Dale Long
About Dale Long
Dale Long serves as the Sr. Director of NextGen Hosting at Travelport, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in IT and programming, with significant experience in transforming service delivery systems.
Work at Travelport
Dale Long has been employed at Travelport since 2008, initially serving as Sr. Director of IT until 2010. He then transitioned to the role of Sr. Director of NextGen Hosting in 2011, where he has worked for over 13 years. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in delivering the Next Generation Hosting system, which includes the migration of existing Airlines and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) into the new system. He has also played a significant role in transforming Travelport's development team into a service-oriented architecture (SOA) based service delivery system.
Background
Dale Long has a diverse professional background in the technology and travel industries. He worked at Worldspan from 1987 to 2003, where he held various positions, including Lead Programmer and Project Manager. His experience at Worldspan spanned 16 years, during which he contributed to multiple projects and initiatives. Long's educational background includes studying Management Data Processing at Northwest Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Education and Expertise
Dale Long completed his high school education at Oak Park High School from 1979 to 1982. He furthered his education at Northwest Missouri State University, where he studied Management Data Processing and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. His expertise lies in IT management, software development, and service-oriented architecture, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the travel technology sector.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dale Long has been involved in significant transformations within Travelport. He played a key role in the transition of teams from DLM and GDS into the NextGen Development team, enhancing the company's service delivery capabilities. His leadership in developing the Next Generation Hosting system has been a pivotal aspect of Travelport's technological advancements.