AI Made Simple. Impact Made Real.
Founded in 2012, NextPhase.ai is a Silicon Valley–based technology partner that helps organizations across Finance, Healthcare, and Legal unlock the power of AI without the burden of building large in-house IT teams.
We deliver modular, secure, and scalable AI and data solutions designed to simplify complexity, accelerate outcomes, and make enterprise-grade technology accessible to firms of any size. Our work is grounded in customer centricity: we listen first, tailor every solution to industry needs, and stay focused on delivering measurable value.
From AI assistants to predictive analytics, industry-specific modules, and reusable accelerators, we help teams move faster with less risk, always with compliance, data governance, and real-world impact at the core.
meet the team
Ajit Bharwani
Founder & CEO
Ajit is the Founder and CEO of NextPhase, where he leads the company’s mission to help enterprises unlock real value from AI. With over 20 years of experience in enterprise services, sales leadership, and client partnerships, he has built NextPhase into a trusted partner delivering AI-driven solutions that turn data into reliable, actionable intelligence. His vision focuses on practical, responsible AI that scales with enterprise needs, strengthens decision-making, and upholds a strong Customer First culture.
Danny Nguyen
CTO
Danny is Chief Technology Officer at NextPhase.ai, where he drives technology strategy, data architecture, and automation infrastructure for enterprise cloud services. With 25+ years of experience, he leads the engineering team building scalable service automation solutions. His expertise spans hybrid cloud infrastructure, software engineering, database management, and enterprise services consistently delivering projects that improve data quality and governance for cloud migrations. Danny has architected technology solutions for companies ranging from startups to enterprise giants including IBM, PeopleSoft, Corio, ACS, and Velocity.
Nathan Medenilla
Head of AI
Nathan brings 15+ years of experience building enterprise-grade AI, RAG pipelines, and secure cloud automation. He has led production AI systems at Airbnb, Uber, Meta, Pandora/Sirius XM, and now NextPhase.ai, specializing in scalable architectures, vector search, and ML-driven automation. Nathan combines deep engineering expertise with a product-focused approach to delivering practical, secure, high-performance AI solutions for the enterprise.
Gannu Deivanayagam
Head of Talent Management
Gannu is a seasoned Talent & Resource Manager with 20+ years of experience in professional services, specializing in strategic resourcing, workforce planning, and talent development. He is known for building high-performing teams and driving organizational success through efficient resource allocation and employee growth.
Souji Mareddy
Head of Finance & Accounting
Souji is an Accounting Manager with 20+ years of experience in general ledger, tax management, and financial reporting. With over a decade at NextPhase.ai, she is known for her precision, reliability, and expertise in managing financial operations within professional services.
Curt Schatz
Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences
Curt leads NextPhase.ai’s growth in Healthcare and Life Sciences, bringing 20+ years of experience in health IT strategy, AI/ML implementation, and modernization roadmaps that enable secure, scalable, AI-powered clinical and operational workflows. With prior leadership roles at UnitedHealthcare and Optum, he specializes in EHR systems, imaging platforms, data pipelines, and regulated environments.
Impact Beyond the Work
We believe progress should extend beyond technology. We actively give back to the communities we’re part of by investing our time, skills, and energy where it can make a meaningful difference. Through hands-on service and employee-led initiatives, we work to create positive, lasting impact, locally and beyond.
