Summary
David Conaway is a seasoned software engineering leader with a decade of experience delivering high-quality, scalable systems and a strong emphasis on test-driven development and product stability. As Senior Software Engineering Manager at Expedia Group since 2020, he guides cross-functional teams toward reliable delivery and agile practices. His career spans software testing and QA leadership across Expedia Affiliated Network, Intuitive Web Solutions, Digital Monitoring Products, and Lockheed Martin, combining hands-on engineering with formal QA processes and risk-aware project management. A former educator and language teacher, he also brings proven communication and mentoring skills developed through teaching English and bilingual education, enriching his approach to team collaboration and stakeholder alignment. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Texas Woman's University and has pursued graduate studies in software quality, underscoring a commitment to continuous learning. Based in Springfield, Missouri, he leverages diverse industry experience—from avionics to payments processing—to drive quality, stability, and innovation.
10 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science at Texas Woman's University
Graduate-level coursework, Software Quality, Graduate-level coursework, Software Quality at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Spanish with teaching certification, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Spanish with teaching certification at Evangel University
Spanish