Richard Hubbard
About Richard Hubbard
Richard Hubbard is the Director of Program Management - eCommerce Engineering at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in engineering and product management roles across various companies.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Richard Hubbard currently serves as the Director of Program Management for eCommerce Engineering at Expedia Group. He began this role in 2021 and operates out of Seattle, Washington. His responsibilities likely include overseeing program management activities, driving eCommerce engineering initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Roles at OpenMarket
Richard Hubbard worked at OpenMarket, an Infobip Company, occupying various roles between 2018 and 2021. He first served as the Principal Technical Program Manager for Engineering & Global Operations from 2018 to 2020. Subsequently, he was promoted to Director of Engineering for Application Delivery and U.S. Engineering Site Lead from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, he was responsible for engineering leadership, global operations, and site management responsibilities.
Education and Professional Certifications
Richard Hubbard has an extensive educational background that includes an MIS degree from Washington State University and studies in Web Technology Solutions at the University of Washington. Additionally, he has participated in courses and certifications such as the Agile Project Leadership Summit and holds Certified Agile CSPO / CSM credentials. He also studied MS Project Management at Bellevue College.
Early Career Achievements
Richard Hubbard began his career as a Program Manager in Engineering at T-Mobile from 1998 to 2001 in Bellevue, WA. He moved on to Microsoft Windows Mobile Devices and Product Group / Windows Hardware Quality Labs, where he spent four years as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer. This period was foundational, allowing him to build substantial expertise in software quality assurance and telephony protocols.
Experience in Product Management and Program Delivery
Throughout his career, Richard Hubbard has held multiple roles emphasizing product management and program delivery. Positions include Principal Product Manager at Author-it Software Corporation and Principal Program Manager at Apollo Education Group. These roles focused on platform technology and technological innovation, demonstrating his capability in managing and delivering complex products and services.