Overview
Andrew Parker serves as Chief Technology Officer at Newsela as of November 2025.[1][3] Parker is an engineering executive with experience in scaling growth-stage SaaS companies, building AI-first engineering teams, and bringing Generative AI products to market.[2] Parker previously held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Nearpod from September 2020 to November 2025.[5] Earlier roles include Vice President of Engineering at Pendo.io,[6] Director of Platform and API Engineering at VitalSource,[7] Vice President of Architecture at Cision,[8] Director of Software Development at iContact,[9] and Engineering Manager and Site Leader at Diebold Nixdorf Software.[10] Parker holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from SUNY Geneseo.[11] Parker also works as an advisor, consultant, and conference speaker on AI topics.[2][4]
Profile introduction
Engineering executive with deep experience in scaling growth-stage SaaS companies, building AI-first engineering teams, and bringing Generative AI products to market. Built world-class engineering teams and products leading to 2 successful exits ($819MM). Conference Speaker and Advisor on AI.
Career history
- Chief Technology OfficerNov 2025 to presentNewsela
- Advisor, Consultant, SpeakerNov 2023 to presentSelf-Employed
- Chief Technology OfficerSep 2020 to Nov 2025Nearpod
- VP, EngineeringMay 2019 to Sep 2020Pendo.io
- Director of Platform and API EngineeringSep 2015 to May 2019VitalSource
- Vice President, ArchitectureFeb 2012 to Sep 2015Cision
- Director of Software DevelopmentMar 2010 to Feb 2012iContact
- Engineering Manager and Site LeaderJan 2009 to Mar 2010Diebold Nixdorf Software
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at SUNY GeneseoEducation
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