Summary
Colin Griffiths is a seasoned technology leader and engineering manager focused on delivering best-in-class web products while growing engineering talent. Based in Seattle, he currently leads Starbucks' Web Engineering team, championing continuous improvement and a growth mindset across an experienced group of engineers. Previously, he drove cross-functional collaboration as a Technical Product Manager and Technical Delivery Manager, and at efelle creative he led a 22-person cross-functional team of software engineers, front-end developers, designers and account executives, delivering a 32% reduction in project lifecycle and 44% improvement in front-end task efficiency. His early career includes Account Manager / IT Manager at Physicians Business Services, where he digitized medical records and improved HIPAA-compliant reporting. He holds a BA in Communications from the University of Washington and an MBA from Penn State, reflecting a blend of communication, leadership, and strategic business acumen. Colin is known for turning complex requirements into practical, auditable solutions and for building teams that ship reliable, scalable software.
9 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Bachelor of Arts, Communications at University of Washington
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management at The Pennsylvania State University
English, Italian