Gil Colunga
Director of Engineering | Sr Engineering Manager | Scaling Teams & Optimizing Engineering Excellence | Bridging Technology & Business Strategy
- Role
- Engineering Manager at Levi Strauss & Co.
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gil Colunga
Technology Executive | Scaling Engineering Organizations | Transforming Systems for Growth & InnovationTechnology alone doesn’t drive transformation—high-performing teams do. I’ve spent my career leading engineering organizations through change, scaling teams, and driving innovation to solve complex business challenges. Whether managing global software platforms, launching mission-critical digital products, or transforming engineering cultures, I build teams that don’t just write code—they deliver impact. I’ve led the evolution of large-scale platforms, reduced operational inefficiencies, and ensured that engineering remains a strategic driver of business success.WHAT I DO / THE VALUE I BRING Scaling & Optimizing Engineering Teams – I build high-performing, resilient engineering organizations by improving team culture, reducing operational bottlenecks, and aligning technical execution with strategic goals. At Starbucks, I scaled my team from 14 to 30 engineers, increasing productivity by 30% while enhancing stakeholder satisfaction. Engineering Strategy & Digital Transformation – I lead large-scale software modernization initiatives that streamline operations, enhance system reliability, and support business expansion. I’ve architected global digital platforms that drive revenue growth, optimize cloud investments, and reduce deployment cycles from hours to minutes. Bridging Technology & Business Objectives – I work at the intersection of engineering, product, and operations, ensuring that technology investments directly support business goals and customer experiences. Whether it’s accelerating time-to-market, reducing production incidents by 90%, or implementing data-driven forecasting models, I create measurable impact. Operational Excellence & Incident Management – I transform underperforming engineering teams and systems by introducing structured processes, proactive monitoring, and scalable cloud solutions. My leadership in DevOps and automation has eliminated costly downtime, improved system resiliency, and enhanced cross-functional collaboration. Driving Growth & Innovation – I champion modern engineering practices, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement, ensuring that technology serves as a catalyst for growth and transformation. From launching new digital platforms with $120M+ revenue impact to reengineering core infrastructure, I turn technical strategy into business success.Let’s connect. Please reach out here or at g••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Engineering Manager
Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Web Platform
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
1988 — 1993
University of Washington
Certificate, Machine Learning
2015 — 2017
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