Travis Krick
About Travis Krick
Travis Krick is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held various roles from 2006 to 2022. He currently works at Packsize and specializes in scenario-based telemetry, mentoring, and efficient coding practices.
Current Role at Packsize
Travis Krick serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Packsize, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Utah, United States. In this role, he focuses on software development practices that enhance productivity and efficiency. His experience in the industry allows him to contribute effectively to the team and projects at Packsize.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Travis Krick has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he worked in various roles from 2006 to 2022. He began as a Build Engineer in 2006 and progressed to positions such as Software Development Engineer II and Senior Software Engineer. His tenure included roles in both Bellevue and Redmond, Washington, where he contributed to multiple projects and led small teams. He has a total of over eight years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft.
Education and Academic Background
Travis Krick studied at the University of Washington, where he earned multiple degrees. He completed a Master of Science in Computing and Software Systems from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, both achieved from 1999 to 2003. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in software engineering.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
Travis Krick has actively participated in mentoring junior developers, officially mentoring two individuals who advanced to senior or principal levels. He has also provided unofficial guidance to many others. His leadership experience includes organizing small groups of up to four coders, managing hundreds of commits for multi-milestone projects. He emphasizes effective onboarding for new team members to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
Technical Skills and Development Focus
Travis Krick has a strong focus on scenario and domain-based telemetry in software development. He advocates for skeleton-first, stub-based coding to reduce latency in production. He emphasizes lightweight planning and estimation in project management. His proficiency extends to various debug-able programming languages, and he demonstrates a capacity for quickly learning new languages. His throughput rate exceeds 250 commits per year, with many being substantial contributions.