Clayton Collie

Engineering Manager Amsterdam, The Netherlands

clayton.collie@gmail.com +31 6 48 46 35 84

About Me

Currently, I am an Engineering Manager at Fueled (formerly 10up), a full-service agency known for working with notable clients such as the State of California, Google, TIME, ESPN, and BBC America. My specialization lies in enterprise-level engineering and workflow management, where I collaborate with a range of stakeholders, project managers, and engineers to deliver digital solutions.

In my role, I actively consult with key stakeholders, executives, department heads, and business owners. By listening to their goals, requirements, and vision, I ensure a deep understanding of their needs and translate them into actionable development plans.

As part of a larger team, I foster close collaboration with fellow engineers, creating an environment of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and cross-functional cooperation. By incorporating industry best practices, such as code reviews, documentation, automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment, we maintain a robust and scalable codebase.

In addition to my technical skills, I possess strong interpersonal and communication abilities, which enable me to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. I excel at conveying complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring a shared understanding among all parties involved.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led large-scale enterprise projects, working with multi-disciplinary teams, complex stakeholder ecosystems, and diverse technological landscapes. By effectively managing expectations, aligning priorities, and facilitating collaboration, I consistently deliver solutions that meet and exceed client requirements.

Experience

  1. Engineering Manager

    – Present

    Fueled (formerly 10up) Remote

    • Technical lead for multiple enterprise-level, websites including the Nobel Prize
    • Work with stakeholders to estimate features and create timelines
    • Manage team of engineers to deliver multiple concurrent projects
    • Use Cursor and Claude Code to increase productivity and code velocity

  2. Senior Web Engineer

    – Present

    10up Remote

    • Technical lead for multiple enterprise-level, governmental websites including the California DMV
    • Manage, monitor, and contribute to site with over 1 million requests per day
    • Manage team of engineers to deliver multiple concurrent projects
    • Utilize React, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Cloudfront, WebSeal, F5, Java, Jenkins, Sass, Gulp, Webpack, DataDog, New Relic, Gitlab, GitHub, Jira
    • Build third-party integrations with external APIs
    • Deploy weekly and monthly WordPress Core, theme, and plugin updates
    • Work with stakeholders to estimate feature requirements and timelines

    Representative work includes: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal, https://www.cdcr.ca.gov, https://hcai.ca.gov

  3. Senior Web Engineer

    –

    Content Pilot Dallas, TX

    • Lead architect of plugin and theme suite used on 30+ websites
    • Mentor and train developers to use company tools and workflow
    • Present, sell, plan, and execute the quarterly product roadmap
    • Build responsive, accessible, performant websites on WordPress
    • Utilize PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Gulp, Webpack, React
    • Build third-party integrations with REST API and GraphQL
    • Explore and decide on new technologies like serverless, Gatsby, Next.js
    • Create headless sites using WordPress, GraphQL, and Gatsby
    • Establish coding standards with PHPCS, ESLint, Prettier, Stylelint
    • Establish testing suite with PHPUnit, Codeception, PHPStan
    • Develop company-specific CLI using TypeScript and Oclif
    • Create GitHub Actions to streamline CI/CD pipeline
    • Audit and fix WCAG A/AA/AAA accessibility issues using SiteImprove

    Representative work includes: https://www.mccarter.com, https://www.clm.com, https://www.mcglinchey.com, https://www.tuckerlaw.com, https://www.frosszelnick.com, https://www.jahlaw.com, https://www.wwdlaw.com, https://www.chamblisslaw.com

  4. Web Engineer

    –

    Sheley Marketing Dallas, TX

    • Lead architect of plugin and theme suite used on 30+ websites
    • Design and develop websites using WordPress, Genesis, WP Engine
    • Utilize HTML5, CSS3, Sass, PHP, jQuery, VS Code, Local by Flywheel
    • Respond to and perform change requests from clients
    • Manage monthly updates for 30+ websites
    • Work with direct report to generate leads and fill the pipeline
    • Respond to RFPs with robust proposals
    • Pitch and close business owners

    In 2018, Sheila and I merged Sheley Marketing with Content Pilot so that the themes, plugins, and workflow that I built over the previous four years could replace their out-dated and overly complicated content management system. I am proud of this accomplishment and it shows what a long term dedication to a specific technology, WordPress, and to a specific niche, law firms, can accomplish.

  5. Web Engineer

    –

    Self-employed Dallas, TX

    • 100% Self-taught developer
    • Pitch and close business owners to build websites
    • Strategize, design, and develop responsive websites
    • Utilize industry-leading content management system
    • WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento

Skills

  • Claude Code
  • Cursor
  • PHP
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • WordPress
  • MySQL
  • Gatsby
  • GraphQL
  • Node.js
  • Webpack
  • Bootstrap
  • React
  • NextJS
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • Java
  • Jenkins
  • DataDog
  • New Relic
  • Nignx
  • Git Flow
  • NPM
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab
  • Jira
  • Composer
  • ESLint
  • Prettier
  • Stylelint
  • PHPUnit
  • Cloudfront
  • Docker
  • VS Code
  • Figma
  • Gulp
  • Oh My Zsh
  • BitBucket
  • Adobe Suite
  • Wrike
  • Axosoft
  • Teamwork

Education

  1. Southern Methodist University

    –

    Bachelor of Fine Arts Dallas, TX

  2. Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas

    –

    High School Dallas, TX

Interests

In my free time, I have the opportunity to coach and mentor youth ice hockey at an rink owned by the Dallas Stars. Working with kids ranging in age from three to eighteen years old brings me immense joy. Teaching them the values of hard work and perseverance is something I take great pride in. Being a positive role model is of utmost importance to me, and every time I step on the ice, I am dedicated to patiently nurturing their growth as both players and individuals. I strive to instill in them the importance of doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching. Ultimately, my goal is to help shape their character and see them thrive.

During my twenties, I embarked on a journey as a freelance web developer and a PADI certified scuba dive instructor. This unique combination allowed me to leverage my skills while embracing a remote work lifestyle that enabled me to travel the world before it became a trend. I had the privilege of living in fascinating destinations such as the Fiji Islands, where I worked at a remote, family-operated dive resort. I also had memorable experiences in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and even dedicated time to volunteer for a non-profit organization in Uganda, Africa. Each place enriched my perspective on the world and gifted me with incredible friendships. If you’d like to read more about my adventures, feel free to visit my personal blog.