RJ Lindelof

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Director of Software Engineering at hc1

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

RJ Lindelof is an engineering leader focused on AI-native software development, SaaS platforms, and legacy modernization. Described by colleagues as an innovative, driven, and positive leader, he excels at scaling global teams and improving developer experience. He holds a Bachelors degree from Columbia College Chicago.

Beyond his professional work, he shows a deep interest in the craft of software engineering itself, particularly how new tools and AI are fundamentally reshaping the development landscape and improving the lives of engineers.

He was the co-author and lead reviewer for the book "Responsive Web Design with jQuery. "

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Goal-Oriented

Big Vision Person

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI-Native SDLC
He frequently writes about the evolution from Agile to an AI-native Software Development Lifecycle, viewing AI as a fundamental business turning point, not just a tool.
Developer Experience
He champions improving developer satisfaction and velocity by revamping CI/CD pipelines, onboarding processes, and introducing AI tools for code review.
Legacy Modernization
His career includes multiple leadership roles focused on transforming legacy systems into modern, cloud-native solutions to eliminate technical debt and improve maintainability.

Media Appearances

RJ has no verified media appearances

Work History

Director of Software Engineering at hc1
Senior Director of Software Engineering at GlobalMed
Senior Director of Software Engineering at Successware
Head of Java Software Development at Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Head Of Software Development at DebtPayPro

Education

Bachelors from Columbia College Chicago
Associates from McHenry County College

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Insights For Selling To RJ

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with RJ is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from RJ

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will RJ move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can RJ take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And RJ

Personality Compatibility


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