The North Light Team
Andrew Mitchell - Founder & President
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi - Lead Data & AI Analyst
Peter Zaimes - Chair of Advisory Board
Andrew Mitchell is the Co-Founder of North Light AI, where he leads a hands-on Innovation Lab advancing practical AI adoption across industry and academia. Formerly Associate Director at UNH’s Center for Business Analytics, he specializes in using AI to drive real-world impact for small and mid-sized organizations.
Peter Zaimes - Chair of Advisory Board
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi - Lead Data & AI Analyst
Peter Zaimes - Chair of Advisory Board
Peter Zaimes is a Lecturer at the University of New Hampshire. With leadership experience as a Managing Director at Technology Business Research and CFO at Oceanside Physical Therapy, he brings deep expertise in data analytics, business strategy, and sports analytics—bridging academic insight with real-world impact.
Dr. Khole Gwebu - Chief Innovation Officer
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi - Lead Data & AI Analyst
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi - Lead Data & AI Analyst
Dr. Khole Gwebu is a professor of Data Science and and AI expert focused on ethical, results-driven innovation. At North Light AI, he leads the design of practical AI solutions and training programs.
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi - Lead Data & AI Analyst
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi - Lead Data & AI Analyst
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi - Lead Data & AI Analyst
Dr. Roozbeh Ghasemi is a researcher and Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering . He also holds an MBA with a specialization in Information Systems. His work combines AI, system modeling, and sustainability, focusing on applied solutions in energy systems and environmental engineering.
2025 sUMMER INTERNS
MATTHEW MCDOWALL - aPPLIED AI & AUTOMATION
MATTHEW MCDOWALL - aPPLIED AI & AUTOMATION
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
MATTHEW MCDOWALL - aPPLIED AI & AUTOMATION
MATTHEW MCDOWALL - aPPLIED AI & AUTOMATION
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 FICHERA - MARKETING & GROWTH
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
JULIA FICHERA - MARKETING & GROWTH
JULIA FICHERA - MARKETING & GROWTH
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.
2024 Student intern Team
Poojaa Prakash Babu
Poojaa Prakash Babu
Poojaa Prakash Babu
Trinity University - Engineering
Praneet Nadar
Poojaa Prakash Babu
Poojaa Prakash Babu
University of North Texas - Computer Sciences
Hassan Beila
Poojaa Prakash Babu
Sauel Almonte
Illinois Institute of Technology - PhD Management Science
Sauel Almonte
Sauel Almonte
Sauel Almonte
Bunker Hill Community College - Computer Science
Bupesh Kumar
Sauel Almonte
Bupesh Kumar
Northeastern University - Master's of Data Science
Student Founder-in-Residence
Arthur Murphy - University of New Hampshire
Arthur Murphy is a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire who has founded his own company, Quick Query AI, a chatbot company designed for local governments and municipalities to better engage and support their citizens. In the 2024/2025 Academic Year, he'll work with North Light AI to build his business and begin pitching to investors.