Josh Edwards is a data and digital transformation leader with deep expertise in leveraging advanced technologies and analytics to drive superior business outcomes across a variety of industries. As the Global Director of Data Science & Operations at Black & Veatch, a leading engineering and construction firm, he spearheads the development and implementation of data strategies, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies like Generative AI to enhance decision-making, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.Josh leads a team of data scientists and engineers who specialize in building AI-enabled solutions that address complex business challenges. He has a proven track record of developing innovative, data-driven solutions, including a predictive analytics model that helped a large insurance carrier reduce catastrophic losses by over $100M annually. He also holds a patent for a workplace management system that optimizes task efficiency.Josh is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and SAFe® practitioner with a diverse skill set in AI strategy, Generative AI implementation, data platform modernization, analytics, data product management, and data governance. He combines this expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach that is tied to measurable value. He is passionate about building high-performing teams and empowering talent. Outside of his professional role, he is an experienced soccer coach and a former US Army combat engineer with multiple global deployments.