Jason Cox is Executive Director of AI R&D and Engineering at The Walt Disney Company, where he leads the development of enterprise AI platforms, applied research, and advanced engineering systems that transform emerging AI capabilities into real, scalable business impact. His work focuses on accelerating innovation, enabling intelligent experiences, and empowering developers and teams to move faster with less friction.
With a career spanning civil engineering, startups, and large-scale enterprise technology, Jason brings a unique, systems-level perspective to solving complex problems. At Disney, he has led initiatives across SRE, DevOps, and AI, and now focuses on building and scaling a collaborative AI organization designed to unlock exponential value across the enterprise. He is passionate about reimagining how teams work together—blending technology, culture, and creativity to deliver meaningful impact.
Jason is a frequent speaker who enjoys making complex ideas accessible, practical, and inspiring. He shares insights on AI engineering, DevOps, developer experience, and the human side of technology. He is passionate about using technology to help organizations deliver more value—better, faster, safer, and happier. He is a co-author of Investments Unlimited: A Novel About DevOps, Security, Audit Compliance, and Thriving in the Digital Age, an open-source contributor, and a firm believer that the future of technology is ultimately about amplifying people.
