Joseph Somma is a driven entrepreneur and engineer, US-born, who studied in Italy and has worked in Germany and Switzerland. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he is Founder, President of the BoD, and co-inventor of Swiss Shufflers AG's card shuffler, pioneering advanced technology that enhances casino efficiency, security, and fairness across land-based and live online table games. With extensive experience as an aircraft avionics engineer having worked in aircraft, semiconductor design / manufacturing , and autonomous drones industry, Joseph has led engineering teams and contributed to complex projects like the first Swiss jet aircraft (PC-24). These skills fuel his innovative gaming hardware solutions. A passionate innovator, he thrives on turning engineering challenges into market-leading products through R&D and strategic partnerships, drawing from a diverse career in cutting edge industries.