Jason Trester
About Jason Trester
Jason Trester serves as the Vice President of Engineering for the Media & Commerce Division at Red Ventures. He has over 18 years of experience in engineering roles, including significant positions at CBS Interactive and CNET Networks.
Work at Red Ventures
Jason Trester has been serving as the Vice President of Engineering in the Media & Commerce Division at Red Ventures since 2020. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and is responsible for leading teams that develop and launch large-scale products. His leadership focuses on ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, while also maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
Previous Experience at CBS Interactive
Before joining Red Ventures, Jason Trester worked at CBS Interactive as the Senior Director of Site Engineering for the CNET Media Group from 2006 to 2020. During his 14 years in this role, he was instrumental in building engineering teams and managing the development of various digital products. His experience at CBS Interactive contributed to his expertise in launching successful projects in the media sector.
Early Career at CNET Networks
Jason Trester began his career at CNET Networks, where he worked as an Associate Software Engineer from 2002 to 2006. This four-year tenure provided him with foundational skills in software engineering and project management, setting the stage for his future roles in engineering leadership.
Education and Expertise
Jason Trester holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from the University of Southern Indiana, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Louisville, studying from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering management and business operations.
Skills in Team Building and Technology Integration
Jason Trester possesses highly adaptive problem-solving and situational analysis skills. He has a proven record of success in building engineering teams capable of launching large-scale products. His ability to recruit, hire, train, and retain skilled engineers and developers is complemented by his extensive experience in integrating multiple technologies across internationally dispersed teams while maintaining clear business priorities.