Jodie Rubley

Visionary product design and engineering leader with 20+ years of experience building scalable digital experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and driving enterprise transformation. Proven track record of aligning UX strategy with business outcomes, building high-performing teams, and delivering customer-centric products at scale. Expert in bridging design, engineering, and product to create cohesive, accessible, and high-performing platforms.

Passionate about mentoring leaders, fostering innovation, and establishing design systems and operational excellence across organizations.

Senior Manager, Product Engineering - HYATT (Trisept/Apple Leisure Group)

(2018-01)

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across product design, frontend/backend engineering, QA, and product management to deliver enterprise-scale digital experiences.
• Direct and grow globally distributed teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Drive product design and engineering alignment, ensuring seamless user experiences across multiple brands and platforms
• Champion Lean-Agile leadership practices, guiding teams through Agile transformation and improving delivery flow
• Establish performance frameworks, career development paths, and compensation strategies to retain and grow top talent
• Architect scalable frontend systems, including a reusable SASS-based design framework supporting multiple brands on a single DXP
• Implement and oversee QA strategy and governance to ensure high-quality, reliable releases
• Influence product direction through user-centered design, accessibility standards, and data-informed decision-making

Software Engineer II - HYATT (Trisept/Apple Leisure Group)

(2015-01 - 2018-12)

• Contributed to enterprise web platform development with a focus on UX, performance, and scalability
• Partnered with product and design teams to translate business requirements into intuitive digital experiences
• Led design system development using Atomic Design principles to standardize UI across platforms
• Played a key role in Agile execution, including sprint planning, estimation, and technical decomposition
• Developed modern, responsive applications using Angular, AEM, and Optimizely

Senior UI Engineer - ORBITZ WORLDWIDE (Previously Travelocity)

(2010-01 - 2015-12)

• Led UX-driven frontend development for high-traffic travel platforms and partner integrations
• Ensured ADA compliance and accessibility standards across all digital properties
• Collaborated with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver cohesive, user-centered experiences
• Evaluated and implemented emerging technologies to improve performance and usability
• Championed usability best practices and mobile-first design approaches

Senior Web Designer - FIRST COMMAND FINANCIAL SERVICES

(2004-01 - 2010-12)

• Led end-to-end design process from concept through production for enterprise web platforms
• Developed prototypes, design systems, and style guides to ensure consistency and scalability
• Influenced product direction through user-centered design and usability best practices
• Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver innovative digital solutions

BA - Art/Graphic Design - Colorado State University (1993-01 - 1996-12)

Art / Graphic Design - Roger Williams University (1992-01 - 1993-12)