Nir Sheep

Seattle, WA · [email protected]

I’m a product and engineering leader, AI explorer, and “digital carpenter” with over 15 years of experience launching and scaling products. As VP of Product Engineering at Alto Pharmacy, I drive innovation at the intersection of technology, operations, and patient experience. I excel at connecting businesses with customers in our tech-driven world. One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been leading, hiring, and mentoring top-tier engineers and product managers. I love what I do and have a talent for infusing innovation and fun into it, delivering high-quality products with meticulous attention to detail. We’re growing the team—reach out if you want to build something great with us!

Experience

VP, Product Engineering

Alto Pharmacy

I lead a brilliant team of engineers, driving innovation in prescription processing, billing, fulfillment, inventory management, delivery, and patient experience. We are growing the team—if you’re interested in joining us, reach out!

Jan 2025 - Present

Senior Director, Product

Alto Pharmacy

I oversee our comprehensive platform, encompassing everything from prescription intake and processing to billing, fulfillment, and delivery. At the helm, I guide a team of exceptional product managers, each deeply passionate about our patients' experiences. Together, we're crafting a digitally innovative pharmacy experience, redefining how pharmacy services are delivered with creativity and patient-centric technology.

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

VP, Product and Design

Viz.ai

At Viz.ai, I led the product team in launching AI products for detecting cerebral aneurysm, aortic dissection, and pulmonary aneurysm, while developing new algorithms for abdominal aneurysm, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and subdural hematoma. My role involved introducing an AI-driven workflow product that eradicated errors, increased detection, and cut clinical workflow times, now active in 1000+ US hospitals.

Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

Principal Product Manager, Technical

Amazon.com

As a PMT leader at Amazon for over 6.5 years, I played a pivotal role in two major teams: Advertising and Amazon Care. In Advertising, I spearheaded the launch of Amazon's audio advertising on Alexa, transforming it from an initial concept into a thriving business generating over $50M annually. At Amazon Care, I took charge of the patient experience, focusing on referral and care coordination.

Jul 2015 - Dec 2021

Director, Product Ops

McKesson

I began as an Engineering Manager before transitioning into a Product Operations role. My work primarily focused on McKesson Cardiology, a medical imaging solution designed to enhance workflow efficiency and improve department outcomes. My dedication to driving excellence in patient outcomes and customer experience was recognized with the division's Support Person of the Year Award in 2011 and the Innovation Award in 2013.

May 2006 - Jun 2014

Education

NYU Stern School of Business

Master of Administration (MBA)

Technology and Entrepreneurship track

Sep 2010 - May 2013

Ben Gurion University

Electrical Engineering

Focusing on Biomedical Signal Processing

Oct 2002 - Aug 2006

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools

Workflow

AI Development - Attention Mechanism, Contextual Understanding and Adaptability
Leveraging Large Language Models (OpenAI GPT, Hugging Face's Transformers, Amazon Bedrock)
Cross Functional Team Management
Product Management and Development

Interests

I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. In the winter, I am an avid skier and novice ice climber. During the warmer months here in Washington, I enjoy rock climbing, paddle boarding, and kayaking.

When forced indoors, I follow a number of sci-fi and fantasy genre movies and television shows, I am an aspiring chef, and I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in the AI world.

Awards, Certifications & Additional Info

Patent: User interactive wrapper for media content (11593845 · Issued Feb 28, 2023)
Cornell University - Web App Development Certificate Program in Python (2023)
Product School - VP, Product. Leading training projects with enterprise clients - JP Morgan, Cisco, and others.
3^rd place - Amazon Marketplace Unsung Hero Award 2017
Certified Military Medic (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care - Surgical Trauma)

From My Blog

Go-To Question when Interviewing Candidates

As a product leader, hiring is undoubtedly the most critical decision I make. A good hire can catalyze our ascent to new heights, whereas a wrong choice can upend even the best strategies...