Michael Krishnan

Michael Krishnan is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in backend systems and performance optimization. Currently a Senior Software Engineer at Amplitude since February 2020, Michael previously held the position of Senior Server Engineer at Samba TV, where contributions included improving server uptime and leading a project for backend modularization. Michael also served as a Senior Software Engineer at Adap.tv, focusing on optimization features for advertisers and mobile/video transitions. Earlier experience includes a Principal Engineer role at AtMaps, Inc., where Michael developed a localization and tracking system, and a Graduate Student Researcher position at the University of California, where research led to significant performance enhancements in WLANs. Michael's educational background includes a PhD and a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.