James Pita

Principal Machine Learning Engineer at Procore Technologies

James Pita is an accomplished AI scientist, entrepreneur, and investor with extensive experience in developing practical AI applications across various industries.1 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and current role:

Education and Expertise

James Pita holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Michigan State University. His areas of expertise include:

Machine learning
Natural language processing
Game theory
Decision theory
Security games
Deep learning

Professional Experience

Current Role: James Pita is currently the Principal Machine Learning Engineer at Procore Technologies.1 In this position, he continues to drive AI solutions for various industries, particularly focusing on improving the lives of those in the construction sector through practical applications of machine learning and natural language processing.1

Previous Ventures:

Co-founder of Avata Intelligence (2013): An AI services company that was later acquired by Procore Technologies in 2020.
Operations Researcher at RAND Corporation: Worked for two years, leveraging his expertise in computational game theory.

Achievements and Contributions

Pioneered the field of security games using computational game theory, resulting in published work.
Innovated ML models for training and deploying machine learning models into production via MLOps.
Developed AI-based solutions for various industries, including defense, pharmaceutical, and construction.1

Additional Roles and Involvement

Active member of Gen Next, an invitation-only organization focused on addressing pressing challenges facing future generations.
Angel investor, supporting innovative startups and technologies.2
Board Member and Mentor at AMBITION.1

James Pita's diverse background and ongoing work at Procore Technologies demonstrate his commitment to advancing AI applications and driving innovation in multiple sectors, with a current focus on revolutionizing the construction industry through cutting-edge technology solutions.