George Old
About George Old
George Old is a Senior Software Development Engineer at Expedia Group with extensive experience in web technologies and Agile/Scrum practices.
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George Old is a Senior Software Development Engineer currently working at Expedia Group.
Current Employment
George Old has been employed at Expedia Group as a Senior Software Development Engineer since 2020. He is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Past Experience
Prior to his current role, George held several key positions. Notably, he served as Software Development Engineer II at Expedia Group from 2019 to 2020. He also worked as Front End Architect at Wunderman Thompson Commerce between 2017 to 2019. Earlier roles include Frontend Developer at Salmon from 2015 to 2017 and Lead Developer at ACE FX LIMITED in 2015 for 3 months. Other significant positions include Consultant/Developer at North Highland and Development Manager as well as Lead Developer at dmg media.
Early Career
George Old's early career includes numerous roles in development and engineering. He was Software Development Engineer at Expedia from 2011 to 2012, Senior Developer at Pirata in 2011, and Senior Developer at Tonic from 2010 to 2011. He gained substantial experience as a Web Developer at Daryl Willcox Publishing, where he worked from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Certifications
George Old earned a BSc in Web Technologies from Greenwich University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. He attended Crown Woods Sixth Form from 2001 to 2003, studying English Literature, History, and ICT. He completed his secondary education at Crownwoods, achieving 11 GCSE A's from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, he is a Certified Scrum Master focusing on Agile/Scrum practices.
Technical Expertise
George possesses a strong background in modern web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3/SASS/LESS, and JavaScript frameworks like Angular, Backbone, and Node. His approach aims at developing innovative and well-built products by ensuring that business goals are clearly defined and understood by both development and creative teams.