Nick Perno

Chief Technology Officer at Wilson Language Training

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

About Nick Perno

Nick Perno is Chief Technology Officer at Wilson Language Training. Location: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Innovative technology executive. Platform builder. 20 years helping a mission-driven education company advance literacy for 3M+ students annually. As CTO at Wilson Language Training, I lead board-aligned technology strategy and a global team of 50+. My current focus: leading the company's AI transformation, shaping AI product strategy, deploying agentic solutions that automate core business processes, and positioning the entire organization to lead in an AI-native era. My experience spans PE-backed growth environments, including M&A technical due diligence across multiple acquisitions and full ownership of engineering, IT, and security.

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Educational Technology

Additional experience

  • Senior Vice President of Technology

    Wilson Language Training

    January 2023 – December 2025

Education

  • Master of Software Engineering, Penn State University
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Assumption University