Travis Hansen
About Travis Hansen
Travis Hansen is a Lead Software Engineer currently working at Klaviyo in Boston, Massachusetts. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as IBM, Tripadvisor, and Nanigans over the course of his career.
Current Role at Klaviyo
Travis Hansen serves as the Lead Software Engineer at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he is responsible for leading software development initiatives and contributing to the technical direction of projects. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Klaviyo's platform, focusing on delivering effective solutions for clients.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Travis Hansen has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. Prior to his current position, he was a Principal Software Engineer at Tripadvisor from 2020 to 2021 and held the same title at Nanigans from 2014 to 2018. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Tripadvisor from 2018 to 2020, and as a Software Engineer at Nanigans from 2013 to 2018.
Early Career and Internships
Travis began his career as a Database Intern at American Residential Funding from 2002 to 2004. He then worked at IBM as an ETL Developer Consultant from 2005 to 2007. His early roles provided foundational experience in database management and software development, which he built upon in subsequent positions.
Education and Academic Background
Travis Hansen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Babson College, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at Northeastern University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he participated in the Semester At Sea program through the Institute of Shipboard Education in Spring 2004.
Leadership Roles in Software Development
Travis has held leadership positions in software development, notably as the Director of Software Engineering at Pluris Marketing from 2011 to 2013. He also worked as a Database Developer at Pluris Marketing from 2007 to 2011, contributing to the company's software engineering efforts and database management.