Depinder Kaur
About Depinder Kaur
Depinder Kaur is the Director of Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Management & Governance at Expedia Group, where she leads technical implementations and drives data management strategies.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Depinder Kaur is currently serving as the Director of Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Management & Governance at Expedia Group. In this capacity, she leads the technical implementation processes for Expedia's Open World Travel Platform. Her work focuses on leveraging AI/ML, Big Data, Cloud technologies, and Real-Time Event Processing & Analytics to enhance the platform's capabilities. Depinder collaborates closely with senior stakeholders to align the company's data vision and strategy with business objectives and customer needs.
Professional Experience at Expedia Group
Depinder Kaur has had an extensive and progressive career at Expedia Group before assuming her current role. She initially joined as a Sr. Database Administrator from 2013 to 2016. She then became a Technology Lead in Information Technology for a year. Later, she served as the Manager of Information Technology from 2017 to 2020. Her next role was as Sr. Manager of Data Engineering, Data Platform Services, a position she held from 2020 to 2022. Through these roles, Depinder has played a vital role in shaping the company's data platform, leading multiple data management capabilities including data governance and data privacy.
Early Career and Positions at Other Companies
Before joining Expedia Group, Depinder Kaur held various positions at well-known companies. She worked as a Technology Subject Matter Expert- SQL Server at IBM from 2011 to 2013 in New Delhi Area, India. Prior to IBM, she was an Associate Operations Manager at Cognizant Technology Solutions for 7 months in 2011. She also served as a Sr. Support Engineer at Microsoft from 2008 to 2011 in Bangalore and as an Executive at KPMG India from 2007 to 2008 in New Delhi. These roles have helped her build a strong foundation in data management and technology.
Educational Background
Depinder Kaur has a strong academic background that has supported her career achievements. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Indraprastha University between 2004 and 2007. She began her academic journey by obtaining a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) from Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) from 2001 to 2004. Her educational qualifications have provided her with a robust understanding of business management and computer applications.
Leadership in Data Management and Governance
In her role at Expedia Group, Depinder Kaur plays a crucial part in driving the vision, strategy, and implementation of Enterprise Data Management capabilities. This includes focus areas like Metadata Management, Data Governance, Data Lifecycle Management, and Data Privacy, both on-premises and in the Cloud. She partners with Enterprise Data Architecture to design complex engineering solutions for real-time and batch data feeds. Depinder adopts industry-leading technologies to improve Expedia's data management efforts, ensuring scalable solutions for data lifecycle management.