Nick Severson

Nick Severson is an experienced professional in the technology and education sectors, currently serving as a Happiness Engineer at Automattic since October 2019, where responsibilities include assisting global users in utilizing WordPress.com and related tools for various purposes. Prior to this role, Nick spent over 13 years at Microsoft in various positions, including Product Owner and Sr. Program Manager for Minecraft Education Edition, where collaboration with educators and developers led to the enhancement of the Minecraft experience in classrooms. Other past roles at Microsoft encompassed business operations management, service operations for major gaming franchises, and IT operations oversight. Nick began a career in web development, holding positions at City University of Seattle and Western Washington University, and holds a BA in Marketing, Business Administration, and Internet Studies from Western Washington University.