Ricardo Martinez
About Ricardo Martinez
Ricardo Martinez serves as the Director of Hospitality API Product Development at Travelport, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in software product development, having previously held senior roles at Careerbuilder and other technology companies.
Work at Travelport
Ricardo Martinez has served as the Director of Hospitality API Product Development at Travelport since 2016. In this role, he has contributed to the company's global travel commerce platform, which operates in over 170 countries. His responsibilities include leveraging Travelport's domain expertise to develop innovative solutions, such as a B2B payment system for travel intermediaries. His work supports critical IT services for airlines, including shopping, ticketing, and departure control solutions.
Previous Experience at CareerBuilder
Before joining Travelport, Ricardo Martinez held multiple positions at CareerBuilder from 2010 to 2015. He started as the Manager of Software Product Development, then progressed to Senior Director of Software Product Development. During his tenure, he focused on software product development strategies and team leadership in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, he served as Lead, Product Development from 2005 to 2010, contributing to various product initiatives.
Background in Software Engineering
Ricardo Martinez began his career as a Lead Software Engineer at Integra Systems Group - Queensborough, Inc. from 2000 to 2005 in Louisville, Georgia. His experience in software engineering laid the foundation for his later roles in product development and management. He briefly worked as Director of Engineering and Product Development at Iron Gaming, Inc. Dba Rezli in 2015, where he focused on engineering leadership.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo Martinez holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Kennesaw State University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing the program from 2010 to 2011. His educational background equips him with both technical and managerial skills, enabling him to excel in product development and leadership roles.