Philip Krauss
About Philip Krauss
Philip Krauss is the Director of Engineering at Xata.io, where he has worked remotely since 2023. He has a background in software engineering, having held positions at companies such as Elastic, Stellate, and Barracuda Networks.
Work at Xata
Philip Krauss serves as the Director of Engineering at Xata.io, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of innovative software solutions. Notably, he announced the initial alpha version of the Xata Go SDK and the general availability of the Xata Python SDK, showcasing his leadership in advancing the company's product offerings.
Previous Experience
Before joining Xata, Philip Krauss worked at Elastic as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Director of Engineering at Stellate for a brief period in 2022. His earlier career includes a significant tenure at Barracuda Networks, where he served as a Senior Staff Software Engineer from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, he gained research experience as a Student Researcher at Universität Innsbruck from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Philip Krauss has a strong educational background in computer science and software engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Universität Innsbruck. He further advanced his studies at the University of Liverpool, where he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Software Engineering from 2013 to 2015. He also studied at Lycée technique des Arts et Métiers, enhancing his technical foundation.
Career Timeline
Philip Krauss's career spans over a decade, with diverse roles in engineering management and software development. He began his professional journey as a Student Researcher at Universität Innsbruck in 2010. He then progressed to Barracuda Networks, where he worked for seven years. After that, he took on leadership roles at Stellate and Elastic before his current position at Xata, reflecting a steady advancement in his career.