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Ryan Lewis

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Head of Artificial Intelligence at BNSF Railway
📍 Titusville, New Jersey, United States

Ryan Lewis is the Head of Artificial Intelligence at BNSF Railway, where he leads AI and machine learning strategy. An experienced engineering leader, he previously held senior roles at Walmart Global Tech, including directing the Intelligent Retail Lab. He specializes in scaling global teams, building tech culture, and driving growth. He holds a Bachelors degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

His career took a notable turn from innovating in retail technology at Walmart to tackling the complex, high-stakes operations of the railroad industry, a transition he has found eye-opening.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Artificial Intelligence
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Titusville, New Jersey, United States
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AI in Logistics
He leads the artificial intelligence division at BNSF Railway, applying advanced tech to the complex, high-stakes domain of railroad operations.
Computer Vision
This was a key skill and focus during his time at Walmart Global Tech, particularly in his role leading the in-store AI-focused Intelligent Retail Lab.
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Work history

12-2025
Head of Artificial Intelligence
BNSF Railway
5-2021 - 12-2025
Senior Director
Walmart Global Tech
10-2017 - 5-2021
Director - Core Services
Intelligent Retail Lab by Walmart
1-2017 - 10-2017
Lead, OMS
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
7-2015 - 10-2017
Developer
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.
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Education
Bachelor
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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