Travis Heppner
About Travis Heppner
Travis Heppner is a Software Engineer at Clearwater Analytics, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in computer science, having studied at Eastern Washington University and Spokane Falls Community College, and has contributed to various projects including a media player and a Bash style shell.
Work at Clearwater Analytics
Travis Heppner serves as a Software Engineer at Clearwater Analytics, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he has taken on responsibilities that include working on data intake and machine learning solutions. He has also served as an unofficial team lead, contributing to the development of innovative software solutions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Travis Heppner studied Computer Science at Eastern Washington University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he attended Spokane Falls Community College, achieving an Associate of Science in Computer Science from 2006 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software development and programming languages.
Background
Before joining Clearwater Analytics, Travis worked as a Math Tutor at Eastern Washington University from 2015 to 2017. His tutoring role in Cheney, Washington, allowed him to support students in their academic pursuits while honing his own skills in problem-solving and communication. He has also been involved in various software development projects, including designing a Bash style shell in C and developing a media player using C# and SQLite.
Achievements
Travis Heppner has delivered a talk titled 'Why Clojure?', which is available on YouTube. He has also led a team to develop a Senior Project Tracker using Django and Python, showcasing his leadership and technical skills. Additionally, he created a Tetris game using C# with WPF and Model View Controller architecture. His competitive programming skills were recognized when he placed 3rd at the ACM Pacific Northwest Regional competition.
Community Involvement
Travis played a key role in organizing Spokane's premier Anime and Game convention, contributing to its growth to 1400 attendees. He also authored the first and second majority-approved governing bylaws for the Kuro Neko Cultural Association, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement and organizational development.