Personal Statement
While my skills are primarily in technology, I consider myself a digital marketer with a technological focus. My contributions to the workplace goes beyond the code that makes digital products run.
Collaboration is the soul of the workplace, and I thrive when given opportunities to work with people across discipline. A functional workplace requires collaboration, and all voices to be heard. This is not only to ensure the project is done on time and on budget, but to also consider viewpoints and perspectives that a smaller group may not have seen.
I have lead departments of technologists, ranging from very experienced to their first job in the industry. My hope for the folks who work with me is that they learn how to be better developers, strategic thinkers, and always keep the user in mind.
Skills
I've picked up a lot over the years, but these are the most relevant to my day-to-day.
Technical Proficiencies
Languages
- HTML5
- CSS / CSS
- JS / ES6
- PHP
Frameworks / Libraries
- WordPress
- React
- NextJS
- Astro
- Jekyll
- jQuery
- React Native
- AlpineJS
- Tailwind
- Bootstrap
Technical Expertise
Data Modelling / Architecture
This skill comes into play most ofen while designing WordPress or Contentful data models, but have come into play when working on static sites as well.
Front-End Technical Architecture
This includes everything from SCSS folder structure / mixin / color systems to JS namespacing to file name and directory structures to linting rules on various platforms / frameworks.
Accessibility Testing, Auditing, Remediation
I've written very in-depth and detailed reports both pre-and post-remediation for accessibility - as well as done the work to remediate the issues.
CD / CI Pipelines
While not a dev-ops engineer, I've built pipelines - mostly for WordPress Sage 9.x based sites - in Azure Dev Ops and in CircleCI, and can direct dev ops engineers on desired outcomes based on requirements (branching / tagging strategy, etc)
Code Review
I'll catch those questionable patterns with these eagle-eyes of mine.
Professional Skills
Communicator
Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, with an ability to modify context based on audience (technical vs non-technical)
Leader
Trusted leader demonstrated by total sense of ownership over project deliverables, high rapport with colleagues and reports alike, and contributions to overall success of department and agency
Problem-Solver
Tenacious problem-solving skills, demonstrated by solving complex technical problems with unique or clever solutions, with an ability to determine longevity and scalability of solution vis-a-vis overall timelines and budgets
Detail-Oriented
I pride myself on having a strong sense of detail
Quotes
Don't take my word for it, here's some kind words others have said about working alongside me:
Colin is the most trusted member of my leadership team. I cannot imagine the team running without him. I know that when I am not available, he will fill in without any problem. His leadership allows me to focus on other areas on the team.
— VP, Technology
Colin is an outstanding lead and individual contributor on project work. Every team would like him to be involved in their projects.
— VP, Technology
Consistently goes above and beyond.
— QA Lead
Colin never failed to take the reins and lead the team, both technical and non technical, to make sure the project is a success. He goes out of his way to think about ways to set his team up for success.
— Group Product Director
Colin holds the whole frontend team together, while excelling as an individual contributor, *and* while leading others to be able to gradually share in his responsibilities.
— Direct Report
