Geoffrey Root
About Geoffrey Root
Geoffrey Root is a Technical Program Manager specializing in Generative AI Growth at Scale AI, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in various analytical and strategic roles across multiple companies, including Affirm, BlueTreeVC, and MUFG Securities.
Work at ScaleAI
Geoffrey Root currently serves as a Technical Program Manager in Generative AI Growth at Scale AI. He has been with the company since 2023, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies that enhance generative AI capabilities. His role involves overseeing projects that drive growth and innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Affirm
Before joining Scale AI, Geoffrey Root worked at Affirm in various capacities. He served as a Senior Analyst in Marketplace Strategy & Operations from 2021 to 2022, followed by a role as Lead in Marketplace Growth Operations from 2022 to 2023. His work focused on optimizing marketplace strategies and enhancing operational efficiency.
Background in Equity Research and Due Diligence
Geoffrey Root began his career as an Equity Research Summer Associate at MUFG Securities in 2016. He gained experience in financial analysis during this two-month internship in New York. Additionally, he worked at BlueTreeVC as a Due Diligence analyst in 2018, where he spent nine months assessing investment opportunities in Pittsburgh.
Education and Expertise
Geoffrey Root holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Carnegie Mellon University. His educational background provides a strong foundation in economic principles, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise spans technical program management, marketplace strategy, and operations.
Experience in Business Analysis
Geoffrey Root has significant experience in business analysis, having worked as a Business Analyst in Strategy & Operations at ClickTime from 2018 to 2020. He also held a position as an Associate at 99 Tartans, LLC from 2019 to 2020. These roles involved analyzing business processes and developing strategies to improve operational performance.