Joel Bird
About Joel Bird
Joel Bird is the VP of Strategy, Planning, & Operations for Expedia Services at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in technology and operations leadership roles across various companies.
VP Of Strategy, Planning, & Operations For Expedia Services
Joel Bird currently serves as the VP of Strategy, Planning, & Operations for Expedia Services at Expedia Group. His tenure began in 2021, and he operates out of Seattle, Washington. In this role, Joel oversees critical strategic initiatives, operational planning, and execution to support various services within the company. His work impacts company-wide projects and helps align Expedia's services with overall corporate goals.
Previous Roles at Verizon Media
Prior to joining Expedia Group, Joel Bird worked at Verizon Media as the lead for Strategy, Operations & Execution for the CTO from 2020 to 2021. Based in Sunnyvale, California, he was responsible for driving strategic initiatives and executing operational plans to support the Chief Technology Officer's vision.
Experience at Gap Inc./GapTech
Joel Bird held multiple roles at Gap Inc./GapTech over a span of 10 years. From 2017 to 2020, he served as the Sr. Director, Chief of Staff to CTO / Operations Enablement & Delivery, where he led operational enablement and facilitated the delivery of major projects. From 2010 to 2017, he was a Senior Technical Program Manager, overseeing various technical programs and initiatives based in San Francisco, California.
Background in Consulting
Before his tenure at Gap Inc./GapTech, Joel Bird was a Senior Technology Consultant at Slalom Consulting from 2007 to 2010. He also worked at Accenture, initially joining as a consultant in 1998 and rising to the position of Senior Manager by 2007. His work in consulting focused on large-scale technology implementations and strategic tech advisory services.
Education and Technical Expertise
Joel Bird holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. His educational background provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career. He possesses extensive expertise in leading Agile transformations, shifting organizations from project-based to product-based structures, and implementing DevOps methodologies.
Achievements in Technology Transformations
Joel Bird has notable experience in executing significant technology transformations. His work includes overseeing technical divestitures and transitioning from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based strategies. He has managed large-scale program deliveries, with budgets exceeding $100 million over multi-year timelines.