Summary
Joseph Collard is a seasoned AI-focused technologist and educator with over a decade of full-stack development experience and a track record as CTO of VoterLabs, where he led AI product development and cloud ML deployments on AWS and Azure. He combines deep expertise in deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and algorithmic engineering with hands-on implementation skills to turn research-grade models into customer-facing solutions that drive business impact. Joseph pairs technical leadership with classroom-honed communication and mentorship abilities, currently teaching computer science while continuing to consult and speak at local tech events. His background includes research roles at Sandia and UMass Amherst and practical systems work dating back to university web and research platforms, reflecting a rare blend of academic rigor and production engineering. Notably, he emphasizes empowering clients to manage their AI solutions independently, bridging the gap between complex models and usable products.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
H.S. Diploma, H.S. Diploma at Highland High School
B.S, Computer Science, 3.52, B.S, Computer Science, 3.52 at The University of New Mexico