JOSH
SAUNDERS

Engineer.

I build companies from zero to one - and from one to N.

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INNOVATOR    ◆    FOUNDER    ◆    EXPLORER    ◆    LEADER    ◆    BUILDER    ◆    AI ENTHUSIAST    ◆    PRAGMATIC IDEALIST    ◆    STRATEGIST    ◆    INNOVATOR    ◆    FOUNDER    ◆    EXPLORER    ◆    LEADER    ◆    BUILDER    ◆    AI ENTHUSIAST    ◆    PRAGMATIC IDEALIST    ◆    STRATEGIST    ◆    INNOVATOR    ◆    FOUNDER    ◆    EXPLORER    ◆    LEADER    ◆    BUILDER    ◆    AI ENTHUSIAST    ◆    PRAGMATIC IDEALIST    ◆    STRATEGIST    ◆    INNOVATOR    ◆    FOUNDER    ◆    EXPLORER    ◆    LEADER    ◆    BUILDER    ◆    AI ENTHUSIAST    ◆    PRAGMATIC IDEALIST    ◆    STRATEGIST    ◆   
EXPERIENCE

A CAREER
OF
BUILDING

From computer engineer to global operations to founding companies. My career has been focused on technology and growing both personally and professionally.

B.S. Computer Engineering
University of Wisconsin – Madison
M.B.A. Finance & Entrepreneurship
DePaul University
VIP (Vermont Information Processing)
2023–Now
General Manager
VIP (Vermont Information Processing)
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Backbar
2019–2022Acquired 2022
Founder & CEO
Backbar
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Uncorkd
2011–2022
Founder & CEO
Uncorkd
＋
2018–2022
Board of Directors
BriteCo
＋
Verde Energy
2017–2020
Advisory Board
Verde Energy
＋
GoodGuide, Inc.
2010–2011
Sr. Director, Business Development
GoodGuide, Inc.
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UL
2008–2010
Global Operations Manager
UL Environment
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U
Sr. Business Analyst, Corporate Development
Underwriters Laboratories
＋
U
Project Engineer
Underwriters Laboratories
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Artesyn Technologies
Hardware Design Engineer
Artesyn Technologies
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BEYOND THE RESUME

HIGHLIGHTS &
NOTABLE ENGAGEMENTS

🚀
NASA Zero-G

Participated for two years on a NASA Reduced Gravity Research Project. Our team designed and built a non-mechanical electromagnetic ion drive (a propulsion system with zero moving parts to propel tools in microgravity environments). At the culmination of the project, I experienced the opportunity of a lifetime by testing the project aboard NASA's KC-135 'Vomit Comet' out of Johnson Space Center, experiencing 15 minutes of zero-gravity during parabolic flight.

34,000ft
Altitude
~25s
Per Arc
MISSION DOCUMENTATION
JSC · HOUSTON TX
APRIL 2004
Aboard the KC-135
Aboard the KC-135
Training in an altitude chamber for the mission
Training in an altitude chamber for the mission
Team crewmate
Team crewmate
Floating in zero gravity
Floating in zero gravity
FLIGHT VIDEO · KC-135A
DV CAM
Backflip in zero-G
Swimming through the cabin
Floating objects
Inside the KC-135
Post-flight
CLASSIFIED
Move your mouse and the astronaut will follow
INTERESTS & PASSIONS

WHAT I DO
FOR FUN

AI & LLMs

My interests span applied AI strategy, productization, LLMOps, and agentic workflows. I enjoy keeping up-to-date on the latest AI technologies to increase efficiencies and create delightful products. I truly believe AI is a transformational technology that will change how we live and work.

LLMs & Prompt Engineering
Designing prompts, chains, and agent flows
LLMOps & Productization
Reliable AI pipelines, evaluation, monitoring
AI Strategy
Where AI creates real value vs. where it's hype
Prompt EngineeringLLMOpsRAGAgent DesignAI Product Strategy
NEURAL NETWORK — LIVE INFERENCE
AI    ◆    PRODUCT DESIGN    ◆    EDGE INFERENCE    ◆    COMPUTER VISION    ◆    IOT    ◆    MUSIC    ◆    TECHNOLOGY    ◆    SKIING    ◆    RUNNING    ◆    FAMILY    ◆    AI    ◆    PRODUCT DESIGN    ◆    EDGE INFERENCE    ◆    COMPUTER VISION    ◆    IOT    ◆    MUSIC    ◆    TECHNOLOGY    ◆    SKIING    ◆    RUNNING    ◆    FAMILY    ◆    AI    ◆    PRODUCT DESIGN    ◆    EDGE INFERENCE    ◆    COMPUTER VISION    ◆    IOT    ◆    MUSIC    ◆    TECHNOLOGY    ◆    SKIING    ◆    RUNNING    ◆    FAMILY    ◆    AI    ◆    PRODUCT DESIGN    ◆    EDGE INFERENCE    ◆    COMPUTER VISION    ◆    IOT    ◆    MUSIC    ◆    TECHNOLOGY    ◆    SKIING    ◆    RUNNING    ◆    FAMILY    ◆   
PERSONAL AI AGENT

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JOSH

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API SANDBOX

JOSH API

OAS 3.0 • v1.0.0

Base URL: https://joshuasaunders.com

Auth: None required • Rate limit: Imaginary • Status: ● operational

GET/api/v1/bio200▾
REQUEST
GET https://joshuasaunders.com/api/v1/bio
Accept: application/json
RESPONSE
● 200 OK • application/json
{
  "name": "Josh Saunders",
  "title": "GM at VIP | Tech Entrepreneur",
  "location": "Chicago, IL",
  "status": "Open to AI opportunities",
  "linkedin": "linkedin.com/in/jasaunders"
}
GET/api/v1/experience▾
GET/api/v1/skills▾
GET/api/v1/companies▾
GET/api/v1/fun-facts▾
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