Introducing Jonathan: Experienced Midwest CTO Specializing in Data, AI, and Growth-Stage Leadership Opportunities

Hey everyone, the CTO of one of our client companies is looking for his next opportunity. We worked closely with Jonathan, and I can confidently say he’s a strong leader: smart, highly technical, and especially strong in data and AI. He’s based in the Midwest, so you’re not paying the premium that often comes with coastal executive hires. His background spans the full data stack, from data engineering and analytics through data science, ML, and AI. He’s spent most of his career working across data, product, and engineering, helping teams turn data into better decisions and better products. He’s especially interested in: • Hands-on ownership of a meaningful problem space • Working across data, product, and engineering • Building the foundations that make data and AI useful in practice • High-leverage individual contributor or Head/Lead of Data roles • Growth-stage companies He also views AI as an organizational capability, not a standalone function. The real challenge is building the data, knowledge, and feedback systems that allow it to create value. Jonathan is also open to fractional opportunities for companies that need help with data or AI but are not ready for a full-time leadership hire. If you’re looking for a CTO, data or AI leader, or know someone who is, I’ve attached his résumé. Feel free to reach out to Jonathan directly: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathanpoelhuis Email: [email protected]