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Thomas Kanz

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Academic Contractor at Eli Lilly and Company
📍 Warwick, New York, United States

Thomas Kanz is an artificial intelligence student at Carnegie Mellon University and an AI Software Engineer at Eli Lilly. He is the founder of Velroi, an EdTech startup, and has won multiple awards at major hackathons for his innovative AI applications in fraud detection and process automation.

He is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and create a positive global impact. Thomas has also taken on leadership roles within his university community, serving as the Director of ScottyLabs, an organization dedicated to fostering a tech-driven culture on campus.

Unique fact: He competed solo against teams of four at a hackathon with over 850 participants and secured second place overall.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Academic Contractor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Warwick, New York, United States
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Applied AI Agents
He has built and demoed multiple projects featuring AI agents, including "AI Employees" that can use human software and an iMessage-based marketplace run by AI.
Tech Entrepreneurship
As the founder and CEO of Velroi, he is actively building and pitching his startup, which develops AI-powered platforms for universities, demonstrating his interest in company building.
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Career

Work history

9-2026
Academic Contractor
Eli Lilly and Company
5-2026 - 8-2026
AI Software Engineering | Technology Intern
Eli Lilly and Company
3-2026
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Velroi
3-2026
Director of ScottyLabs
ScottyLabs
1-2026
AI Engineer
Ggiata
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Education
2023 - 2027
Bachelor of Science - BS
Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science
2023 - 2027
Bachelor of Science - BS
Carnegie Mellon University
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