Executive Summary
RJ Lindelof is a visionary software executive with over 33 years of experience in software development and 20 years of proven leadership in scaling SaaS platforms, modernizing enterprise systems, and leading global engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions. With a rare blend of deep technical acumen and seasoned strategic insight, RJ has successfully transformed legacy monoliths into resilient, cloud-native architectures while fostering engineering cultures rooted in innovation, quality, and accountability.
Leadership Philosophy & Organizational Impact
RJ thrives at the intersection of technology strategy and execution. He is widely respected for his ability to build and lead high-performing, geographically distributed teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore environments. Whether managing FTEs, contractors, or strategic partners, he empowers teams with the tools, vision, and support to drive results. His leadership is marked by a hands-on, collaborative approach--where he embeds with teams, supports product ideation, participates in architecture reviews, and ensures alignment from sprint planning through release.
RJ believes in leading from the front--not as an observer, but as an active problem solver. While he does not code full-time, his 14 years of full-stack experience (Java, NodeJS, C#, .NET, PHP, React, Vue) enables him to provide thoughtful oversight, challenge assumptions, and mentor engineers. He fosters an inclusive, mission-driven culture where transparency, mentorship, and shared success drive team performance and long-term retention.
Strategic Modernization & Cloud-Native Expertise
RJ has built his career modernizing platforms, enhancing reliability, and reducing technical debt through cloud-native transformations. He has led multi-year migrations from aging legacy stacks to modern architectures based on AWS, Azure, Kubernetes (EKS), serverless infrastructure (Lambda, Functions), and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ). Whether executing a full rewrite or incrementally refactoring brittle systems, RJ combines architectural vision with tactical planning to ensure sustainable modernization.
His work spans large-scale CI/CD transformations--establishing quality gates via SonarQube, integrating automated testing (TestRigor, Selenium), and enabling continuous delivery pipelines that reduce cycle time and increase deployment frequency. At Successware, he improved platform responsiveness to sub-second levels for 10,000+ concurrent users while maintaining 99.95%+ SLAs. At GlobalMed, he orchestrated a .NET 8 upgrade, rebuilt the video conferencing platform with WebRTC, and resolved 95% of critical security vulnerabilities in collaboration with security stakeholders.
Product Innovation & AI Integration
Innovation is a cornerstone of RJ's career. At GlobalMed, he spearheaded the development of AI-powered telehealth features--including virtual triage, image-based wound recognition, symptom-checking AI, and ambient listening capabilities (Abridge). These integrations improved triage efficiency, reduced provider burden, and elevated diagnostic accuracy. He actively researches AI/ML applications that improve workflows, extract insights, and create differentiated user experiences--believing that well-integrated AI delivers not just automation, but meaningful business and clinical outcomes.
RJ has also introduced cutting-edge technologies across his roles, including GraphQL APIs, cloud-native PostgreSQL, TestRigor for low-code testing automation, and OpenAI-assisted feature exploration. His approach to innovation is pragmatic and customer-focused--grounded in prototyping, validation, and iteration with real user feedback.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
RJ is a trusted partner to executives, product managers, and design teams. He translates business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps while facilitating clear, transparent communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Whether defining OKRs, prioritizing features, or aligning cross-functional initiatives, he advocates for clarity, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
He brings a systems-thinking approach to software development, ensuring that front-end, backend, DevOps, security, and QA are strategically aligned. His familiarity with Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and hybrid methodologies enables him to coach teams toward velocity and predictability without compromising quality or innovation.
Business Results & Metrics-Driven Culture
RJ measures success through a balanced lens of delivery speed, system reliability, team health, and customer impact:
- Engineering Delivery: Reduced pull request merge times by 90%, scaled dev velocity by 30%, and improved throughput across multiple teams through improved tooling and GitFlow adoption.
- Platform Uptime: Maintained 99.95%+ uptime SLAs, integrated New Relic and Datadog for full-stack observability, and optimized infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.
- Customer Experience: Reduced latency through caching, optimized mobile-first design using React Native and responsive UI frameworks, and improved onboarding flows to reduce churn.
- Technical Debt Reduction: Executed comprehensive refactoring projects that reduced legacy debt by 65% while aligning teams around modern patterns and coding standards.
Industry Breadth & Technical Range
RJ has deep experience across multiple verticals--including EdTech (Follett), FinTech (DebtPayPro), HigherEd SaaS (Ruffalo Noel Levitz), Home Services B2B (Successware), and highly regulated MedTech environments (GlobalMed). This diversity equips him with the domain adaptability and compliance rigor (HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001) to build tailored solutions for complex organizational needs.
He's fluent in modern development stacks and platforms, including:
- Languages: Java, NodeJS, C#, PHP, .NET, Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript, Delphi, C/C++
- Frameworks: Spring Boot, React, Vue, Angular, jQuery
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (7+ yrs), Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins
- Tools & Process: Git (GitFlow), SVN, CVS, Agile, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, XP
- Testing & Automation: TestRigor (AI), Selenium, Postman, JMeter, SAST/OWASP
- Data: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Couchbase, SQLite
- Security: OAuth2, JWT, HL7/FHIR for EHR data exchange, and cloud compliance remediation
Core Competencies
- SaaS Leadership & Vision
- Agile Coaching & Transformation
- Cloud Architecture & Migration
- AI/ML Product Integration
- Scalable CI/CD Implementation
- Mobile-First & API-First Strategies
- Security, Compliance & SLAs
- Global Team Building & Mentorship
In short
RJ Lindelof is not only a technologist but a builder of sustainable systems, cultures, and businesses. His ability to go deep--technically and organizationally--makes him a force multiplier for engineering-driven companies ready to modernize, scale, and lead.