Executive Technology Leadership

I build technology organizations that scale confidently and execute with clarity.

I am Jason van Lint, a CTO and transformation leader. I help businesses modernize platforms, strengthen delivery systems, and build high-trust engineering cultures that turn strategy into measurable business outcomes.

About / Bio

Executive operator with deep technical roots and a practical leadership style.

I work where technology has to do more than ship features. It has to create leverage, improve reliability, and help leaders make better decisions at speed. My experience spans software engineering, architecture, agile delivery, cybersecurity, vendor strategy, and technology operating models.

I am known for steady leadership in high-pressure environments, clear communication across business and technical stakeholders, and building teams that can move fast without compromising standards.

Portfolio / Resume Access

Explore role history, outcomes, and leadership context across retail, loyalty, and digital platform businesses.

Brand Pillars

Three principles that shape my leadership brand.

Strategic Technology Stewardship

Align architecture, delivery, and investment decisions to long-term commercial outcomes and risk posture.

Transformation Through Execution

Stabilize legacy systems, modernize platforms, and build pragmatic roadmaps that teams can actually deliver.

Culture As A Performance Multiplier

Create environments where trust, accountability, and technical standards lift both morale and business performance.

Career Highlights

Selected leadership outcomes across DIYBlinds, Flybuys, and REA Group.

DIYBlinds

CTO | 2024-Present

  • Leading technology strategy, architecture, cybersecurity, and delivery at executive level.
  • Stabilized legacy stack and improved reliability with infrastructure modernization.
  • Initiated composable commerce replatform using Next.js, commercetools, Contentful, and Algolia.
Flybuys

Head of Delivery, Technology | 2021-2023

  • Built and implemented a delivery framework that improved engagement from 47% to 68%.
  • Led delivery strategy across a platform serving millions of users.
  • Improved operating rhythm with planning cadence, demand governance, and delivery transparency.
REA Group

Senior Delivery Leadership | 2017-2021

  • Led multiple Agile teams across customer and international platforms.
  • Developed a 14M AUD business case for critical backend remediation.
  • Managed major vendor initiatives across Salesforce and custom platform delivery.
Leadership Style

How people describe working with me.

"Thank you for the learnings, the guidance, the humour and the kind of leadership that empowers teams to do their best work."

DIYBlinds colleague

"The impact you have made, not just on the tech, but on the team and culture, is huge."

Transformation colleague

"You are a brilliant tech engineer and a strong leader."

Peer feedback

"Any workplace will be lucky to have you."

Team feedback

"I truly appreciate your leadership and support throughout this journey. I've learned a great deal from you."

DIYBlinds teammate

"Thanks for everything Jason van Lint. I am really proud of what we have achieved together as a team, and it's been a real privilege to work with you. I am grateful for your leadership and for everything that I have learnt from you. I am sure you'll continue to make a real difference in the journey that lies ahead."

Transformation colleague

"Top gun. If you want JVL in your team I'd call him asap."

Flybuys peer

"You will be missed Jason. All the best and can't wait to see you kick goals in your next adventure."

REA Group colleague

Looking for a CTO who can lead change and execution?

I am open to conversations about executive technology roles, advisory engagements, and transformation mandates where strong leadership and practical delivery are both required.