Ginger Austin, Csm
About Ginger Austin, Csm
Ginger Austin is a Senior Lead Software Developer and Scrum Master at Travelport, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in Political Science and Computer Science from The University of Georgia, she provides architectural direction and technical oversight for project teams, while also coaching design teams and enhancing user experience.
Current Role at Travelport
Ginger Austin serves as a Senior Lead Software Developer and Scrum Master at Travelport, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she provides architectural direction and technical oversight for design and project teams. She directs the work of over 10 technical contributors on projects that involve multiple systems. Additionally, she acts as a subject matter expert and liaison to product owners, ensuring that projects align with architectural strategy. Her responsibilities also include coaching design teams on adhering to platform, application, and global architecture standards.
Previous Experience at Travelport and Worldspan
Prior to her current role, Ginger Austin worked at Travelport as a Lead Software Developer from 2010 to 2013. Before that, she was employed at Worldspan as a Senior Software Developer from 2004 to 2010. Both positions were based in Georgia. During her time at Worldspan, she contributed to various software development projects and gained extensive experience in the industry.
Educational Background
Ginger Austin holds two degrees from The University of Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from 1994 to 1998. Later, she pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from 2000 to 2002. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills.
Technical Contributions and Leadership
In her current role, Ginger Austin oversees the implementation of enterprise systems by diverse, distributed virtual teams. She assists in producing prototypes for proof-of-concept exercises that explore new business and technology ideas. Additionally, she champions customer community needs and works to enhance user experience, reflecting her commitment to aligning technical solutions with user requirements.