Building software. Building trust.
Shinetech partners with businesses globally, delivering lasting software success through dedicated, business-savvy developers.
long-term partnerships
developer retention
global delivery centers
Who we are
A 25-year journey focused on partnership, not projects
75% of clients partner for
Average developer tenure
Since 2001, Shinetech has been focused on long-term collaboration, not short-term outsourcing. We build lasting partnerships based on transparency, alignment, and shared ownership.
Leadership at Shinetech
Leadership that builds long-term partnerships
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in software engineering, delivery management, and global client success. Together, they’ve shaped Shinetech into a trusted software development partner known for transparency, reliability, and technical excellence.
Together, they’ve shaped Shinetech into a global organization built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.
CEO
Jerry Zhang
President and CEO, Founder
COO
John Vanderpool
Business Development, USA
CMO
Yunian Ma
Regional Director, Europe
General Manager
Robert Dong
Thailand Branch
Our people
Business-savvy developers, not just coders
Our developers combine strong technical expertise with business understanding
Trained to understand client industries and goals
Low turnover for long-term continuity
Our culture
We nurture a culture of open communication, accountability, and continuous learning. Our teams are empowered to collaborate and take ownership, ensuring lasting client relationships.
Global reach, local mindset
With 15+ delivery centers worldwide, we provide global delivery capacity with local collaboration and flexibility across time zones.
Our journey
— from one team to a global software development partner
2001
Since our founding in 2001, Shinetech has grown from a small software team to a global development partner serving clients across 15+ industries.
2001
Founded in Beijing, China
Started with a small team of passionate developers focused on one mission: building reliable software partnerships.
2005
Expanded to the U.S. and Europe
Opened our first international office in New York and began working directly with global clients.
2008
Recognized as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
Earned industry validation for our engineering excellence and delivery reliability.
2010 – 2012
Global recognition for innovation
Established our London office and was named a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 APAC company and Gartner Cool Vendor.
2015 – 2016
Scaled global delivery
Opened new delivery centers in Sweden, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. to support clients across time zones.
2019
1,500+ projects delivered
More than 75% of our business came from long-term partnerships — proof that our model works.
2021
20 years of trusted partnerships
Celebrated two decades of continuous growth, innovation, and client success.
2024
$35M annual revenue and growing
Expanded our APAC footprint with a Melbourne office and achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
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Proof & partnership stats
Proven partnerships. Real results.
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Jerry Zhang
President and CEO, Founder
CEO
As the founder and general manager of Shinetech, Jerry is responsible for the strategic direction of the company. Critical factors to Shinetech’s success are his commitment to honesty and the channeling of his active and enthusiastic personality into the company spirit.
Jerry considers “Agile” to be a mindset and an attitude, not only a development methodology. From 2011, he has been committed to leading Shinetech as an Agile enterprise and empowering our people to have an Agile mindset, which goes beyond any process to permeate all activities throughout the workplace.
Prior to founding Shinetech in 2001, Jerry served as a chief editor of Internet Weekly, where he was in charge of internal management. Before joining Internet Weekly, Jerry held a technical director role at the East Changwei Company. Jerry received a bachelor’s degree in Science from the Beijing Institute of Technology in 1995.
John Vanderpool
COO
COO
John joined Shinetech in 2011 and brings more than 15 years of experience as an executive in enterprise software and services companies in the US, Europe and Asia.
John’s cross-functional role focuses on operational excellence within Shinetech by leveraging new business process designs and advanced technology to achieve efficiency while improving client experiences. He has a passion for helping people to become leaders and deliver value, which is an important aspect in leading the business territories.
John has served as a professional in software sales and operations for more than a decade and he is also a Certified Scrum Product Owner and an active member of the Scrum Alliance.
His favorite way to spend a vacation is to pack a few non-fiction adventure books and travel to exotic locations, immersing in the local culture. Most weekends are spent watching his boys play basketball, football and baseball.
Yunian Ma
Regional Director, Europe
CMO
Yunian, as the CMO and Managing Partner of Strategic & Business Development in Europe for Shinetech, orchestrates the Sales and Marketing teams, guiding each member’s career growth. With a rich background in software industry roles like Business Development and Strategic Alliances, he aims to elevate Shinetech as a nurturing platform for developers.
Since joining in 2005, Yunian has ascended from software developer to Nordic Managing Director, leveraging his leadership across international teams from the Swedish office, underscoring his commitment to fostering a risk-free, opportunity-rich environment for growth.
Robert Dong
General Manager
GM
Since joining Shinetech in 2014, Robert has led our Thailand operations with a clear focus on business growth and client success. He oversees strategic planning, key account relationships, and full P&L performance for the region.
As a leader, Robert builds trust through transparency and collaboration. He instills an Agile mindset across his team—treating it not just as a methodology, but as a culture of ownership, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
With a strong technical background in FinTech, AI applications, and complex system architecture, he combines deep technical insight with practical leadership to drive innovation and deliver consistent value to clients.
Jerry Zhang
President and CEO, Founder
CEO
As the founder and general manager of Shinetech, Jerry is responsible for the strategic direction of the company. Critical factors to Shinetech’s success are his commitment to honesty and the channeling of his active and enthusiastic personality into the company spirit.
Jerry considers “Agile” to be a mindset and an attitude, not only a development methodology. From 2011, he has been committed to leading Shinetech as an Agile enterprise and empowering our people to have an Agile mindset, which goes beyond any process to permeate all activities throughout the workplace.
Prior to founding Shinetech in 2001, Jerry served as a chief editor of Internet Weekly, where he was in charge of internal management. Before joining Internet Weekly, Jerry held a technical director role at the East Changwei Company. Jerry received a bachelor’s degree in Science from the Beijing Institute of Technology in 1995.