Michael Harbin is a seasoned technology leader and innovator with over 25 years of experience in the travel technology industry. He is well-known internationally for his vision, creativity, and passion for creating value for leading airlines, hoteliers, global distribution systems, and travel management companies.

Harbin has an excellent background in architecture, development, executive leadership, and M&A, and he enjoys working with all aspects of an organization and business lifecycle. He has a strong track record in building technology startups, with five successful exits to his name, and his inventory management expertise continues to drive his desire to create new teams and bring innovative solutions to the market.

Harbin's educational background includes studying Studio Arts at the College for Creative Studies and Computer Science at Oakland Community College. He has held several high-profile positions throughout his career, including Chief Technology Advisor at VacayHome Connect, LLC, President and founder at Harbin LLC, CTO at VacayHome Connect, LLC, and Chief Product Officer & Chief Architect at Options Away.

Currently, Harbin serves as the Director of Air at Hopper, a mobile app that enables users to book flights and hotels at the best possible prices. He is also interested in Microservices, Serverless, and FaaS Architecture, as well as how smart contracts can facilitate more meaningful innovation, security, and commerce across all sectors.