Colin Rouse
About Colin Rouse
Colin Rouse is a Senior Engineering Manager at Currencycloud, where he has led significant transitions in technology architecture since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering and management, having previously held various roles at Ocado Technology over several years.
Work at Currencycloud
Colin Rouse has been serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Currencycloud since 2022. In this role, he led the transition from Ruby to Java and facilitated the shift from a monolithic architecture to an event-based microservices architecture. He developed and implemented competency frameworks for software engineering, which were integrated into quarterly growth OKRs and annual performance assessments. Additionally, he played a significant role in change management initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Ocado Technology
Prior to his current position, Colin Rouse held multiple roles at Ocado Technology. He worked as a Software Developer from 2007 to 2009, then progressed to Team Lead from 2009 to 2014. He continued to advance his career as a Product Owner from 2014 to 2016, followed by a role as Quality Champion from 2016 to 2017. He served as Development Manager from 2017 to 2021 and then as Senior Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2022. His diverse experience at Ocado Technology spans over a decade.
Education and Expertise
Colin Rouse studied Computer Science at the University of Cape Town, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 2000 to 2002, an Honours Degree in 2003, and a Master’s Degree (MSc) from 2004 to 2006. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles. He has presented at two conferences on agile methodologies and has coached teams on remote work best practices across various cultures, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Achievements in Agile Methodologies
Colin Rouse has showcased his expertise in agile practices by presenting at two conferences focused on agile methodologies. His experience includes coaching teams on effective remote work strategies, which demonstrates his ability to adapt to diverse working environments and enhance team productivity across multiple cultures.