Brendan Ward

Brendan Ward has extensive experience in product management, business process improvement, and business strategy. Brendan is currently the Director of Product, Engineering, and Technology at Accion Opportunity Fund. Prior to this, Brendan worked at Edison Properties from 2007 to 2022, where they held various roles, including Director of Product Management and Business Process Manager. In these roles, they led the development and management of multiple software products, collaborated with cross-functional teams, gathered business requirements, and implemented process improvements. Before joining Edison Properties, Brendan worked as a Senior Consultant at Verticalnet Inc., where they worked with global clients on consulting engagements and led projects in transportation sourcing and spend analysis.

Brendan Ward completed their Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University between 1997 and 2001. Later, they pursued a Master of Science in Computer Engineering at Syracuse University from 2002 to 2003. Furthermore, they obtained the certification of SCM, Certified ScrumMaster from Scrum Alliance, Inc in July 2010.