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Michael Ewins

Energizer · DISC type I
Director Of Engineering at Skyscanner
📍 Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom

Michael Ewins is a Director of Engineering at Skyscanner with over 25 years of experience leading global teams in data, AI, and software engineering. He drives the companys strategy in harnessing AI and data at scale, focusing on data platforms and science. He is a University of Glasgow graduate who people describe as passionate, meticulous, and methodical.

Outside of his technology leadership role, Michael is a dedicated community volunteer, serving as a Scout Leader with Scouts Scotland. He values work-life balance and recently took a five-week paid sabbatical to fully disconnect, an opportunity provided by his company after five years of service.

He has recently authored blog posts and spoken at multiple global conferences about Skyscanners data journey.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Director Of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Big Picture Person
Relationship Oriented
Imaginative

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

AI in Travel
Leads Skyscanner's strategy in using AI to enhance the traveler experience. He frequently speaks on how the company uses data and AI to innovate in the travel industry.
Data Governance
He has led a multi-year journey at Skyscanner to simplify data infrastructure, improve data reliability and trust, and establish an organization-wide approach to data governance.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Director Of Engineering
Skyscanner
8-2018 - 8-2021
Senior Engineering Manager
Skyscanner
6-2013 - 8-2018
VP of Engineering
iWin (Scotland) Limited
1-2009 - 6-2017
Scout Leader
Scouts Scotland
5-2010 - 5-2013
VP of Engineering / Senior Director of Platform Development
Oberon Media
In the press

Media appearances

How Skyscanner Enabled Data & AI Governance With Monte Carlo. Featured in Monte Carlo Data Blog
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From Data to Destinations: How Skyscanner Optimizes Traveler Experiences with Databricks Unity Catalog. Featured in Databricks Blog
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Education
1985 - 1989
Honours
University of Glasgow
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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