Joel Dean
Forward-Thinking Technology Leader & AI Expert
Current Endeavors
Joyful AI Journal
A next-generation mental wellness platform available on the Play Store and App Store. Built on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, it uses advanced natural language processing to provide personalized insights.
App Genius
Leading tech solutions company providing innovative software development and AI-driven services. Leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver high-impact digital solutions for businesses globally.
Pothole Positioning System (PPS)
A community-driven mobile application designed to give Jamaicans a voice in reporting and tracking critical road and infrastructure issues. Originally conceived 13 years ago and revitalized in 2024 to address Jamaica's infrastructure challenges.
Overview
A technology leader and AI expert with 16 years of hands-on experience in software development and artificial intelligence, recognized by the Jamaican Government with the Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Science & Technology.
Key contributions include helping to power over 150 million WordPress websites (close to 45% of today's internet sites) and supporting 100+ million downloads on Tumblr's Android platform.
Participated in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos, Switzerland 2024), engaging with global tech visionaries & US billionaires such as Bill Gates, Sam Altman, Marc Benioff, Satya Nadella, and Robert Smith on the evolving landscape of AI.
For over a decade, he also worked remotely from Kingston, Jamaica, consulting for large U.S. companies valued in the USD millions and billions of dollars, before transitioning to focus exclusively on building and leading his own enterprise.
AI & Software Engineering Highlights
AI-Driven Systems
- Early exploration of advanced NLP and predictive modeling, including use of GPT-2.0/3.5
- Deep expertise in integrating advanced speech-to-text and text-to-speech AI technologies
- Experience processing and scraping thousands of web pages and documents for AI systems
- Pioneered advanced voice-enabled programming workflows with AI coding agents
- Developed Island-Wide WhatsApp AI Chatbot designed to enhance public- and private-sector interactions in Jamaica, powered by advanced AI and a scalable backend
Mobile Engineering at Global Scale
- Contributed to WordPress, powering 150+ million active websites
- Engineered for Tumblr's Android app, reaching 100+ million downloads
- Oversaw major data collection platforms deployed across 50+ countries
- Maintains widely adopted GitHub libraries with thousands of stars
Global Engagement & Thought Leadership
- World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos 2024) Participant
- Tech collaborations at Droidcon events in London, New York City and beyond
- Sponsor Co-Chair, Latin America High-Performance Computing Conference (CARLA)
- Chair, AI Advisory Committee – University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica
- Organizer, Google Developer Group Kingston
- Alumnus & Former Curator, Global Shapers Community, World Economic Forum
Education & Recognitions
- BSc. in Computer Science (Communication Emphasis), Cum Laude (3.61 GPA) – Northern Caribbean University
- Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in Science & Technology (2020)
- Digital Jam 2.0 (2012) - Multiple first place awards