André Collin
@andrecollin
Collaborative software engineering manager driving innovation and impactful teams.
What I'm looking for
I am a collaborative software engineering manager with extensive experience in driving innovation and leading impactful teams. My leadership style is rooted in empathy, accountability, adaptability, inclusivity, and collaboration. I have a proven track record of integrating leadership vision into actionable items and developing strategic roadmaps that align with organizational goals.
Throughout my career, I have successfully overseen the development of various projects, utilizing modern technologies such as NextJS, Typescript, and GatsbyJS. I am passionate about fostering innovation and growth within my teams, having initiated community initiatives and conducted quarterly hackathons to encourage creativity. My commitment to mentoring and coaching engineers has resulted in the successful transition of team members into management roles, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineering Manager
Attic Projects
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 (5 months)
Integrated leadership vision into workable items (Jira tickets and milestones). Developed multiple strategic roadmaps, including transitioning from Buildertrend CRM workflow to Salesforce, and initiating company-wide training and onboarding through a Learning Management System (LMS).
Manager, Software Engineering - Digital team
Ecobee
Feb 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Cultivated collaboration between Engineering, Design & Content and Product teams, driving alignment with company goals and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Improved transparency by creating monitoring tools and sharing them with partners, fostering innovation through quarterly team hackathons.
Software Development Manager, Front-End and User Interface
Postmedia
Feb 2019 - Feb 2022 (3 years)
Designed and implemented a new front-end platform supporting over 100 websites, driving scalability and brand consistency through Design System and living style guide. Developed an innovative ad script optimizing ad server performance and generating multi-million-dollar annual revenue, significantly enhancing Postmedia
’s digital transformation.
Senior Front-End Developer
City of Toronto
Jul 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Directed cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, user-centric web applications, improving public service efficiency and engagement. Championed compliance with web accessibility standards (AODA), ensuring equitable access to city services.
Senior Front-End Developer / Scrum Master
The Globe and Mail
Jan 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 7 months)
Oversaw the development of web applications and served as Scrum Leader, enhancing team agility and project delivery. Contributed to the development of web applications.
Lead Web Designer
Groupe Media TFO
Aug 2008 - Apr 2013 (4 years 8 months)
Led the design and development of websites for TFO and governmental agencies, ensuring scalability and performance. Managed a team of web designers, overseeing task delegation, mentoring, and fostering skill development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Université Denis Diderot
DEUG (Bachelor of Science equivalent), Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie
Studied Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie at Université Denis Diderot in Paris. This program provided a foundational understanding of natural and life sciences.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
3615toronto.caSocial media
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