Josh Janzen

Josh Janzen

Data Science Technical Leader

Transforming Business Through GenAI & Data Science Innovation

About Me

As a Data Science Director and member of the GenAI Center of Excellence, I specialize in transforming business vision into measurable outcomes through AI and analytics initiatives. My focus is on identifying and implementing high-impact AI solutions that drive significant business value and accelerate digital transformation.

Impact & Experience

AI & Data Science Leadership

Data Science Leader - Hormel Foods

  • GenAI initiatives and new data product development
  • Train other Data Scientists
  • Demonstrate what is possible with GenAI

Director of Data Science - C.H. Robinson

  • GenAI initiatives including LLM implementation for document processing
  • Developed and monetized data science applications connecting customer shipment data to transportation optimization
  • External-facing Data Science application evaluating supply chain efficiency

Technical Innovation

Principal & Senior Data Scientist Roles

  • Architected modern data solutions using Docker, FastAPI, and cloud technologies
  • Led implementation of recommendation systems and supply chain optimization tools
  • Pioneered data product development across multiple Fortune 500 companies

Technical Expertise

AI & Machine Learning

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Natural Language Processing

Technologies

  • Python, Docker, FastAPI
  • Azure & Google Cloud Platform
  • LangChain, Transformers

Leadership

  • AI Strategy & Implementation
  • Team Development & Mentoring
  • Product Monetization
  • Digital Transformation

Conference Presentations

AutoML: Automating Data Science

MinneAnalytics Data Tech 2019

Explored how AutoML tools can enhance data scientist productivity while discussing the balance between automation and expertise. Demonstrated practical applications of AutoML in real-world scenarios.

Key Points:
  • • AutoML for data preparation and model tuning
  • • Impact on data science team efficiency
  • • Live tool demonstration

ETL Clickstream to Data Product APIs

MinneAnalytics MinneFrama 2018

Demonstrated a four-step process to transform clickstream data into production-ready ML models and APIs, requiring no backend engineering support.

Technologies:
  • • Apache Spark
  • • Cloud Computing
  • • REST APIs

Algorithmic Product Recommendations

MinneAnalytics FARCON 2015

Deep dive into the mathematics behind product recommendation systems, including live demonstrations of algorithms in action.

Focus Areas:
  • • Recommendation algorithms
  • • Customer experience enhancement
  • • Live system demonstration

Competitive Spirit

Professional Natural Athlete

NGA Pro Male Physique Competitor since 2015


Key Achievements:
  • 2025 NGA Green Bay Hardbodies - 1st Place Physique Pro Division
  • 2015 NGA Titan Classic - 1st Place Open Physique (Pro Card)

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