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Josh Birdwell

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VP, Guest Systems and Application Development at Pilot Company
📍 Knoxville Metropolitan Area, United States

Josh Birdwell serves as the VP of Guest Systems and Application Development at Pilot Company, where he is responsible for the technology serving 1. 6 million daily guests. He oversees retail tech, payments, loyalty, and digital platforms, and holds both a BS and an MBA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Outside of his professional role, Josh values family and community. He actively participates in company events like Pilots Family Day, sharing his experience of spending an afternoon at the Knoxville Zoo with his family and colleagues.

He has authored a publication on how a comprehensive API strategy can significantly improve customer experiences and boost a companys bottom line.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
VP, Guest Systems and Application Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Knoxville Metropolitan Area, United States
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Guest Experience
His role is centered on leveraging technology to create a seamless and convenient experience for Pilot's 1. 6 million daily guests.
Retail Technology
Leads all retail technology, including POS and payments, and has recently spoken about lessons learned from implementing self-checkout systems.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
VP, Guest Systems and Application Development
Pilot Company
2018 - 7-2020
Senior Director, Guest Systems and Application Development
Pilot Flying J
2015 - 2018
Director, Retail Technology and Digital Application
Pilot Flying J
2003 - 2015
Senior Manager, Retail Technology
Pilot Flying J
2002 - 2003
Supervisor, WAN Services
Pilot Flying J
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Education
2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1996 - 2000
BS
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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