Joe Raetano

Artificial Intelligence Architect and Engineering Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

- Background: Accomplished Computer Scientist with deep expertise in Machine Learning and AI, with a proven track record across IT, transportation, energy, defense, and government sectors.
- Current Role: AI Lead at the VA, focused on operationalizing hundreds of AI use cases and translating theory into impactful applications. Dedicated to "Advancing AI in service of those who have served."
- Current Projects: Leading efforts to scale AI use cases on the Summit Data Platform, where the VA’s first Generative AI pipeline has been successfully deployed into production to support veterans.
- Previous Experience: Former AI Researcher at the GSA’s AI Center of Excellence, playing a pivotal role in scaling AI initiatives across federal agencies.
- Academic Pursuits: Pursuing a PhD at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, researching at the intersection of Psychology, Computer Science, and AI. Conducted in-depth studies of over 36 personality trait models, with a focus on integrating them into Large Language Models (LLMs) using Mixture of Experts (MoEs).
- Objective: To leverage my expertise in transforming AI concepts and use cases into operational solutions that drive innovation and create measurable impact.

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