Colin Matteson

About Colin Matteson

I’m a Global Talent Acquisition leader at Amazon Leo, where I\'ve built and scaled a recruiting organization (125+ employees) that support one of the most complex aerospace engineering and manufacturing programs on Earth. My work spans hardware, software, manufacturing, go-to-market, security, government and regulatory systems, giving me a uniquely broad view of how to build high-performing organizations at scale. I specialize in building TA organizations from scratch, standing up 0→1 systems, global pipelines, and operating mechanisms that support enterprise-scale portfolio companies and multi-billion-dollar engineering programs. My background blends technical recruiting, leadership, manufacturing and high-volume hiring, workforce planning, AI-enabled recruiting mechanisms, and full-stack TA operations. I partner directly with VPs, Directors, and technical executives to drive long-term talent strategies, optimize process, and scale organizations with precision. I thrive in high-growth, ambiguous environments where systems don’t exist yet and I build the recruiting infrastructure that makes the impossible possible. If you are building or transforming a large technical or manufacturing organization, I can help you scale it.

Experience

1. Director of Talent Acquisition

   Blue Origin

   Feb 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• Harvard University

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Computer Science

  2017 — 2017

• University of Alaska Fairbanks

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

  2005 — 2009

• Geekology Technical Course

  Concepts of Software Development, Computer Science

  2017 — 2017

• General Assembly

  Front End Web Development

  2016 — 2017

• Fresno Pacific University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership

  2013 — 2015