Lead Applied AI Engineer
Grif Banta
Everyone talks about AI. I help customers see what’s possible.
Where it all began
I was raised in West Linn, Oregon (USA).
My life before Celonis
Before Celonis, I studied Operations & Business Analytics and Computer Science at the University of Oregon and interned as a data analyst in the medical device manufacturing industry.
My first day at Celonis
I joined Celonis in June 2021 as a Solution Engineering intern on the West Coast High Tech team. I was drawn to the people I met during the interview process, the promise of the technology, and the opportunity to be part of a company growing quickly while helping simplify some of the world’s most important business processes.
My journey at Celonis
As an Applied AI Engineer, I help customers reimagine how their processes operate by applying AI in practical ways, translating ideas into scalable solutions that drive real operational impact while continuously helping to advance our platform.
As for my team…
My team is one of the hardest-working and most driven groups I’ve worked with. It’s full of people who bring incredible ambition, curiosity, and a shared passion for what we do.
Outside of work
Outside of work, I love traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures and foods, and staying active through skiing, beach volleyball, running, and other outdoor activities.
This is my Life At Celonis
Time has flown by over the past five years, and I’m incredibly excited about the future—especially as AI becomes an even bigger part of how we help companies transform their operations.
