Jonerik Blank
About Jonerik Blank
Jonerik Blank serves as the Federal Engagement Manager at Scale AI, leveraging his extensive background in military service and technology. He has held various roles in organizations such as the US Navy, The Honor Foundation, Salesforce, and Confluent, and has a strong focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Jonerik Blank serves as the Federal Engagement Manager at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves managing federal projects and engaging with government clients to implement AI solutions. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Washington, DC.
Previous Experience in the US Navy
Jonerik Blank has a significant background in the US Navy, where he served as a Navy SEAL Officer from 2012 to 2019. His service included various roles that contributed to his leadership and operational skills. Prior to that, he was a Surface Warfare Officer from 2008 to 2010 and completed his training as a SEAL trainee from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Background in Technology and Consulting
After his tenure at the US Navy, Jonerik Blank transitioned into the technology sector. He worked at Confluent as an Engagement Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as an Associate Consulting Engineer from 2021 to 2022. He also completed a Sales Strategy and Operations MBA Internship at Salesforce from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Jonerik Blank holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School, where he studied Business Analytics and Management from 2019 to 2021. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Robotics and Control Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, studying there from 2004 to 2008.
Involvement in AI and Machine Learning Projects
Jonerik Blank is actively involved in projects related to Large Language Models (LLM) and has contributed to the development of advanced computer vision machine learning models for government agencies. His commitment to emerging technologies aims to drive positive change in the digital landscape.