Headline

Master of Nerd-to-Normal | Technologist | Cross-functional Leader | Bridging AI and Human Control

About

A technologist and operator who turns deep systems thinking into market-moving products. The son of a legendary Xerox inventor, he’s carried that spirit of innovation from award-winning engineering work at Illinois to leading multimodal AI interface design as CEO of Phantom Audio Group. As COO of MKHSTRY AI, he’s systematizing founder vision into scalable code frameworks and go-to-market clarity. With global leadership experience at Yamaha and advisory roles shaping engineering education at UCSB, Nithin bridges technical depth, creative execution, and founder-level strategy—all in service of building technology that moves people.

Location

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Work experience

Owner at Play The Spaces, Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos, Ohio, United States, Consulting firm specializing in business development and marketing innovation. Serving the music, entertainment, and tech sector (consumer and professional)

Chief Operating Officer at MKHSTRY, Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, Leading product systemization from raw methodology into code-level frameworks. Driving the team to an MVP engineered for narrative, value—and acquisition readiness.

Advisory Board - Acting COO at MKHSTRY, Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 · 4 mos, Remote, Nationwide marketing collective with a focus on working with the bravest founders, brands and individuals to disrupt existing business models.

Co-Founder at Connexx AI, Nov 2025 - Apr 2026 · 6 mos, United States

Chief Executive Officer at Phantom Audio Group, Aug 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos, Oregon, United States, Developing AI-powered, multimodal human control interfaces that push beyond voice to intuitive, ambient interaction.

Chief Operating Officer at Beyer Entertainment, May 2021 - Apr 2023 · 2 yrs, Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, Rebranding the organization and implementing systems that align with the new growth strategies of the organization. Managed facility upgrades: building a recording studio, video production facility, etc.

Education

Executive MBA, Leadership and Innovation Management, Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelors, Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign