Summary
Nate Ober is a seasoned technology leader with 25+ years in software product development, specializing in education technology and AI/ML-driven learning. As a Sr. AI/ML Advisor, EdTech at AWS, he helps EdTech companies harness AI to improve outcomes, blending deep industry insight with cloud and data capabilities. He has led technology, product, and architecture at multiple EdTech firms, including Questar Assessment, StraighterLine, and Orijin, guiding them from legacy platforms to scalable SaaS with measurable growth—culminating in a notable $120M+ acquisition. Earlier in his career, he built formative assessment platforms at the Utah State Board of Education, shaping statewide tools used across the education system. Nate also serves on advisory boards and fractional CTO roles, leveraging governance and hands-on engineering to drive innovation. Based in Rosemount, Minnesota, he combines strategic vision with practical execution, delivering systems that improve learning experiences at scale.
13 years of coding experience