Nick Gerner

Vice President of Engineering

Email: hello@njgerner.com
Location: Washington, DC
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/njgerner
GitHub: github.com/njgerner

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Vice President of Engineering with expertise in AI/ML, healthcare technology, and team leadership.

Professional Summary

Experienced Software & Machine Learning Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the venture technology industry. Skilled in application & api development, cloud technologies, machine learning and AI. Strong entrepreneurial & engineering professional with a Master's Degree focused in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University.

Work Experience

Vice President of Engineering

Aledade, Inc.
March 2025 - Present
  • Lead engineering for Point of Care Transformation, building the platform and workflow-native experiences that bring trusted AI into value-based primary care.
  • Own strategy and execution across multiple teams covering AI platform, EHR integration, and provider-facing applications that turn fragmented data into coordinated action inside real clinical workflows.
  • Build production-grade AI capabilities (model routing/gateways, retrieval, evaluation & observability, secure tool integrations) to make AI reliable, measurable, and safe.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Clinical, Data, and Security/Compliance to deliver outcomes that improve care quality and reduce administrative burden.
  • Drive engineering operating processes focused on hiring and org design, technical strategy, delivery predictability, reliability, and cost-aware scaling.

Senior Director of Engineering

Aledade, Inc.
January 2023 - March 2025
  • Oversaw engineering activities and strategies following the acquisition of Curia.ai by Aledade in January 2023.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of Curia.ai's technology and talent.
  • Guided the development of AI-driven healthcare solutions that support Aledade's mission to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
  • Led the Point of Care (POC) organization, focusing on AI-driven EHR integrations.
  • Spearheaded the launch of the EHR Overlay into production.

Advisor

InVisory
October 2022 - November 2025
  • Providing strategic guidance on technology development and growth initiatives.
  • Offering insights on industry trends, technical feasibility, and product-market fit.
  • Assisting with the development of effective go-to-market strategies and partnership opportunities.

VP of Engineering

Foundry.ai / Curia.ai
February 2022 - January 2023
  • Led engineering at Curia.ai, an AI Healthcare startup that built a full-service machine learning platform to help healthcare companies deliver better outcomes and reduce the cost of care.
  • Developed custom machine learning models for targeting patient populations, improving diagnosis accuracy, and optimizing treatment plans.
  • Managed a team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality software solutions.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to define product roadmap, set priorities, and allocate resources.

Principal Software Engineer

Foundry.ai
February 2020 - February 2022
  • Contributed to the development of AI software companies using data science, machine learning, and software engineering principles.
  • Designed and implemented scalable, high-performance software systems for various applications, including the energy, healthcare, and sales industries.
  • Mentored junior engineers and fostered a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Lead Software Engineer

Foundry.ai
September 2018 - February 2020
  • Led software engineering projects, including the design, development, testing, and deployment of applications and systems.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing technical guidance and support to foster professional growth.
  • Ensured adherence to best practices and maintained high quality standards across all projects.

Senior Software Engineer

Foundry.ai
April 2016 - September 2018
  • Developed scalable software solutions using Docker, Terraform, Spark ML, Hadoop, Node.js, Vue.js/React, Elasticsearch, Redis, MySQL, and Python on AWS.
  • Worked closely with data scientists to integrate machine learning algorithms into software applications.
  • Collaborated with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Managing Partner

Ghost Creative
October 2015 - April 2018
  • Co-founded a software development company specializing in modern technology solutions for small businesses in the healthcare industry.
  • Managed client relationships, project timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Oversaw the design and development of custom practice and patient management platforms, ensuring security, scalability, and usability.

Software Engineer

Bizy
April 2015 - March 2016
  • Led full stack and mobile engineering teams in the development of a team collaboration and productivity application.
  • Developed and maintained application features, including real-time messaging, task management, and file sharing.
  • Collaborated with UX designers to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces and optimized user experience.

Software Engineer

Hippo Health
January 2015 - April 2015
  • Developed web and mobile applications using Angular, Express, and Node.js.
  • Collaborated with the product team to define requirements and implement features.
  • Participated in code reviews and testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Senior Consulting Analyst

Accenture
April 2014 - December 2014
  • Developed full stack web applications using PHP and PL/SQL Oracle.
  • Assisted clients in defining project requirements and translating them into technical specifications.
  • Worked closely with team members to ensure timely delivery of software solutions and provided ongoing support.

Consulting Analyst

Accenture
May 2013 - April 2014
  • Assisted with software development projects and provided technology consulting services.
  • Conducted research on emerging technologies and provided recommendations to clients for technology adoption.
  • Supported project management activities, including planning, resource allocation, and progress tracking.

Avionics Engineering Intern

United Airlines
May 2012 - September 2012
  • Performed maintenance and overhaul of aircraft avionics systems and components.
  • Supervised and instructed electrical technicians in avionics systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Conducted quality control inspections to identify and address potential issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime.

Education

M.S. in Computer Science
Johns Hopkins University
2014 - 2016
Specialization in Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
2009 - 2013
Involved in Hopkins Undergraduate Engineering Society, Pi Kappa Alpha, Pre-Law Society, Varsity Track & Field

Skills

Technical

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Distributed Systems
  • Database Technologies

Programming

  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • API Design
  • Node.js
  • SQL

Leadership

  • Team Management
  • Product Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Mentorship

Contact Information

Email:hello@njgerner.com
Location:Washington, DC
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/njgerner
GitHub:github.com/njgerner