Mike Davies
About Mike Davies
Mike Davies is a Senior Engineering Manager at Quantcast, where he leads the Common Tools and Services team and focuses on establishing clear objectives and measurable outcomes. With extensive experience in DevOps and engineering management, he has held various roles across multiple companies in the Greater Seattle Area since 2002.
Work at Quantcast
Mike Davies serves as the Sr. Engineering Manager for Common Tools and Services at Quantcast since 2022. In this role, he established and managed team OKRs quarterly, focusing on clear objectives and measurable outcomes. His responsibilities include leading a six-member engineering team in the design and development of application delivery and operation platforms, which enhances overall system efficiency. He has also implemented GitHub Actions across the engineering organization, providing samples for swift adoption and fostering process improvement.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Quantcast, Mike Davies worked as a DevOps Engineering Manager at American Family Insurance from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Principal DevOps Engineer at Capital One from 2016 to 2018. His career includes roles at The Omni Group as a Sysadmin/DevOps Engineer and at Viri Technology as a Sr. DevOps Engineer. These positions contributed to his expertise in engineering management and operational efficiency.
Technical Background and Skills
Mike Davies has a diverse technical background, having worked in various roles that include Software Engineer at ServerLogic Corporation and Service Engineer at Microsoft. His experience spans multiple areas of software development and system administration, including SQL development and data integration. He has regularly modernized and maintained compliance across 12+ systems, ensuring operational consistency and preventing system atrophy.
Education and Training
Mike Davies studied at Everett Community College, where he achieved a degree in General Studies from 1997 to 1999. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in technology and engineering management, providing him with essential skills and knowledge applicable to his roles in various organizations.
Achievements in Team Leadership
Throughout his career, Mike Davies has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He has actively participated in on-call rotations, managing major and minor incidents to maintain system stability. His negotiation skills are evident in his experience negotiating contract renewals with third-party vendors, ensuring cost-effective services without compromising quality.