Deb Rakow

Background

About Deb Rakow

Technology Organization Leadership, Product Development, Technical Program Management A dynamic executive technology leader and platform strategist recognized for building high-performing technical organizations and driving complex strategic initiatives. As Global Technical Program Management leader at The Walt Disney Company, I spearheaded large-scale, cross-platform initiatives for Disney+ and Hulu, successfully enabling the seamless integration of Hulu into Disney+ and optimizing the Identity TPM organization. My expertise spans enterprise and startup environments across Streaming Media, HR Technology, and FinTech. At Expedia Group, I led a 45+ member engineering team, transforming HR technology platforms through agile delivery, AI integration, and focus on a connected employee experience. I excel at integrating new technologies and overcoming adoption barriers, exemplified by my work at Microsoft with innovative Azure Travel, Expense, and Payment services. Passionate about the intersection of technology and business, I thrive on developing people, streamlining processes, and delivering engaging product and service experiences that align with strategic vision and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.