Michael Nikkel
About Michael Nikkel
Michael Nikkel is a Technical Program Manager 3 at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in software development and testing.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Michael Nikkel currently serves as a Technical Program Manager 3 at Expedia Group. Since 2019, he has been based in Seattle, Washington, United States. In his role, he provides management in traffic engineering within the Site Reliability Engineering group. Michael utilizes various tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Splunk, to enhance efficiency and ensure reliability in operations. His expertise in AWS infrastructure further supports his contributions to the team.
Past Roles at Expedia Group
Before becoming a Technical Program Manager 3, Michael Nikkel held multiple positions at Expedia Group. He was a Software Development Engineer 2 for 7 months in Bellevue, WA, in 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Software Development Engineer 2 - Test for 4 years from 2015 to 2019 in Bellevue. These roles enabled him to develop and test various software functionalities, contributing to the company's technology framework.
Professional Experience at Microsoft
Michael Nikkel has an extensive background at Microsoft, where he served in several capacities. He was a Software Development Engineer in Test II from 2010 to 2014 and a Software Development Engineer in Test from 2004 to 2009, both in Redmond, WA. Additionally, from 2001 to 2003, he worked as a Software Development Engineer. His cumulative experience at Microsoft spans more than a decade, during which he was involved in various testing and development projects.
Early Career and Education
Michael Nikkel started his career at Looking Glass Studios as a Software Engineer from 1997 to 2001 in Redmond, WA. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Houston, achieved in 1970. His early professional experiences laid the foundation for a robust career in software development and engineering.