RJL Web Portfolio

I'm RJ Lindelof

Hello!

With over two decades of experience in global software engineering leadership, I have consistently driven transformation and innovation across diverse industries. My expertise lies in modernizing legacy systems, scaling SaaS platforms, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as cloud-native architectures, AI, and Kubernetes.

My leadership philosophy centers on servant leadership-operating in the trenches alongside teams to clear blockers and amplify their success. I believe in empowering engineers through context rather than control, fostering psychological safety, and creating cultures where ownership, innovation, and continuous learning thrive.

Beyond my professional work, I'm an entrepreneur and domain portfolio manager. This collection of 230 domains represents years of identifying emerging opportunities, from next-generation web standards (CSS4, HTML6) to innovative development frameworks. Each domain tells a story of technological vision and market foresight.

When I'm not leading global teams, architecting software solutions, or mentoring engineers, you'll find me enjoying the outdoors in Central Wisconsin. I'm an avid golfer passionate about courses like Sand Valley, and I also enjoy snowmobiling in the winter and water sports in the summer. My favorite moments are spent camping with my wife and dogs, which are often capped off by peaceful, star-filled nights by a warm campfire, where I put my infectious sense of humor to good use telling jokes and stories.

My passion for technology continues off-the-clock. I'm deeply invested in mastering the AI-native SDLC, moving beyond simple co-pilots to explore how autonomous AI agents can fundamentally reshape development. This involves engineering generative CI/CD pipelines that don't just test code, but actively learn from and self-heal it. Hand-in-hand with this exploration is a critical focus on AI ethics; I'm examining the practical challenges of algorithmic bias, explainability (XAI), and building "Responsible AI" guardrails directly into the systems we create. This synthesis of next-generation technology and human-centric governance is the core thesis of my upcoming book on technology leadership in the AI era.