Summary
Josh Whaley is a Sr. Staff AI/Machine Learning Engineer with 13 years of experience building full-stack and AI-driven systems at Lockheed Martin, where he now leads the Make vs Buy development team to evaluate, architect, and deliver scalable production solutions. He blends hands-on implementation with technical strategy, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to translate complex requirements into maintainable systems that balance in-house development and third-party capabilities. A Central Michigan University computer science graduate with minors in mathematics and IT, Josh has risen through roles from intern to senior technical leadership, demonstrating a strong practical background in responsive web and mobile development alongside enterprise-grade AI/ML work. Based in Bellaire, Michigan, he brings a lifelong passion for electronics and computing to pragmatic engineering decisions that prioritize value, speed, and long-term maintainability.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Perry High School, Perry, MI
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science at Central Michigan University
English, Spanish, American Sign Language