Gradient

AI grading built for Pittsburgh

Built for Pittsburgh educators

Grade smarter, share clearer feedback, and give Pittsburgh students more time to grow.

Gradient helps instructors at Pittsburgh schools, bootcamps, and community programs create consistent rubrics and streamline grading without losing the human touch.

Time saved

Up to 45%

Rubric reuse

3x faster

Student clarity

+60%

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"Feedback that students can act on right away."
"Grading finally feels predictable again."

Product highlights

Every rubric, every submission, every insight in one place.

Gradient blends AI assistance with instructor oversight so grading stays fast, transparent, and consistent across your team.

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Rubrics in minutes

Generate clear, consistent rubrics and reuse them across courses and programs.

Faster feedback

Review submissions with AI assistance so instructors can focus on coaching.

Transparent grading

Track scoring decisions and keep students aligned with expectations.

How it works

Three steps to a faster review cycle.

Live prototype available

01

Upload submissions

Drag in PDFs or docs and keep every student response organized.

02

Build the rubric

Shape criteria once and apply it across assignments and sections.

03

Grade with confidence

Review AI suggestions, add notes, and publish final results.

Impact

Less grading time. More teaching time.

From after-school programs to university instructors, the Pittsburgh community needs tools that respect limited time and support clear feedback loops.

-45%

Less time per submission

Designed to cut manual grading steps for busy instructors.

3x

Rubric reuse

Reuse the same rubric across multiple cohorts and semesters.

+60%

Feedback clarity

Clear criteria help students understand what to improve next.

Built for accountability

Every AI suggestion is traceable to rubric criteria so educators can explain grades clearly to students, families, and administrators.

Instructor sign-off before publishing grades
Reusable criteria libraries per course or program
Feedback summaries that students can act on

Rooted in Pittsburgh

We are proud to serve Pittsburgh educators and learners. From neighborhoods like Oakland and the North Side to classrooms across Allegheny County, our team is committed to supporting local learning communities.

See our community commitment

Pittsburgh promise

A product shaped by the Steel City.

Gradient is built with Pittsburgh in mind. We listen to educators across the city to understand real workflows, then design tools that reduce grading overload and amplify student growth.

Designed for classroom and community program use
Supports rubric standards common to Pittsburgh institutions
Local insight from CMU, Pitt, and community mentors
Pittsburgh classroom community
"We are building a tool that keeps Pittsburgh educators in control while saving hours every week."

About the team

Meet the builders of Gradient.

We are a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on delivering dependable, investor-ready software for educators and institutions.

Nita Thaveesittikullarp

Nita Thaveesittikullarp

Software Engineer

IS and CS at CMU, Ex-Apple SWE

Kester Tan

Kester Tan

Software Engineer

IS and CS at CMU, Ex-Microsoft, Amazon SWE, Ex-Autolab Project Lead

Vicky Chen

Vicky Chen

Software Engineer

IS, Software Engineering and HCI at CMU, Ex-Discover SWE

Scarlett Huang

Scarlett Huang

Software Engineer

IS and CS at CMU, Ex-Tiktok SWE

Preeya Kirani

Preeya Kirani

Software Engineer

IS and AI at CMU, Ex-Ema AI Engineer

Rong Yuan

Rong Yuan

Software Engineer

IS and HCI at CMU, Ex-Alibaba AI Engineer

FAQ

Common questions.

Who is Gradient built for?

Educators, instructional teams, and training programs that need faster grading with consistent feedback.

Does Gradient replace instructors?

No. The product supports instructors with AI suggestions while keeping final decisions in human hands.

Can I start today?

Yes. Create an account, upload a sample submission, and explore the workflow in minutes.

Call to action

Ready to pilot Gradient?

Start using the prototype today or reach out for a Pittsburgh pilot tailored to your program.

What you get

Live walkthrough of the grading workflow
Pilot setup for Pittsburgh educators
Personalized rubric templates
Dedicated onboarding support
"We are ready to partner with Pittsburgh programs this semester."