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Full-Time

Engagement Principal

AI /ML Decision Intelligence, Software Delivery, Supply Chain

Posted on 5/8/2024

Aera Technology

Aera Technology

201-500 employees

AI system for decision automation and recommendations

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$135 - $175Annually

Expert

California, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Agile
Sales
SAP Products
Oracle
Requirements
  • 8-10+ years of experience leading and managing post-sales enterprise software implementation projects
  • Outstanding on-site, customer-facing skills
  • Extensive and broad supply chain knowledge
  • Experience with enterprise IT and software, including ERP (Oracle and SAP)
  • Familiarity with supply chain, logistics, and planning software
  • Experience with agile project work/scrum methodologies
  • Experience writing proposals and SOWs
  • Proven ability to successfully manage technical team members
  • Ability to travel globally
  • Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or CPG vertical
Responsibilities
  • Act as supply chain subject matter expert
  • Work closely with Product and Technical teams
  • Serve as a single point of contact between customer and Aera team
  • Manage project resources and track progress
  • Keep customers within project scope and on-task
  • Plan and run meetings/workshops with prospects
  • Estimate and document project requirements for proposals and SOWs
  • Become the 'face' of Aera and product delivery expert

Aera Technology focuses on decision automation using artificial intelligence. Its AI system analyzes how businesses operate, providing real-time recommendations and taking autonomous actions to enhance decision-making. By learning from past decisions, the system continuously improves its future suggestions. Aera Technology primarily targets large corporations with complex supply chains, offering a tool that refines and indexes data from enterprise systems to deliver real-time insights. This allows businesses to accurately predict risks and opportunities, while also recommending optimal actions. Aera's approach stands out because it not only provides insights but also engages users and drives decision execution autonomously. The company's goal is to help businesses make faster, more informed decisions, ultimately increasing efficiency and profitability.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$131.4M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The rapid deployment capabilities of Aera's Test Drives allow enterprises to quickly realize the benefits of AI decision automation, leading to faster internal approvals for large-scale implementations.
  • The integration of large language models (LLMs) into Aera's platform provides users with accurate, contextually meaningful recommendations, enhancing trust and confidence in the system.
  • Aera's focus on secure architecture and robust data protection measures ensures that client data remains private and protected, which is crucial for large enterprises.

What critics are saying

  • The complexity of integrating Aera's AI system into existing enterprise IT environments could pose significant challenges and require substantial resources.
  • The rapidly evolving AI market means that Aera must continuously innovate to stay ahead of competitors, which could strain resources and focus.

What makes Aera Technology unique

  • Aera Technology's AI system not only makes real-time recommendations but also takes autonomous actions, setting it apart from competitors that only offer analytics or decision support.
  • The integration of generative AI for a conversational user experience enhances decision-making capabilities, making Aera's platform more intuitive and user-friendly.
  • Aera's continuous learning system that retains memory of every decision made ensures that the platform improves over time, offering increasingly accurate recommendations.

Benefits

Stock Options: We believe every Aera team member should have a stake in our future success

Medical: Benefits provided through your choice of Aetna PPO, Aetna HDHP, or, for California-based team members, Kaiser

Dental: No monthly cost to employee through Delta Dental

Vision: No monthly cost to employee through VSP

401(k) and Additional Benefits Plans: Employees can contribute to: 401(k) plan (Traditional/Roth); Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Savings Account (FSA); Supplemental Life Insurance Plan; Short-term Disability; Commuter Benefit Program

Learning and Development: You’ll have access to professional development content through Udemy, our online learning platform. Udemy offers thousands of courses to help you learn new skills - whether for your professional development or your personal interests

Employee Referral Program: Earn cash when your referrals get hired!

Events and Extras: We work hard and get things done, but we also value the importance of having fun: office outings; birthday celebrations; holiday parties; weekly in-office lunches, and more

Paid Time Off: To give our best and live a well-balanced life, we need to take time off for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Here at Aera, we offer flexible paid time off. In addition, we have 10 paid holidays each year

Snacks: When you’re working from the office, you’ll have access to our fully stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages

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