André Kerr

About André Kerr

I build AI products that work in the real world, at scale and in highly regulated environments.As Director of AI Product at American Express, I lead GenAI product development, steering products from rapid experimentation to global launch. My approach is shaped by my aerospace engineering background, building safety-critical systems for military and commercial aircraft.What drives me:I\'m energized by the hard problems, the ones that sit at the intersection of cutting-edge AI, compliance constraints, and real user needs. I believe the best AI products are built on deep technical understanding, rigorous experimentation, and relentless focus on what actually matters to users.Beyond American Express, I mentor emerging product leaders, and teach AI courses. If you\'re working on high-stakes AI products or want to talk about building compliant AI systems at scale, let\'s connect!Autonomy | Craftsmanship | Purpose | Systems Thinking

Experience

1. Director - Ai Lab

   American Express

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• The City College of New York

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering (concentration in Aerospace)

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master of Science - MS, Systems Engineering

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Mechanical Engineering
• Propulsion Engineering
• Gas Turbine Performance Analysis
• Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Gas Turbines
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Power Plant System Design
• Thermal Engineering
• Gas Dynamics
• Engineering
• Product Management
• Leadership
• Statistical Data Analysis