Gabriel Clough
About Gabriel Clough
Gabriel Clough is a Senior Software Developer and Team Lead at Travelport, where he specializes in Big Data software solutions for airline customers. He co-invented a software design that earned a US patent in 2015 and has over two decades of experience in the software development field.
Work at Travelport
Gabriel Clough has been employed at Travelport since 2006, where he holds the position of Senior Software Developer and Team Lead. In this role, he specializes in developing Big Data software solutions tailored for airline customers. His work involves utilizing AWS Cloud storage and Software as a Service (SaaS) to enhance data management and analytics capabilities. Clough is also part of the Travel Intelligence team, where he focuses on providing data visualization and analytics that support various airline business cases.
Previous Experience
Before joining Travelport, Gabriel Clough held several positions in the software development field. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. as an Associate Software Engineer from 1998 to 2000, where he gained foundational experience in software engineering. Following this, he served as a Senior Web Developer/Architect at Swiss Re / Lincoln Life Insurance from 2000 to 2002. He then transitioned to Navistar International Truck Company, where he worked as a Software Consultant from 2002 to 2004, further expanding his expertise in software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Gabriel Clough studied Computer Science at Illinois State University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree. His academic background laid the groundwork for his career in software development. Clough has developed a specialization in building Big Data software solutions, particularly for the airline industry, and has gained expertise in cloud technologies and data analytics.
Achievements
Gabriel Clough co-invented a software design that led to the awarding of US patent #8,972,433 in March 2015. This patent reflects his contributions to software development within the travel industry, particularly at Travelport. His work has significantly impacted the capabilities of data visualization and analytics for airline business operations.