Blake Walters
About Blake Walters
Blake Walters serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at CircleCI, where he leads engineering teams focused on continuous integration and delivery. With nearly 20 years of experience in engineering leadership, he has held various roles at companies such as InVision, HashiCorp, and Viget Labs.
Current Role at CircleCI
Blake Walters serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at CircleCI, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads teams of full-stack engineers with a focus on continuous integration and delivery. His leadership aims to empower engineering teams to operate independently and deliver features quickly and reliably. Prior to his current role, he was the Director of Engineering at CircleCI from 2021 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Blake Walters has nearly 20 years of experience in engineering leadership. His career includes significant roles at various companies. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Manager at InVision from 2017 to 2019. He also held positions at HashiCorp as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and at Crispin Porter + Bogusky as a Senior User Interface Architect from 2007 to 2010. His early career included roles at American Power Conversion and Delta Systems Group.
Educational Background
Blake Walters studied at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from 2001 to 2005. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in engineering and technology.
Remote Work Experience
Throughout his career, Blake Walters has worked remotely for several companies, including InVision and Big Cartel. His experience as a remote employee has allowed him to adapt to various work environments while contributing effectively to his teams. He currently works remotely from Longmont, Colorado.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Blake Walters is an avid amateur photographer and has a strong interest in cars. He also enjoys playing video games in his free time, reflecting a diverse range of personal interests.