Carmen Georgescu currently serves as the Director of Technology at Expedia Group, where she leverages her extensive background in software engineering and distributed systems to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. With a proven track record of improving customer experiences across various platforms, including Bing...
Carmen Georgescu currently serves as the Director of Technology at Expedia Group, where she leverages her extensive background in software engineering and distributed systems to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. With a proven track record of improving customer experiences across various platforms, including Bing Search and Xbox, Carmen brings a wealth of expertise in agile project management and data analysis to her role.
At Expedia Group, Carmen has spearheaded significant strategic changes within the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team, leading to immediate enhancements in both productivity and employee satisfaction. By introducing software development best practices into DevOps automation, she has successfully established a framework of common function libraries shared through Artifactory, streamlining workflows and reducing redundancy. This initiative not only optimized team performance but also fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Carmen's hands-on approach as an individual contributor has also been instrumental in raising awareness within application teams about the impact of noisy and low-quality alerts. By implementing data visualization techniques and robust monitoring systems, she has empowered teams to focus on high-priority issues, ultimately enhancing system reliability and customer satisfaction. Her proficiency in SQL, C#, and JUnit, combined with her deep understanding of scalability and performance optimization, positions her as a key player in driving technological advancements at Expedia Group.
As a thought leader in the tech industry, Carmen is dedicated to mentoring aspiring professionals and sharing insights on best practices in software engineering and DevOps. Her commitment to getting things done (GSD) resonates throughout her career, making her an invaluable asset to any organization, whether a startup or an established enterprise.