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Gerard Zytnicki

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Co-Founder & Corporate Advisor at NLM Photonics

Seattle, Washington, United States

FoundedNLM Photonics

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About

Gerard Zytnicki is co-founder of NLM Photonics, a University of Washington semiconductor spinout developing optical chips aimed at improving the speed and energy efficiency of AI data centers, where he serves as Strategic Advisor for Investor Relations and Corporate Development. He spent 25 years at Microsoft, advancing from Program Manager to General Manager and Senior Director, with responsibilities that included scaling global engineering teams, launching products across international markets, building development organizations in China, Europe, and Asia, and overseeing product and device infrastructure security. A dual US-French citizen, he has also consulted on enterprise technology strategy for Cambia Health Solutions and serves on the board of the French American School of Puget Sound, where his roles have included Vice Chair and Chair of the Head Search Committee.

Co-Founder & Corporate Advisor at NLM Photonics

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NLM Photonics's investors · 7

Department of EnergyWashington · since 2021Emerald Technology Ventures AgZurich · $540K – $5.4M checks · since 2025National Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2021Oregon Venture FundPortland · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025Pack VenturesSeattle · since 2025StoryHouseSisters · since 2025U.S. Air Forcesince 2023

Co-founders at NLM Photonics

PNPaul Nye
Paul NyeCo-founder
DEDelwin Elder
Delwin ElderCo-founder
LELewis E. Johnson
Lewis E. JohnsonCo-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
BHBruce H. Robinson
Bruce H. RobinsonCo-Founder & Technical Advisor

Experience

  1. NLM PhotonicsStrategic Advisor, Investor Relations & Corporate Development | Co-Foundercurrent2025 — present
  2. NLM PhotonicsCo-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development2025Seattle, WA
  3. NLM PhotonicsBoard Chair and Chief Operating Officer2024 — 2025Seattle, Washington, United States
  4. NLM PhotonicsCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer2018 — 2024Greater Seattle Area
  5. Cambia Health SolutionsConsultant/Advisor2016 — 2018Portland, Oregon Area
  6. SeaChange FundMember and Investor2015 — 2018Seattle, Washington
  7. Alvarez & MarsalSenior Advisor2017 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
  8. MicrosoftSenior Director2013 — 2014
  9. MicrosoftDirector of Engineering2007 — 2013Redmond WA
  10. MicrosoftGeneral Manager2002 — 2007Redmond WA
  11. MicrosoftBusiness Manager and Chief of Staff2000 — 2002Redmond WA
  12. MicrosoftGroup Manager, Windows 981995 — 2000Redmond WA
  13. MicrosoftGroup Manager, International, Windows 951992 — 1995Redmond, WA
  14. MicrosoftProgram Manager1990 — 1992Redmond, WA
  15. MicrosoftProgram Manager1987 — 1990Redmond WA

Skills & more

Leadership10Team Management1Management16Enterprise Software15Microsoft Technologies2Windows Azure3Healthcare ConsultingEngineering Management5Design Management1Software Engineering5Product Management32Software Project Management25
+12 moreSoftware DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementProgram ManagementProduct PlanningProcess SimulationMobile ApplicationsSoftware DesignUser ExperienceGlobalizationLocalizationStrategic Leadership

Languages English · French

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Who is Gerard Zytnicki?
Gerard Zytnicki is co-founder of NLM Photonics, a University of Washington semiconductor spinout developing optical chips aimed at improving the speed and energy efficiency of AI data centers, where he serves as Strategic Advisor for Investor Relations and Corporate Development. He spent 25 years at Microsoft, advancing from Program Manager to General Manager and Senior Director, with responsibilities that included scaling global engineering teams, launching products across international markets, building development organizations in China, Europe, and Asia, and overseeing product and device infrastructure security. A dual US-French citizen, he has also consulted on enterprise technology strategy for Cambia Health Solutions and serves on the board of the French American School of Puget Sound, where his roles have included Vice Chair and Chair of the Head Search Committee.
Where does Gerard Zytnicki work?
Gerard Zytnicki is Co-Founder & Corporate Advisor of NLM Photonics.
What companies did Gerard Zytnicki found?
Gerard Zytnicki founded NLM Photonics.
Where did Gerard Zytnicki go to school?
Gerard Zytnicki studied at SKEMA Business School (Masters of Business Administration (French Equivalent), International Business); Lycée Condorcet Paris (High School Baccalaureat).

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