Our Team

  • Austin Pulford, AIA, NCARB – Co-Founder & Architect

    Austin Pulford is a licensed architect with over 15 years of experience leading the design and management of large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects, totaling more than 2 million square feet and $750 million in value. As a Senior Architect at Davis Partnership Architects, he specializes in high-rise residential towers, expansive commercial developments, and urban master planning, expertly navigating complex regulatory frameworks.

    A recognized expert in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Revit, Austin has pioneered advanced digital workflows that optimize project efficiency, reduce compliance risks, and enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.

    At ArchiCheck AI, he is leading the development of an AI-powered compliance engine that seamlessly integrates into architects' workflows, eliminating inefficiencies and streamlining regulatory analysis.

    Austin’s deep industry expertise ensures ArchiCheck AI delivers real-world value, transforming architectural practice through AI-driven automation and positioning the company at the forefront of innovation in architecture and construction technology.

  • Alexander Stanga – Co-Founder & CTO

    Alexander (Alex) Stanga is a world-class technical leader with over a decade of experience in AI, cloud architecture, and large-scale systems engineering. A U.S. Air Force Major and former Space Intelligence Program Manager at the Defense Intelligence Agency, he has managed multi-billion-dollar defense initiatives, modernized mission-critical systems, and implemented AI-driven analytics for high-security environments.

    Alex’s expertise spans AI infrastructure, DevSecOps, and scalable cloud-based architectures. He has led cutting-edge defense technology projects, including a $56 billion satellite communications initiative and nuclear command and control modernization. Beyond defense, he has built large-scale AI solutions in behavioral health and participated in the elite Defense Ventures Fellowship, bridging military innovation with venture-backed startups.

    At ArchiCheck AI, Alex is transforming architecture code compliance with AI-powered automation, structured regulatory data, and seamless Revit integration. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University, an MBA in IT, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. His deep technical expertise makes him the ideal technical leader to drive ArchiCheck AI’s ambitious vision.

  • Marian Pulford – Co-Founder & CEO

    Marian Pulford is a strategic leader with a track record of scaling organizations, securing multimillion-dollar funding, and driving technology adoption across industries. She specializes in operational strategy, AI implementation, and fundraising, with a focus on transforming complex challenges into high-growth opportunities.

    Before co-founding ArchiCheck AI, Marian led operations at Leadway AI, managing large-scale projects that optimized business workflows through AI-driven solutions. She also spearheaded a $5M capital campaign for RiNo Art District, securing major state grants and orchestrating cross-sector partnerships among government agencies, private donors, and corporate sponsors to bring a transformative community project to life.

    Beyond ArchiCheck AI, Marian is deeply involved in philanthropy and community leadership and serves on multiple nonprofit boards.

    With a background in scaling organizations, raising capital, and implementing technology-driven solutions, Marian is leading ArchiCheck AI’s mission to revolutionize compliance and risk management in architecture and construction.