Hi, I'm Shawn Lyndon - Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Rio Tinto
I am driven by the challenge of turning complex technological potential into operational reality. I thrive in high-stakes environments where deep engineering meets strategic business intent and human growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Scaled complex engineering products at Google as a Group Product Manager before leading digital transformation at Rio Tinto.
Currently serves as a non-executive director and strategic advisor focused on the intersection of AI and software transformation.
Offers seasoned expertise in guiding leadership teams through enterprise-wide digital shifts and product-focused technical strategy.
🚀 Career trajectory
Engineering Product Leadership
Spent over four years at Google driving core product engineering initiatives.
✦ Big Tech Experience
✦ Product Engineering
Enterprise Executive Transformation
Transitioned to CDO at Rio Tinto to pivot massive traditional operations toward digital.
✦ Executive Leadership
✦ Digital CDO
Portfolio Advisory
Current focus on non-executive director and mentorship roles to shape future industry leaders.
✦ Board Advisory
✦ Strategic Consulting
💪🏻 Superpowers
Enterprise Transformation Orchestrator
Leading massive technical shifts within complex legacy environments.
✦ Architected digital modernization roadmaps for global industrial operations.
✦ Aligned executive vision with high-performance engineering delivery pipelines.
Product-Led Growth Strategist
Building and scaling software products that reach millions of users.
✦ Spearheaded technical product roadmaps at hyperscale through Google engineering teams.
✦ Transformed abstract market needs into high-impact software feature sets.
Strategic Advisor & Mentor
Coaching leadership to maximize organizational and personal technical effectiveness.
✦ Guides senior executives through the complexities of AI integration.
✦ Cultivates talent by mapping individual career goals to technical mastery.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new avenues for board participation and governance in tech-forward organizations.
✦ Connecting with founders who are tackling complex industrial challenges with AI.
✦ Identifying opportunities to share insights on scaling digital culture at the enterprise level.
I can help with
✦ Reviewing product-led growth strategies for early-stage engineering teams.
✦ Providing guidance on navigating digital transformation within traditional, non-tech industries.
✦ Mentoring engineering managers on the bridge between technical execution and business outcomes.
I would love your help on
✦ Understanding the landscape of current venture opportunities in the industrial AI sector.
✦ Connecting with peers navigating the transition from executive leadership to board roles.
✦ Discovering new communities focused on the ethical and practical implementation of AI at scale.