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Oct 13, 2025 by talynt.org 116 views

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Michael Brodsky to the VFS team as a Product Manager. Michael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team, and we are excited to have him on board.

About Michael Brodsky

Name

Michael Brodsky

Pronouns

Unfortunately, we do not have Michael's pronouns listed at this time. We will make sure to update this information as soon as possible.

Role

As a Product Manager, Michael will be responsible for leading the development of new features and products for the VFS team. He will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the needs of our users and are delivered on time.

Email

Michael can be reached at michael.brodsky@va.gov.

GitHub Handle

Michael's GitHub handle is michaelbrodsky-a6.

Start Date

Michael joined the VFS team on March 4, 2025.

Tasks for Everyone

As a new team member, Michael has a few tasks to complete to get up to speed. These tasks include:

Add your name to the ticket title: Please add your name to the ticket title to ensure that we can track your progress and provide you with the necessary support.
Update your Slack profile: Please update your Slack profile to include your name, title, and contact information.
Request access to tools: Please request access to the necessary tools and platforms to complete your tasks.
Confirm access to the VA GitHub Organization: Please confirm that you have access to the VA GitHub Organization to ensure that you can contribute to our projects.
Opt out of Google Analytics: Please opt out of Google Analytics on all of your browsers to ensure that your data is not tracked.
Add your name to the Veterans willing to help VA teams with product testing document: If you are a Veteran, please consider adding your name to the document to help us with product testing.
Complete educational tasks: Please complete the necessary educational tasks to ensure that you have the necessary knowledge and skills to complete your tasks.

Tasks for Front-end and Back-end Engineers

As a front-end or back-end engineer, you have a few additional tasks to complete:

Confirm that you can log in as a test user: Please confirm that you can log in as a test user to ensure that you can test our products.

Tasks for Product Managers & Delivery Managers

As a product manager or delivery manager, you have a few additional tasks to complete:

Schedule a PM intro via Calendly: Please schedule a PM intro via Calendly with Shira Goodman (Platform Governance Team PM) to ensure that you have a smooth onboarding process.
Complete the New VFS Team ticket: If your team is new, please complete the New VFS Team ticket to ensure that you have the necessary information and resources.

Tasks for Platform

As a member of the platform team, you have a few additional tasks to complete:

Add the new VFS team member to the VFS Team Roster: Please add the new VFS team member to the VFS Team Roster located in Atlas.
Add the new VFS team member to the vets.gov-write GitHub team: Please add the new VFS team member to the vets.gov-write GitHub team.

Conclusion

We are excited to have Michael Brodsky join the VFS team as a Product Manager. We are confident that he will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the team and help us deliver high-quality products to our users. We look forward to working with him and seeing the impact he will make.

Getting Started with the VFS Team

If you are new to the VFS team, please make sure to complete the necessary tasks to get up to speed. This includes updating your Slack profile, requesting access to tools, and confirming access to the VA GitHub Organization. If you have any questions or need help, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Resources

As a new member of the VFS team, you may have questions about your role, responsibilities, and the team's processes. Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you get started.

Q: What is the VFS team's mission?

A: The VFS team's mission is to develop and maintain the VA's online platforms, including VA.gov and MHV on VA.gov. Our goal is to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for our customers.

Q: What is my role as a Product Manager?

A: As a Product Manager, your role is to lead the development of new features and products for the VFS team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the needs of our users and are delivered on time.

Q: How do I get started with my tasks?

A: To get started with your tasks, please follow the instructions outlined in the "Tasks for Everyone" section of the onboarding document. This includes updating your Slack profile, requesting access to tools, and confirming access to the VA GitHub Organization.

Q: What is the VA GitHub Organization?

A: The VA GitHub Organization is a platform where we store and manage our code repositories. As a member of the VFS team, you will have access to this platform to contribute to our projects.

Q: How do I request access to tools?

A: To request access to tools, please follow the instructions outlined in the "Request Access to Tools" section of the onboarding document. This includes submitting a request to the VFS team's access request form.

Q: What is the VFS Team Roster?

A: The VFS Team Roster is a document that lists all members of the VFS team. This document is located in Atlas and is used to track team membership and roles.

Q: How do I add my name to the VFS Team Roster?

A: To add your name to the VFS Team Roster, please follow the instructions outlined in the "Tasks for Platform" section of the onboarding document. This includes submitting a request to the VFS team's access request form.

Q: What is the vets.gov-write GitHub team?

A: The vets.gov-write GitHub team is a platform where we store and manage our code repositories for the vets.gov-write project. As a member of the VFS team, you will have access to this platform to contribute to our projects.

Q: How do I add my name to the vets.gov-write GitHub team?

A: To add your name to the vets.gov-write GitHub team, please follow the instructions outlined in the "Tasks for Platform" section of the onboarding document. This includes submitting a request to the VFS team's access request form.

Q: What is the New VFS Team ticket?

A: The New VFS Team ticket is a document that outlines the necessary information and resources for new team members. This document is located in the onboarding document and is used to ensure that new team members have the necessary information to get started.

Q: How do I complete the New VFS Team ticket?

A: To complete the New VFS Team ticket, please follow the instructions outlined in the "Tasks for Product Managers & Delivery Managers" section of the onboarding document. This includes submitting a request to the VFS team's access request form.

Q: What is the PM intro via Calendly?

A: The PM intro via Calendly is a meeting with Shira Goodman (Platform Governance Team PM) to discuss your role and responsibilities as a Product Manager. This meeting is used to ensure that you have a smooth onboarding process.

Q: How do I schedule a PM intro via Calendly?

A: To schedule a PM intro via Calendly, please follow the instructions outlined in the "Tasks for Product Managers & Delivery Managers" section of the onboarding document. This includes submitting a request to the VFS team's access request form.

Q: What is the vets.gov-write project?

A: The vets.gov-write project is a platform where we store and manage our code repositories for the vets.gov-write project. As a member of the VFS team, you will have access to this platform to contribute to our projects.

Q: How do I get access to the vets.gov-write project?

A: To get access to the vets.gov-write project, please follow the instructions outlined in the "Tasks for Platform" section of the onboarding document. This includes submitting a request to the VFS team's access request form.

Conclusion

We hope that these FAQs have helped answer some of the questions you may have had about your role, responsibilities, and the team's processes. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help.