Gradient
AI grading built for Pittsburgh
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%

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.
Explore the web appRubrics 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.
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.
Less time per submission
Designed to cut manual grading steps for busy instructors.
Rubric reuse
Reuse the same rubric across multiple cohorts and semesters.
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.
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 commitmentPittsburgh 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.

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
Software Engineer
IS and CS at CMU, Ex-Apple SWE

Kester Tan
Software Engineer
IS and CS at CMU, Ex-Microsoft, Amazon SWE, Ex-Autolab Project Lead

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

Scarlett Huang
Software Engineer
IS and CS at CMU, Ex-Tiktok SWE

Preeya Kirani
Software Engineer
IS and AI at CMU, Ex-Ema AI Engineer

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.