Joseph is the founder and president of Dos Santos International, LLC (DSI) and has Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering (Civil) degrees from Cornell University. He has published several major study reports on high angle conveyors and has written numerous technical articles on modern continuous haulage systems and equipment. He is the inventor on five USA and foreign patents covering Sandwich Belt high angle conveyors. Joseph is a registered professional engineer and a member of the society of Mining Engineers.