Meet the Team | North Light AI

WHO WE ARE

Meet the Founders

Andrew Mitchell

Co-Founder l AI Strategist & Educator

Leads strategy and partnerships, with years of experience in applied AI and academic innovation.

Peter Zaimes

Chief Operating Officer l Lecturer of Decision Sciences

A seasoned builder and business leader focused on AI commercialization and product development.

Dr. Khole Gwebu

Chief Information Officer l Professor and Academic Researcher

Specialist in technology, ethics, and the bridge between research and real-world application.

Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi

Lead Data & AI Analyst

Blends AI, system modeling, and sustainability to develop real-world energy and environmental solutions.

2025 Summer Interns

Matthew McDowall

Applied AI & Automation

Matthew is a rising senior with a passion for building intelligent systems. At North Light AI, he is focused on developing and deploying agentic AI frameworks, bringing a hands-on approach to exploring how autonomous agents can drive meaningful outcomes for users and organizations.

Amanda Stewart

Digital Strategy & Marketing

Amanda is a recent university graduate who brings a strong eye for design and communication. This summer, she is leading North Light AI’s brand strategy efforts, including a full website redesign and the development of a refreshed social media presence that reflects the company’s evolving mission and voice.

Julia Fichera

Marketing & Growth

Julia is helping architect North Light AI’s professional development portfolio, creating AI-focused courses for partners, educators, and SMBs. Her work bridges technical innovation with real-world application to drive AI adoption through education.

Gersi Doko

AI & Machine Learning

Gersi is a PhD candidate at the University of New Hampshire whose work at North Light AI focuses on research and implementation of Large Language Models and agentic AI frameworks. With a deep technical background and a strategic mindset, Gersi is exploring the frontiers of applied AI in real-world systems.