Stephen Freeman
About Stephen Freeman
Stephen Freeman is a Program Manager III at Expedia Group with extensive experience in product management, software development, and UX design. He holds an MBA/MSIS from the University of Utah and has a background in both technical and business roles.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Stephen Freeman currently holds the position of Program Manager III at Expedia Group, where he has been working since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various programs and projects, focusing on process improvement and efficient communication between technical and business teams. His extensive experience in UX design and software development facilitates his contributions to the company's strategic implementations.
Previous Roles in Product Management
Before his current position, Stephen Freeman served as a Technical Product Manager II at Expedia Group for six months in 2020-2021. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Product Manager at inWhatLanguage for three months in 2019. These roles allowed him to enhance his product management skills, focusing on delivering new product features rapidly and accurately.
Early Career in Engineering
Stephen Freeman has a robust background in engineering, having worked at Expeditors in Seattle, WA. He served as a Front-End Engineer from 2016 to 2018 and as a Full Stack Engineer from 2014 to 2016. Earlier, he was a Quality Assurance Engineer at the same company from 2011 to 2014. His engineering roles provided him with in-depth technical skills and a strong foundation in quality assurance and software development.
Educational Background
Stephen Freeman pursued his higher education at the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, where he earned an MBA/MSIS from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he obtained a BA in Business Administration from Seattle University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. His academic background in business and information systems has been instrumental in shaping his career.
Entrepreneurial Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Stephen Freeman founded Eagle Programming, where he served as Product Manager from 2014 to 2017. This entrepreneurial venture provided him with valuable experience in managing a company and a team, further honing his skills in product management and strategic problem-solving.