Sam Sipe
About Sam Sipe
Sam Sipe serves as the Head of Engineering for the Public Sector at Scale AI, where he focuses on enhancing AI adoption and leveraging data for public sector operations. He has a diverse background in aerospace engineering, software consulting, and military service, with experience at organizations such as NASA, Anduril Industries, and the US Navy.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Sam Sipe serves as the Head of Engineering for the Public Sector at Scale AI. He has held this position since 2024, focusing on enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence within public sector projects. His role involves advocating for secure and scalable systems, as well as leveraging data to improve operations in government agencies.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Technology
Prior to his current role, Sam Sipe worked at Arbor as the Head of Engineering from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Anduril Industries for three months in 2023. His experience includes a position as a Space Systems Engineer and Lead Cloud Engineer at AirIn Technologies, Inc. from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various engineering projects.
Internships at NASA and Johnson Space Center
Sam Sipe gained valuable experience through internships at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in 2012 and Johnson Space Center in 2013. During these internships, he worked for 11 months at each location, contributing to projects related to aerospace engineering and gaining insights into the operations of leading space organizations.
Educational Background in Engineering
Sam Sipe earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a Machine Learning Engineering program at FourthBrain from 2021 to 2022, further enhancing his expertise in artificial intelligence.
Military Service and Leadership
Sam Sipe served as a Naval Officer and Naval Aviator in the US Navy from 2014 to 2020. His military experience provided him with leadership skills and a multidisciplinary engineering approach, integrating knowledge from space, climate, and machine learning technologies into his professional endeavors.