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Jay is the founder and president of Big Blue Innovations, a technology startup advisory firm, M&A advisory firm, and technology consultant to construction companies. Jay has been in the engineering and construction industry throughout his 23-year career. He has industry experience executing project management with a national general contractor, construction project executive of a southeast general contractor, corporate director of planning, design and construction for a healthcare system, founder of multiple technology startup companies, and founder of FMI’s technology and innovation practice.

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Jay’s experience is unique, and the numbers reflect that. He has led nearly $1 billion of construction as a construction project manager and executive, participated in the acquisition of four tech startups, participated in venture capital fundraising, advised contractor tech spinouts, and has been published over 20 times.

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Jay earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from SUNY ESF at Syracuse University and a Master of Business Administration from Emory University. Jay is a decorated Air Force officer that has served on active duty and completed seven deployments around the globe leading combat operations and providing humanitarian assistance. He continues to serve in the Air Force reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel.