Justin Dean

Justin Dean is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at DRINKS, a company that powers digital commerce for the U.S. alcohol market.12 He joined DRINKS in June 2023, bringing nearly three decades of experience in e-commerce, marketplace, and SaaS development.13

Professional Background

Prior to joining DRINKS, Justin Dean held several notable positions:

• CTO and CIO at Weedmaps (November 2018 - December 2022)3
• Senior Vice President of Technology and Head of Platform at Ticketmaster (February 2015 - November 2018)3
• VP of Technology and Global Infrastructure at Shopzilla (January 2007 - February 2015)3

Military Service

Dean began his career as a Network Systems Engineer in the United States Marine Corps, serving from October 1995 to October 1999.3

Role at DRINKS

As CTO of DRINKS, Justin Dean is responsible for:

• Accelerating the optimization, development, and adoption of DRINKS technology
• Overseeing the DRINKS Shopify App, WaaS®, and the company's proprietary AI suite, PAIR (Predictive Artificial Intelligence Retailing)1

Expertise

Justin Dean is known for his expertise in:

• E-commerce and marketplace technologies
• SaaS development
• Building high-performing product development organizations
• Driving growth and efficiency in technology companies3

His experience spans highly regulated industries, making him well-suited for the alcohol e-commerce sector.1