Travis Brooks

Travis Brooks is a Principal Product Manager at Netflix, where he orchestrates data-driven innovations to enhance the streaming experience for over 200 million global members. His passion lies in crafting information services that cater to communities, uniting like-minded individuals through shared interests. Travis thrives in a world where intuition and data harmonize, drawing upon his background in theoretical physics to strike that elusive balance.

With a diverse career journey, Travis founded and led the data science organization at Yelp, addressing the information needs of over 100 million users. This endeavor sprouted from his role as Director of Data Science within the Yelp Product Organization. His influence at Yelp extended further as the Group Product Manager for Search and Data Science, where he led a team responsible for refining Yelp's core search product, data, recommendation features, and content quality.

Travis is celebrated for his thoughtful leadership, intelligence, and coaching prowess. His style empowers his teams, fostering an environment where ambitious projects flourish. He masterfully guides international collaborations, skillfully prioritizes tasks, and deftly manages cultural nuances, all while injecting enthusiasm into every endeavor.