Neil Harper
About Neil Harper
Neil Harper is a Senior Product Manager at Travelport, where he has worked since 2017 in Langley, Berkshire, United Kingdom. He has extensive experience in product management and marketing, having held various roles in notable companies throughout his career.
Work at Travelport
Neil Harper has served as a Senior Product Manager at Travelport since 2017. In this role, he focuses on airfare rules and the requirements of Travel Management Companies for Search and Price. His responsibilities include collaborating with teams based in the USA and offshore in India, ensuring effective product management and development.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Neil Harper held various roles in the telecommunications and marketing sectors. He worked at Mercury Communications as a Marketing Executive for one year and spent eight years at Telefonica o2 UK in International Product Development for Multi National Corporates. He also served in roles at O2 UK Ltd and BT Cellnet, gaining extensive experience in product management and business development.
Education and Expertise
Neil Harper has a solid educational background with an MBA from Henley Business School, a B.Sc in Mathematics with Economics from the University of East Anglia, and a Diploma in Marketing from CIM. He is certified in DevOps for Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) 5.0 and is familiar with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Test Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
Background and Regional Insight
Neil Harper has a deep understanding of the Scandinavian region, having made regular visits to Finland since 1988. His early education includes studies at Bradfield College and Caldicott Preparatory School, where he achieved A Levels and Common Entrance qualifications, respectively. This background contributes to his diverse perspective in international product management.
Personal Interests
In his personal time, Neil Harper enjoys walking the Jurassic coastline, located an hour south of his home. He is also a collector of classic strategy games by SPI, GDW, and Avalon Hill, reflecting his interest in strategic thinking and planning.