From Data Processing to AI: A Lifetime at the Edge of Change

Over a sixty-year career in information technology, Joseph S. Wasz witnessed one of the most profound transformations in modern history — the evolution from early data processing to the rise of artificial intelligence.Beginning in an era of punch cards, magnetic tape, and room-sized mainframes, Wasz built his career in the demanding world of operations, systems development, and executive leadership. Through decades of change, he navigated technological revolutions, organizational challenges, and moments where judgment, responsibility, and calm decision-making mattered most.This memoir is more than a professional history. It is a reflection on leadership, discipline, and the human side of technology — shaped by early life experiences, military service, and the quiet lessons learned during long nights in data centers where failure was not an option.As artificial intelligence reshapes the future, this book offers a rare perspective from someone who lived the entire journey — from the beginning. Read more