James Scapa

James Ralph Scapa is the founder of Altair Engineering, Inc., founded in 1985, where the title held is Chairman.
Mr. Scapa is the founder of Altair Engineering Ltd., founded in 1995, holding the title Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Mr. Scapa is the founder of Altair Engineering GmbH, founded in 1985, holding the title Chairman & Co-Managing Director.
Current jobs include Co-Chief Executive Officer at Syncari, Inc., President & Director at solidThinking, Inc., President & Director at Altair Product Design, Inc., Director at Altair Engineering India Pvt Ltd., President at Datawatch Corp., and General Partner at Escape Investment Management.
Former job includes Engineering Consultant at Ford Motor Co. Education includes undergraduate studies at The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an MBA from the University of Michigan.