Guillaume Uys
About Guillaume Uys
Guillaume Uys serves as the Sr. Director of Engineering at FullStory, where he emphasizes operational excellence and DevOps practices. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership, having held various positions at companies such as Vrbo, Blackbaud, and S1 Corporation.
Work at FullStory
Guillaume Uys currently serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at FullStory, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees a multi-team engineering organization and maintains a close connection to technology. His leadership emphasizes operational excellence and DevOps practices, which are integral to his management style. Uys previously worked at FullStory as the Director of Engineering from 2021 to 2023, contributing to the company's engineering initiatives.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current role, Uys held significant engineering management positions. He was a Senior Engineering Manager at Vrbo from 2018 to 2021, where he managed engineering teams in the Austin, Texas area. Before that, he worked at Blackbaud as a Staff/Lead Software Engineer for one year in 2014-2015. His experience also includes a brief tenure as Development Manager at ACI Worldwide in 2012.
Long-Term Role at S1 Corporation
Guillaume Uys spent over a decade at S1 Corporation, where he progressed from Software Engineer to Lead Software Engineer from 1999 to 2012. His long tenure at S1 Corporation allowed him to develop a strong foundation in software engineering and operational practices.
Education and Expertise
Uys studied at the University of Stellenbosch, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics in 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and technology leadership, particularly in operational excellence and DevOps.
Coaching and Mentoring in Engineering
In his leadership roles, Uys has been actively involved in coaching and mentoring both individual contributors and leaders within engineering teams. His focus on developing talent within the organization reflects his commitment to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.