Nick Karnik | Engineering Leader & Software Engineer
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Engineering Leader - AI & Product Strategy

Build faster. Lead stronger. Scale smarter.

  • Led AI and platform engineering teams at Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce
  • Built products adopted by millions of developers (Gemini Code Assist)
  • Known for clarity, technical strategy, and high-performance team leadership
  • Passionate about building products that matter, not just software

Core Competencies

Areas where I bring the most impact and experience.

Engineering Leadership & Team Growth

Leading high-performing teams, scaling orgs, mentoring engineers, and driving delivery through clarity and execution.

AI & Platform Strategy

Leading AI initiatives including Gemini Code Assist, bridging engineering, product, and research to deliver at scale.

Product Execution & Delivery

Driving product vision, prioritization, and cross-functional execution to ship products used by millions.

10+
Years Leadership
25+
Years Building Software
Built & Led Multiple Teams