We heard from Riya Mathews, Programe ManagerIntern in Seattle about their role at Expedia Group.
Tell us about your team
I am in the Commerce Data and Financial Systems (CDFS) team. Our group focuses on maintaining the financial intake behind the checkout system that Expedia Group uses as a traveler books a trip.
So, to break it down, a traveler books a car or a hotel, what happens after? What happens after they book with a credit card? How is their credit card information processed? How does Expedia Group use that information to pay their supplier? These are all questions CDFS can answer.
Tell us about your role
This summer, I worked as a Technical Program Manager Intern for CDFS. My project has been to create a framework for CDFS Capability Demos. These demos are meant to present a quick and thorough breakdown of the new capabilities within the travel platform. The goal is to showcase the commerce and financial systems using series, seasons, and episodes to portray comprehensive capabilities for specific business outcomes. Our vision is to create a story through these videos and share them with Expedia Group as a whole!
What skillsets do you think are required to be successful in your role?
Having a good understanding on planning, monitoring, and guiding teams will help anyone interested in program management. It is important to know how to utilize time and communicate with customers, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences. The most important skill anyone in this role should have is the desire to learn more and build a connection with your team!
What technologies/tools do you work with?
JIRA, Confluence, MIRO, Trello, SharePoint, Microsoft Products
What’s your favorite thing about working at Expedia Group?
My favorite part about working for Expedia Group has been the relationships I have built with my fellow interns and co-workers. My team has taught me valuable skills in program management that I can use in the future. Everyone is helpful and eager to answer any questions you may have.
Keen to find out more about life at Expedia Group? Head to their profile!