Jay Zalowitz

CEO & Engineering Leader

Building innovative AI solutions, creating platforms that reach millions, and optimizing cloud infrastructure at scale.

About

I have over 17 years of experience solving interesting problems and making big changes happen for large amounts of people. I am passionate about leveraging AI and cloud computing to create innovative and impactful solutions for the world.

Currently, I'm the CEO of Leapstone AI, where we're using large language models and humans in the loop to reinvent sales outreach. I'm also leading Ramblist.com, a platform that allows anyone anywhere to write news, from local affairs to global conflicts, with the help of AI and human editors.

In the past, I co-founded HackerNoon, one of the largest independent technology publications, and led FinOps initiatives at Capital One that saved over $75 million per year in cloud costs.

I hold multiple patents on social media network analysis and advertising methods, and I'm always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.

17+
Years Experience
$100M+
Cloud Spend Saved
5
Companies Founded
2
Patents

Experience

2023 — Present

Chief Executive Officer · Leapstone AI

Leading the development of AI-powered sales outreach solutions using large language models and humans in the loop to reinvent how businesses connect with prospects.

AI/MLLLMsSales TechLeadership
2021 — Present

Chief Executive Officer · Ramblist.com

Created and lead a platform allowing anyone anywhere to write news. Built AI infrastructure to help normal writers achieve journalism-quality content and developed systems for AI-assisted article creation.

AIMedia TechContent PlatformTeam Leadership
2016 — 2021

Co-Founder · HackerNoon

Founded and created one of the largest independent technology publications. Responsible for content strategy, brand identity including the tagline, website design, and trade name.

FoundingMediaBrand StrategyWeb Development
2017 — 2019

Principal Engineer & FinOps Lead · Capital One

Initiated and led a company-wide architecture review across hundreds of teams on AWS, achieving C-suite buy-in and saving $75M+ per year. Built a team of FinOps practitioners through a cross-organization education program.

AWSFinOpsArchitectureCloud Optimization
2019 — 2021

Senior Staff Software Engineer · Sonder Inc.

Led developer productivity and security workstreams. Managed PCI compliance, tech vendors, and cloud optimization efforts. Served as cloud architect and led FinOps practice.

PlatformInfrastructureSecurityFinOps
2022 — 2023

Senior Advisor · Clear Street

Worked with the C-Suite on future initiatives and planning. Led website migration and redesign. Managed communications and press-related functions.

StrategyWeb DevelopmentCommunications
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Projects

HackerNoon

Millions of Monthly Readers

Co-founded and built one of the largest independent technology publications reaching millions of readers monthly. Created the brand identity, content strategy, and technical infrastructure.

Media PlatformContent StrategyBrand Building

Ramblist

201-500 Contributors

AI-powered news platform that enables anyone to write and publish news with AI assistance. Built systems that help writers achieve journalism-quality content.

AI/MLNews PlatformContent AI

Leapstone AI

LLM-Powered Outreach

AI-powered sales outreach platform using large language models and human oversight to revolutionize how businesses connect with prospects.

LLMsSales TechAI Automation

FinOps at Capital One

$75M+ Annual Savings

Led a company-wide cloud architecture review across hundreds of AWS teams. Achieved C-suite buy-in and implemented optimizations saving $75M+ annually.

AWSFinOpsEnterprise Architecture

Patents

Multiple Social Media Network Analysis for User Conflation

US 20130110583

Method for matching different social media user profiles to a single individual through data analysis across multiple platforms.

Social Media Network User Analysis and Related Advertising Methods

US 20130110641

Method for creation, allocation, and manipulation of advertising using data related to online social interactions.

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Contact

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, interesting projects, or just connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts. Whether you want to discuss AI, cloud optimization, or have a business idea you'd like to explore, feel free to reach out.

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