Yell McGuyer

About Yell McGuyer

Senior Engineering Manager for the Data Quality Platform at Expedia Group, where I lead the design, development, and scaling of enterprise data solutions that ensure accuracy, reliability, and efficiency across complex ecosystems.With a passion for innovation at the intersection of data engineering, software engineering, and artificial intelligence, I champion an Agentic AI-first approach to software and platform design. This means prioritizing autonomous AI agents that proactively handle tasks like data validation, anomaly detection, and workflow optimization—reducing manual intervention while enhancing system intelligence and adaptability. By integrating these advanced AI paradigms from the ground up, I\'ve driven platforms that not only meet current demands but anticipate future challenges in big data environments.A key focus of my leadership is empowering teams through AI upskilling and productivity acceleration. I\'ve mentored and trained engineering teams on cutting-edge AI tools, including generative models, agentic frameworks, and automation suites, resulting in measurable gains in efficiency, faster iteration cycles, and innovative problem-solving. Whether it\'s implementing AI-driven code reviews or leveraging machine learning for data quality assurance, I foster a culture where AI augments human expertise to deliver exceptional outcomes.My career spans over decades in data architecture and engineering, from pioneering revenue-generating projects at Dun & Bradstreet to optimizing critical databases at Myspace. I\'m a published author on ORM technologies with SQL Server, and former presenter at SQL Server user groups. Beyond the tech, I\'m committed to responsible AI practices, exploring topics like AI agent reliability and human-AI collaboration to build trustworthy systems.Let\'s connect if you\'re passionate about data quality, AI-driven engineering, or transforming big data challenges into opportunities!

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Manager - Data Quality Platform

   Expedia Group

   Oct 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead the engineering organization responsible for building and scaling Expedia Group\'s enterprise Data Quality Platform, delivering high-reliability data solutions that ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and trustworthiness across petabyte-scale travel datasets powering critical business decisions- Pioneered an Agentic AI-first approach to platform architecture and software engineering, designing autonomous AI agents that proactively detect anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, automate remediation workflows, and continuously validate data quality—shifting from reactive monitoring to intelligent systems that minimize downtime and manual oversight in complex data ecosystems- Championed the integration of agentic frameworks and generative AI from the ground up, enabling the platform to anticipate data issues, suggest optimizations, and adapt to evolving data sources and schemas, resulting in more resilient and future-proof data quality capabilities for Expedia\'s global operations- Drove team upskilling and cultural transformation by implementing AI training programs, hands-on workshops, and adoption of AI-accelerated tools (including code assistants, agentic development environments (Ralph Loops), and ML-powered data profiling), significantly boosting engineering productivity, reducing development cycles, and fostering innovation in data quality practices- Mentored engineers in leveraging AI agents for enhanced collaboration between human expertise and autonomous systems, leading to faster feature delivery, higher code quality, and a culture where AI augments rather than replaces team capabilities—delivering measurable improvements in velocity and platform reliability- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to align the Data Quality Platform with enterprise priorities, incorporating responsible AI principles to ensure transparency, bias mitigation, and auditability in agent-driven processes.

Skills

• Etl
• C#
• Web Applications
• Big Data
• Master Data Management
• Sql Tuning
• Agile Methodologies
• Performance Tuning
• Online Transaction Processing (Oltp)
• Visual Basic
• Sql Server Integration Services (Ssis)
• Cloud Computing
• Business Intelligence
• Web Services
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Active Server Pages (Asp)
• Asp
• Sql Server Reporting Services (Ssrs)
• Ssis
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• Xml
• Json
• Transact-Sql (T-Sql)
• Extract, Transform, Load (Etl)
• Data Warehousing
• Ssrs
• Database Optimization
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Olap
• Scalability
• Sql
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Team Foundation Server (Tfs)
• Databases
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Data Architecture
• T-Sql