Canute Haroldson
About Canute Haroldson
Canute Haroldson is a Delivery Manager at Scale AI, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in sustainability studies and has held various roles in organizations such as Carnegie Mellon University and the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Work at ScaleAI
Currently, Canute Haroldson serves as a Delivery Manager at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the delivery organization, implementing redesigns of growth guides and career goals. He leads various education and onboarding initiatives for both full-time employees and contracted workers within the operations department. His leadership has contributed to scaling the 2D Operations team from six direct reports to eighteen program managers and operations specialists, achieving zero regrettable full-time employee attrition.
Previous Experience
Before joining Scale AI, Canute Haroldson accumulated diverse experience across several organizations. He worked as a Program Manager at Folsom Labs from 2016 to 2020, where he managed various projects in San Francisco. Prior to that, he was a Business Operations Analyst at SunEdison for 11 months and a Licensing Intern at NuScale Power for 3 months in 2014. Additionally, he served as a Non-profit Liaison at e-Stewards for one month in 2012 and worked as a Clerk in the Grants Department of the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2011.
Education and Expertise
Canute Haroldson has a solid educational background in sustainability and engineering. He studied at the University of Cambridge, earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business with a focus on Organizational Stream from 2022 to 2023. He also completed a similar program at The Bush School from 2007 to 2011. His undergraduate studies were at Carnegie Mellon University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy from 2011 to 2015.
Achievements in Operations Management
In his role as Delivery Manager, Canute Haroldson designed an operational Command Center and an automated quality review system, which are projected to save thousands of man-hours and millions of dollars annually. His efforts in scaling the operations team and implementing effective onboarding processes demonstrate his commitment to operational excellence and efficiency within the organization.
Hobbies and Community Involvement
In his spare time, Canute Haroldson engages in various hobbies, including writing and playing music, as well as homebrewing Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. He enjoys baking and cooking ethnically diverse recipes. Additionally, he volunteers to support local artisans through construction work and assists at pop-up restaurants, contributing to his community.