Joshua Silver
About Joshua Silver
Joshua Silver serves as the VP of Engineering and Head of AI at Cut+Dry, where he leads a team in developing a SAAS-based E-Commerce platform. With a background that includes founding Singlearity and significant roles at VMware, Amazon, and other tech companies, he specializes in advanced AI technologies.
Work at Cut+Dry
Joshua Silver serves as the VP of Engineering and Head of AI at Cut+Dry, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads a hybrid team of North American software developers focused on developing a Software as a Service (SAAS) based E-Commerce platform. His work involves utilizing advanced AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs), Bert-based embedding models, and Tensorflow, to enhance the platform's capabilities. Additionally, he incorporates Weaviate Vector DBs and fine-tuning techniques in various AI development projects.
Previous Experience
Before joining Cut+Dry, Joshua Silver had extensive experience in various engineering roles. He was the Founder and Software Engineer at Singlearity from 2018 to 2022. Prior to that, he worked at VMware as Director of R&D for 12 years, from 2004 to 2016. He also held the position of Head of AlexaService at Amazon for one year in 2017-2018. His experience further includes serving as Staff Architect and Head of Backend Engineering at Wagr from 2022 to 2023, and as Engineering Manager at Akamai from 2000 to 2004. He began his career as a Senior Software Engineer at Xilinx from 1993 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Silver holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, completing his studies from 1991 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and artificial intelligence, particularly in the development of advanced AI tools and applications.
Innovative Contributions
Joshua Silver developed 'Yes, Chef', recognized as the world's first AI tool specifically designed for the foodservice industry. This innovative contribution showcases his ability to leverage artificial intelligence in practical applications. His current role at Cut+Dry continues this trend, as he leads projects that integrate cutting-edge AI technologies to enhance business operations and customer experiences.