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Stephen Rykowski

Woodhaven,NY

Summary

Over 25 years of experience in travel technology and TMC operations, specializing in automation and integration with SABRE and corporate online booking tools. Proven track record as a corporate trainer, enhancing team performance through customized training programs and real-time utility development. Strong leadership and communication skills, complemented by exceptional public speaking and presentation abilities. Recognized as a top producer in high-volume environments, consistently driving efficiency and client satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Performance Solutions Automation Specialist

Cadence
La Jolla, California
04.2022 - 01.2026
Led enterprise-level travel technology administration and automation initiatives, supporting in-house agents and independent advisors across a multi-PCC environment.
  • Administered SABRE GDS operations across 10 pseudo-city locations, managing EPRs, terminal inventories, hotel viewership tables, and fare controls.
  • Led the implementation of the SABRE Wallet and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all Cadence agents and independent contractors.
  • Designed, maintained, and enhanced approximately 150 SABRE scripts to automate agent workflows and reduce manual processing.
  • Built and maintained approximately 125 quality control rules using Cornerstone iQCX, overseeing all related tables, databases, and QC groups.
  • Managed Fare Focus configurations to enforce fare viewership and compliance standards.
  • Ran Spectra queries and produced operational reporting, including automated exchanges and commission activity
  • Administered Agency Technology platform for unused ticket banking, reporting, and issue resolution.
  • Partnered with developers to enhance Booking Builder, Genie functionality, and pop-up logic.
  • Executed Grasp Prepare schedulers to eliminate duplicate hotel and car invoice data
  • Acted as the primary liaison with SABRE and third-party vendors, opening and managing technical support cases, and monitoring SAN bulletins.

Travel Systems & Automation Leadership

Multiple Agencies
New York, New York
01.1998 - 04.2022
Progressive leadership roles supporting large-scale travel operations through training, automation, system administration, and technical support.
  • Delivered classroom, webinar, and one-on-one training on SABRE, corporate booking policies, and automated workflows.
  • Led migrations between GDS platforms and major system upgrades, including profile migrations and platform transitions.
  • Designed and implemented SABRE scripts, QC checks, and point-of-sale edits to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supported corporate online booking tools, and mid-office integrations.
  • Served as the primary escalation point for complex GDS issues, exchanges, and fare applications.
  • Collaborated with IT and operations teams on workstation configuration, system rollouts, and enterprise upgrades.

Skills

  • SABRE administration
  • Quality control rules
  • Automation scripting
  • Airline ticketing processes
  • Group travel coordination
  • Technical support liaison
  • Script configuration

Timeline

Performance Solutions Automation Specialist

Cadence
04.2022 - 01.2026

Travel Systems & Automation Leadership

Multiple Agencies
01.1998 - 04.2022
Stephen Rykowski