Overview
Will McGinnis serves as Chief Data Scientist at Scale Venture Partners[1], a role focused on building AI infrastructure to augment investment decision-making[2]. McGinnis joined Scale Venture Partners in October 2025[3]. Previously, McGinnis held the position of Executive Director and Head of Data Science for Aumni at J.P. Morgan from May 2023 to October 2025[4], and served as VP Data Science at Aumni from April 2022 to May 2023[5]. McGinnis also held leadership roles at Raytheon Technologies, including Senior Director of Applied Data from July 2021 to April 2022[6] and Director of Data Science from August 2018 to July 2021[7]. McGinnis co-founded Predikto, serving as Chief Scientist and Senior Architect from April 2014 to August 2018, prior to the company's acquisition by UTC in 2018[8]. McGinnis holds a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University[11].
Profile introduction
As the Chief Data Scientist at Scale Venture Partners, I work to build AI infrastructure that augments investment decision-making. The role combines my experience building ML systems for venture data with the opportunity to embed those capabilities directly into an investment process. Previously, I've helped lead 2 startups, 1 as co-founder, with successful exits to fortune 50s; and have led 60+ person teams of scientists and been the first one in the room. With over 10 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and AI, I have a proven track record of building and leading high-per…
Career history
- Chief Data ScientistOct 2025 to presentScale Venture Partners
- Executive Director, Head of Data Science, AumniMay 2023 to Oct 2025J.P. Morgan
- VP Data ScienceApr 2022 to May 2023Aumni
- Senior Director, Head of Applied DataJul 2021 to Apr 2022Raytheon Technologies
- Director, Head of Data ScienceAug 2018 to Jul 2021Raytheon Technologies
- Chief Scientist, Senior Architect, Co-FounderApr 2014 to Aug 2018Predikto (Acquired by UTC in 2018)
- Graduate Research AssistantApr 2013 to Jul 2014Auburn University
- ResearcherAug 2012 to Jul 2014Auburn University
Education
B.S and M.S., Mechanical Engineering2008 - 2014Auburn University
Georgia Institute of Technology2010 - 2010
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