Carl Nygard

Carl Nygard is an experienced technology professional currently holding multiple leadership roles at Thoughtworks, including Technical Principal, Chief Technology Officer for North America, and Technical Director for the North America East Market. With a career spanning over two decades, Nygard has also served as an Independent Consultant for Global Science & Technology, Inc. and Idle Media, Inc., and has held several pivotal positions at Cengage and Fortna, where responsibilities included managing application architecture, R&D, and product development. Nygard possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Virginia Tech and has a strong background in software development and technical consulting across various sectors.