Bob Lyons
About Bob Lyons
Bob Lyons is a Fellow and Vice President of Engineering at Travelport, with a background in electrical engineering and mathematics. He has held various engineering leadership roles at companies such as Magnite, AT&T Bell Labs, IDT, and iconectiv over a career spanning several decades.
Work at Travelport
Bob Lyons currently holds the position of Fellow, Vice President Engineering at Travelport. He has been with the company since 2022 and operates remotely from New Jersey, United States. In this role, he is responsible for leading engineering initiatives and contributing to the development of technology solutions within the travel industry.
Previous Experience at Magnite
Prior to his role at Travelport, Bob Lyons served as Vice President Engineering at Magnite from 2018 to 2022. During his four years at the company, he was involved in engineering leadership and strategic technology development, contributing to the growth of the organization in the Greater New York City Area.
Career at AT&T Bell Labs Research
Bob Lyons worked at AT&T Bell Labs Research from 1983 to 2000, where he held the position of Technical Manager and Principal Member of Technical Staff. Over his 17-year tenure, he contributed to various research and development projects, playing a significant role in advancing telecommunications technology.
Educational Background
Bob Lyons has a solid educational foundation in engineering and mathematics. He studied Electrical Engineering at Middlesex County College, earning an Associate in Science degree in 1983. He then attended Rutgers University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 1987 and a Master of Science in Mathematics in 1990.
Experience at IDT and iconectiv
After his time at AT&T Bell Labs, Bob Lyons worked as Chief Architect and Software Engineer at IDT/Cable Technology Division from 2001 to 2008. He then transitioned to iconectiv, where he served as Senior Director of Software Development from 2008 to 2018. In these roles, he focused on software development and architecture, contributing to the advancement of technology solutions in the telecommunications sector.