William Kluss
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Engineering leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams, improving software delivery systems, and driving cross-functional execution for products used by millions. Proven track record leading platform modernization, CI/CD improvement, product delivery, and engineering productivity initiatives across complex organizations. Strong partner to Product, Design, and Engineering stakeholders, with a leadership style centered on developing talent, clarifying priorities, and aligning technical investment to business outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
Expedia
Austin, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of 11 engineers responsible for shared architecture, development workflows, performance optimization, and release enablement across large-scale consumer applications.
- Drove architecture modernization and modularization efforts that reduced build times and improved developer velocity, enabling faster and safer iteration.
- Modernized release and CI/CD workflows, expanding deployment capacity, reducing defects, and improving delivery speed across iOS and Android engineering teams.
- Identified bottlenecks, aligned technical priorities, and drove system-level improvements to enhance startup performance through targeted performance optimization initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional execution with Product, Design, and Engineering stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives in complex, multi-team environments.
- Streamlined interview loops, calibrated interviewers, and standardized evaluation criteria to enhance hiring effectiveness and ensure consistent candidate assessment.
Senior Mobile Engineer
Expedia
Austin, TX
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Modernized monolithic codebase into modular architecture, reducing build times by 40% and accelerating engineering throughput.
- Improved product and experience for search and rental listings, enhancing usability and driving stronger engagement.
Engineering Manager
Under Armour Connected Fitness
Austin, TX
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Led team of 6 engineers to deliver connected-fitness capabilities, enhancing client applications, device integration, and customer-facing product experiences.
- Partnered with Product and Design leaders to define technical roadmaps and manage tradeoffs, ensuring successful delivery of quarterly business commitments.
- Supported delivery of software capabilities tied to the HOVR product launch, contributing to a 10% increase in user engagement post-launch.
Senior Mobile Developer
Under Armour Connected Fitness
Austin, TX
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Led iOS technical team for HOVR-connected experiences, planning architecture and delivering device-integrated capabilities within MapMyRun to enhance user engagement.
- Delivered hardware-integrated features across UA Record and MapMyRun in support of HOVR, Health Box, and broader dashboard modernization initiatives.
- Mentored an intern through Under Armour's mentor program, supporting both technical development and professional growth.
Senior iOS Developer
Honeywell
Austin, TX
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Developed connected consumer software for Honeywell's Lyric smart thermostat platform, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Senior Developer
H-E-B
San Antonio, TX
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Developed and supported customer-facing web and application platforms using Java and Objective-C; led technical efforts for large-scale consumer application across multiple client platforms.
Education
Bachelor - Computer Science
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01-2008
Associates - Liberal Arts
Lone Star College
Houston, TX01-2008
Skills
- Technical roadmaps
- Software Architecture
- Team Leadership
- Agile Delivery
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Jenkins
- Performance Optimization
- Architecture Modernization
- Developer Productivity
- Cross-Functional Execution
- Team Leadership
- Team Development
- Technical Mentoring
- System Design
- Technical Mentoring
Websites
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
Expedia
06.2021 - Current
Senior Mobile Engineer
Expedia
09.2019 - 06.2021
Engineering Manager
Under Armour Connected Fitness
08.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Mobile Developer
Under Armour Connected Fitness
06.2015 - 08.2018
Senior iOS Developer
Honeywell
01.2015 - 06.2015
Senior Developer
H-E-B
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor - Computer Science
University of Texas at San Antonio
Associates - Liberal Arts
Lone Star College