Robert Robinson
Engineering Manager
Building high-performing teams and delivering innovative solutions that drive business impact through technical excellence and strategic leadership.
About Me
With over 16 years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership, I specialize in building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results. My approach combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive innovation and business impact.
As an Engineering Manager, I've successfully led teams ranging from 8-10 engineers, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. I'm particularly proud of achieving a 75% internal promotion rate while scaling our fraud prevention capabilities and increasing feature delivery velocity by 83%.
I believe in servant leadership, continuous learning, and creating environments where engineers thrive. My focus is on empowering teams to take ownership, make data-driven decisions, and deliver solutions that matter to our users and the business.
Years Experience
Software engineering and technical leadership
Engineers & QA Managed
Building and mentoring high-performing teams
Internal Promotions
Team members promoted under my leadership
Delivery Increase
Feature delivery velocity improvement
Fraud Reduction
Reduced fraud through technical solutions
Team Engagement
Focused on creating thriving environments
Experience
Engineering Manager
Stamps.com
Led engineering teams in building scalable e-commerce and fraud prevention systems, driving significant business impact through technical excellence and team development.
Key Achievements
Senior Software Developer
Stamps.com
Built and scaled core e-commerce platform features, focusing on payment systems, API integrations, and performance optimization.
- Transitioned legacy desktop application to web-based platform using javascript and .NET technologies
- Developed a shared components library to standardize UI/UX across multiple teams, reducing development time for new features by 25%
- Led integration with multiple ecommerce platforms (eBay, Amazon), increasing sales channels and revenue by 15%
- Mentored 5+ junior offshore developers through code reviews and pair programming
- Monitored and optimized application performance using Splunk and Sumo Logic, maintaining 99.9% uptime and accelerating issue resolution times
Biology Teacher and Dept. Chair
Victor Valley Union High School District
Taught biology courses to high school students, developed curriculum, and led department initiatives to improve educational outcomes.
Skills & Technologies
A comprehensive overview of technical skills, leadership capabilities, and domain expertise developed over 16+ years in software engineering and management.
Proficiency Levels
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Leadership & Management
Team building, mentorship, and organizational excellence
Frontend Technologies
Modern web development frameworks and tools
Backend & Architecture
Server-side development and system design
DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud platforms, CI/CD, and deployment automation
Tools & Platforms
Development tools and productivity platforms
E-commerce & Integrations
Payment systems and shipping integrations
What People Say
Feedback from colleagues, team members, and leadership highlighting collaboration, technical excellence, and impact.
“Working with Rob has been one of the most impactful experiences in my career. As a manager, Rob strikes the perfect balance between strategic leadership and genuine support. He has an incredible ability to create clarity in complex situations, communicate expectations effectively, and empower his team to take ownership. Rob leads with trust and transparency, which fosters a collaborative and psychologically safe environment. He doesn't just focus on delivering results—he also ensures his team members are learning, growing, and aligned with both personal and team goals. Any team would benefit from his guidance, and I feel fortunate to have had the chance to work with him.”
Jayakranthi Katam
Sr. Software Engineer • Stamps.com
“I appreciate Rob's ownership of projects and the respect he commands with his team. He is transparent about issues and communication and is able to juggle a lot of competing projects (and I can do a better job helping manage priorities). He is always willing to step in and support for questions or issues. He has done an excellent job on incorporating the team priorities we set (estimations, improving communication, starting to build expertise, and exerting ownership of the platform error logs). He has a strong technical grasp of the platform and can investigate issues along side his team. His team appreciates his clarity of goals and expectations, providing knowledge and guidance, and always being a mentor for them and willing to roll up his sleeves and dive into details. He is patient and positive and brings out the best with the team.”
Andi Bunas
Sr. Engineering Manager • Stamps.com
“As a manager, Rob was a strong but fair advocate for his team. He motivated the group to meet tough timelines, took ownership of multiple competing priorities, and balanced direction from leadership with the realities of execution. His communication skills were particularly effective — he has a talent for bringing together divergent perspectives, providing clear feedback, and helping teams reach consensus. These strengths were on full display during one of the largest redesigns Stamps had undertaken in a decade, where Rob helped align product, design, and engineering by framing challenges, proposing practical solutions, and doing so in a straightforward, empathetic way.”
Sameer Shamsuddin
VP of Engineering • Stamps.com
“Robert consistently demonstrated strong leadership in daily scrums, helping the team identify and resolve blockers efficiently. His clear communication, forward-thinking mindset, and ability to keep everyone aligned on priorities contributed immensely to our project's success.”
Jakith Priyan
Software Engineer • Stamps.com
Let's Connect
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