Pierce Coggins
About Pierce Coggins
Pierce Coggins is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II at Carta, specializing in document extraction services and LLM-based solutions. He holds a Master's degree in Data Science and Machine Learning from UC Berkeley and has a Bachelor's degree in Economics, English, and Computer Science from UCLA.
Current Role at Carta
Pierce Coggins currently serves as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer II at Carta, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the development of large language model (LLM)-based solutions, focusing on innovation and strategic direction in machine learning applications. He has facilitated the implementation of document extraction services across various business units, including Cap Table, Fund Administration, and Liquidity. Coggins also oversees the governance and roll-out of GPT models at Carta, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning
Before his current position at Carta, Pierce Coggins worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Appen from 2020 to 2021. He also held the role of Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Carta from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he led the deployment of Carta's first LLM-powered application, which focused on document extraction for onboarding processes. Coggins developed a document extraction service capable of processing 68,000 documents monthly, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Pierce Coggins holds a Master's degree in Data Science and Machine Learning from the UC Berkeley School of Information. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in English and Computer Science from UCLA. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in machine learning and data science, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Coggins has held various leadership positions throughout his career. He served as the Director of Operations and Grant Writing for Engineers Without Borders USA from 2014 to 2015 and later as President from 2015 to 2016. His leadership experience in non-profit organizations complements his technical skills, showcasing his ability to manage teams and projects effectively.
Work History at Carta
Pierce Coggins has had multiple roles at Carta, beginning as a Machine Learning Engineer from 2021 to 2022, then advancing to Senior Machine Learning Engineer in 2022. He currently holds the title of Senior Machine Learning Engineer II, reflecting his growth within the company. His work has focused on enhancing machine learning capabilities and improving document processing efficiency across different business units.