Gerard Zytnicki
FounderCo-Founder & Corporate Advisor at NLM Photonics
Seattle, Washington, United States
FoundedNLM Photonics
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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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- 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.
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