James Pierce is the Manager for UAS Operations and Inspection Services at Ameren, a Fortune 500 company that powers the quality of life for millions of people throughout Illinois and Missouri. He has directed and managed Ameren’s corporate UAS and Robotics department, working to create and maintain a successful top-tier utility UAS and inspections program through innovative use case development and in-depth program management. He is a SME in UAS, automated technology, robotics, safety, AI and Deep Learning development, GIS and all aspects relating to spatial data.