Web Design
• Css