George Semaan
About George Semaan
George Semaan is a Director of Engineering and Co-Founder at Platformity, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in leading engineering teams across various technology sectors and has held significant positions at companies such as Expedia Group, Travelport, and SiteMinder.
Work at SiteMinder
George Semaan serves as the Director of Engineering at SiteMinder, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he oversees various engineering teams, including those focused on Direct Bookings, Groups & Enterprise, and Little Hotelier. His leadership encompasses a team of over 40 engineers, where he applies his extensive experience in technology and project management to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining SiteMinder, George Semaan held several significant positions in the technology sector. He was the Chief Technology Officer at Netstar Australia from 2020 to 2021 and served as Global Director of Engineering and Technology at Travelport from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as Head of Technology at Corporate Travel Management AU/NZ from 2014 to 2016 and as Production Manager of Technology at Expedia Group from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
George Semaan studied Computer Science at the University of Western Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer Science with a major in eBusiness from 2002 to 2004. He also completed Executive Education at Columbia Business School, focusing on Developing and Leading High-Performance Teams in 2018. His educational background complements his extensive experience in technology and engineering leadership.
Background in Software Development
George Semaan began his career as a desktop developer, utilizing technologies such as VB 6 and Delphi. He transitioned to web development, working with ASP.Net, Classic ASP, ColdFusion, and PHP. His early roles included positions as a Web Developer at Moon Communications Group and as a Mobile Platform Developer at Nine, where he contributed to various projects in software development.
Advocacy for Agile Delivery
George Semaan has extensive experience in Agile Delivery and actively advocates for its adoption among technology teams. His leadership in engineering teams has emphasized the importance of Agile methodologies in enhancing project outcomes and team collaboration, reflecting his commitment to modern software development practices.