Nicholas C. Birosik

I build database-driven systems, teach, and apply AI to real-world problems — specifically helping people who are falling through the cracks. I hold a Doctorate in Engineering (AI & Machine Learning) from The George Washington University, where I now serve as an Adjunct Professor and advise doctoral candidates in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Before that, I earned dual bachelor's degrees (Social Data Analytics and Political Science) and a Master's in International Affairs (International Cyber Security) from Penn State's Schreyer Honors College. I later added an MBA in IT Management from Western Governors University — lifelong learning is the goal, and sitting still was never really an option.

My doctoral research developed an AI-driven approach to veteran suicide-risk prevention: rather than producing a risk score alone, the system uses explainable machine learning to identify the specific, individual-level factors driving a veteran's depression or anxiety, then connects them to tailored local resources — anonymously and without barriers. Earlier in my career, I served as an officer with the U.S. Federal Government, producing technical assessments for senior policymakers, and consulted with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on its Interactive Screening Program — the experience that first set me on this path.

Outside of that, I founded Dartboard Systems (software & data consulting) and NicNac Charities, Inc. — a nonprofit that helps people navigate the digital landscape, teaches tech skills, and redistributes goods from large companies to people who need them.