Johnny L.
About Johnny L.
Johnny L. is a Sr. Manager in Software Development Engineering for Accounting Technology at Expedia Group, with a background in auditing and compliance.
Title and Current Role
Johnny L. currently holds the position of Sr. Manager - Software Development Engineering, Accounting Technology at Expedia Group. Based in Seattle, Washington, he has been in this role since 2020. His key responsibilities include overseeing a team of four developers and analysts, driving technological innovation within the accounting technology domain.
Professional Experience at Expedia Group
Johnny L. has a long history with Expedia Group. He started as a Sr. Internal Auditor from 2014 to 2016 in Bellevue, WA. He then transitioned to a role as Software Engineering 2 in Accounting Technology from 2016 to 2017. Subsequently, he was promoted to Software Engineering Manager - Accounting Technology, a position he held for three years from 2017 to 2020. Following his success in these roles, he was promoted again to his current position as Sr. Manager - Software Development Engineering, Accounting Technology in 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Expedia Group, Johnny L. worked at Seattle University as a Compliance Accountant from 2012 to 2014. From 2007 to 2012, he served as a Senior Auditor at the Washington State Auditor's Office. His career has been marked by roles that involve compliance, auditing, and technology within the accounting field.
Educational Background
Johnny L. has a robust educational foundation in accounting and management information systems. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minor in Management Information Systems from Washington State University. Additionally, he holds an Associate degree in Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Business from Whatcom Community College.
Key Initiatives and Project Management
Throughout his career, Johnny L. has spearheaded numerous initiatives. At Expedia Group, he implemented the use of GitHub within the Accounting Technology team, automating the push process. His leadership has led to the creation of automated solutions using T-SQL, P/L-SQL, Python, and VBA, saving over 150 hours a month from manual processes. He also acts as a liaison between Finance and data warehouse teams and represents the Accounting and Finance departments in data governance decisions.