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John P Quense

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Director of Data Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Lab at Walmart
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

John is a results-driven executive leading Data Science and Engineering at Walmarts Sams AI Labs, specializing in building enterprise-grade AI organizations. With a background from Rutgers University, he translates complex business challenges into AI-native strategies. Colleagues describe him as creative, collaborative, and determined, with a strong focus on talent development and stakeholder management.

Originally from New Jersey, John has a background in international service, having volunteered in both Costa Rica and Mexico. He is an avid reader and enjoys outdoor activities, specifically rock climbing and beach volleyball. His volunteer work was inspired by a desire to support others through structured international mission programs.

Unique fact: John has a twin brother who is 30 seconds older than him.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director of Data Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Lab
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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AI-Native Transformation
A core competency is transforming business operations by integrating AI to drive P&L impact and operational excellence.
Generative AI
He has specific technical expertise in leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to build transformative AI platforms and solutions.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Director of Data Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Lab
Walmart
1-2022 - 2-2025
Chief Technology Officer
Caraway
10-2021 - 2-2022
Software Development Manager
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
1-2021 - 10-2021
Director of Software Engineering
HealthReveal
10-2019 - 1-2021
Software Development Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Education
2006 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Rutgers University
2020 - 2022
Master of Science - MS
Thomas Edison State University
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