JVJames Vandermost

Conversational AI Lead · Onix

Leading AI from
conversation
to production.

I’m James. I lead engineers, partner with customers, and build conversational AI that works in the real world.

Selected enterprise delivery

VerizonT-MobileThe Home DepotAlbertsonsGusto

01 / Delivery that matters

Real customers.
Production results.

From recovering a delayed launch to improving self-service, I take ownership of getting the solution across the line.

01

Verizon

Enterprise self-service,
with measurable results.

>80%

Containment rate

97%

Datastore response accuracy

Achieved in production within the same virtual agent solution.

02

T-Mobile

A delayed project.
A production launch.

I was brought in to recover a virtual agent project that was taking too long. I corrected the existing implementation and led delivery into production by the required deadline.

Production deadline met

More ways I’ve helped teams deliver

Home Depot

Built data loss prevention templates and enhanced English and Spanish translation using custom Python.

Albertsons

Advised on conversational AI improvements targeting containment and intent recognition.

Gusto

Delivered a fully generative conversational experience using Dialogflow CX playbooks.

02 / How I work

Close to the team.
Close to the customer.
Close to the code.

My strength is connecting the customer’s goals to the technical work—and helping the team deliver.

As Conversational AI Lead at Onix, I manage 10 direct reports and own hiring, performance reviews, and coaching. I also build agents and review engineering implementations for production readiness.

I develop Python middleware on Cloud Run to integrate virtual agents with customer APIs and implement the custom logic each experience needs.

Conversational AI
Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience
Customer Experience Agent Studio
Dialogflow CX & playbooks
Engineering
Python · Cloud Run · API integration
Google Cloud · BigQuery · Terraform
Leadership
People management · Customer partnership
Delivery ownership · Technical oversight

03 / The path here

An engineering foundation.
A leadership focus.

Aug 2024 — Present

Conversational AI Lead

Onix

Dec 2023 — Jul 2024

Conversational AI Engineer

Onix

Jul 2021 — Nov 2023

Cloud engineering

Onix · Principal Cloud Engineer & Senior Cloud Managed Services Engineer

2017 — 2021

Support engineering

iHerb & Biometrics4ALL

View the full resume

04 / Start a conversation

Good work starts
with a conversation.

Connect with me about conversational AI, delivery leadership, or the challenges of bringing enterprise agents into production.

[email protected]