Mike Krieger
About Mike Krieger
Mike Krieger serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Artifact, a position he has held since 2021. He co-founded Instagram and has a strong academic background in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University.
Work at Artifact
Mike Krieger has been serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Artifact since 2021. In this role, he oversees the technological direction and development of the company. His experience in technology and product development contributes to Artifact's mission and objectives.
Education and Expertise
Mike Krieger studied at Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Symbolic Systems, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Philosophy, and Computer Science from 2004 to 2008. He also completed a Master of Science in Symbolic Systems, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction, from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he participated in the Mayfield Fellow program in 2007.
Background
Before joining Artifact, Mike Krieger co-founded Instagram, where he served as Chief Technology Officer from 2010 to 2018. His career also includes roles at Meebo, Inc as a User Experience Designer & Engineer, and at Microsoft as a Program Manager Intern. He has experience as an Advising Fellow in the Symbolic Systems Program and as an Oral Communications Tutor at Stanford University.
Professional Experience
Mike Krieger's professional journey includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked at Microsoft as a Program Manager Intern in 2006, followed by a position at Stanford University as an Advising Fellow from 2006 to 2008. He then joined Meebo, Inc as a User Experience Designer & Engineer for a year before co-founding Instagram.
Contributions to Technology
Throughout his career, Mike Krieger has contributed to the technology sector through various roles. His work at Instagram significantly influenced social media and user engagement. His expertise in human-computer interaction and user experience design has shaped his approach to technology development at Artifact.