Dan Scannell
About Dan Scannell
Dan Scannell is a QA/Performance Manager with extensive experience in performance engineering and quality assurance, primarily at Travelport since 2001. He has held various roles, including Lead Performance Engineer and Team Lead, and has contributed significantly to automation and CI/CD processes.
Current Role as QA/Performance Manager
Dan Scannell has held the position of QA/Performance Manager at Travelport since 2020. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and performance management initiatives. His responsibilities include leading teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of software applications. Scannell's extensive experience in performance testing automation enhances the quality assurance framework at Travelport.
Career at Travelport
Dan Scannell has had a significant career at Travelport, beginning as a Performance Engineer from 2005 to 2008. He progressed to various leadership roles, including Team Lead for Performance Engineering from 2011 to 2018 and Team Lead for Performance Engineering COE from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Travelport has been marked by a focus on performance engineering and quality assurance, contributing to the company's operational excellence.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before his extensive career at Travelport, Dan Scannell worked at South African Airways as an Application Developer from 1984 to 1989. He also served as a Software Development Team Lead at Sabre Corporation from 1990 to 1992 and as a Senior System Support Engineer at Amadeus from 1992 to 2000. This diverse background in software development and support has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Educational Background
Dan Scannell studied Architecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 1981 to 1983. This educational foundation provided him with analytical and design skills that have been beneficial throughout his career in technology and performance engineering.
Expertise in CI/CD Processes
Dan Scannell is recognized for his expertise in implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes. His leadership in automation for the Order Management ART at Travelport has positioned him as a thought leader in the field, driving improvements in software delivery and operational efficiency.