Jay Sales
About Jay Sales
Jay Sales serves as the Vice President of Development at BigBear.ai. With extensive experience in technology and innovation, he has held leadership roles at various companies, including VSP Global and Kamana, and has contributed significantly to advancements in healthcare technology.
Current Role at BigBear.ai
Jay Sales serves as the Vice President of Development at BigBear.ai, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing development initiatives and driving innovation within the organization. His expertise in technology and engineering informs his strategic decisions, contributing to the company's growth and development in the artificial intelligence sector.
Previous Experience at Kamana
Before joining BigBear.ai, Jay Sales worked at Kamana as the Vice President of Engineering from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he focused on engineering leadership and technology development, leveraging his extensive background in the tech industry to enhance the company's engineering capabilities.
Career at VSP Global
Jay Sales held multiple roles at VSP Global, including Director of Emerging Technology from 2019 to 2021 and Co-Founder of The Shop at VSP Global, where he served as Director of Innovation & R&D from 2012 to 2019. He managed multi-million dollar budgets and developed partnerships with leading technology companies at VSP’s Innovation Lab, where he implemented design thinking and lean methodologies.
Educational Background
Jay Sales studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he engaged with programs at MIT Sloan and MIT CSAIL focused on Artificial Intelligence. His education provided a strong foundation in technology and innovation, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Contributions to Technology and Innovation
Throughout his career, Jay Sales has been involved in significant technological advancements, particularly in the healthcare sector, impacting over 84 million people. He led the development of a wearable device designed to assist the visually impaired, integrating health-tracking technology into optical frames. His work encompasses areas such as optical recognition, wearable devices, distributed ledger technology, and artificial intelligence.