Herman Thijs

Herman Thijs currently serves as a Senior Tech Manager at Just Eat Takeaway.com, where he leverages over three decades of extensive experience in the IT industry to drive technological innovation and operational excellence. In his role, Herman oversees complex software development initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a culture of agile delivery. His deep expertise in cloud computing, scalable architecture, and modern software engineering practices enables him to lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of product development, from conception to deployment.

One of Herman’s key contributions at Just Eat Takeaway.com has been his leadership in scaling the engineering organization to support rapid growth and international expansion. He has played a pivotal role in implementing advanced DevOps practices, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and adopting microservices architectures to enhance system resilience and performance. His hands-on approach to technical leadership and his ability to mentor and inspire teams have been instrumental in cultivating a high-performing, innovative environment.

Herman’s strategic focus on technology management extends to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile mindset adoption across teams. His experience in recruiting top IT talent and building high-caliber development teams has been vital in maintaining the company’s competitive edge. With a keen eye for emerging trends and a strong background in program management, Herman continues to shape Just Eat Takeaway.com’s technological roadmap, ensuring the platform remains robust, scalable, and customer-centric in a fast-evolving digital landscape.