Sandeep Gautam

About Sandeep Gautam

Geo-operations and quality leader with 16+ years of experience driving scalable delivery, automation-first QA systems, and data quality excellence across global mapping platforms including Apple Maps, HERE, and Tele Atlas (TomTom).I specialize in building customer-centric QA frameworks, managing global vendor networks, and transforming geospatial programs through Lean, Six Sigma, and ML-driven governance. I’ve led end-to-end quality, launch readiness, and post-launch support across diverse geographies — partnering closely with engineering, product, analytics, and ops teams to deliver high-accuracy, real-world map content at scale.Passionate about building resilient, metric-led teams that grow with minimal oversight, while championing transparency, ownership culture, and continuous improvement. Maps Experience: Apple Maps, HERE, TomTom, OpenStreetMap, Community Maps🧭 Strengths: QA automation, multilingual content systems, UGC governance, routing/display quality, POI enrichment Domains Served: Navigation, aviation, telecom, utilities, urban planning, disaster response, autonomous driving

Experience

1. Head, Maps Quality & Delivery

   Apple

   Mar 2017 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Leading Apple-owned Maps operations and quality programs across 40+ countries, including the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia — delivering core content, integrated map layers, and launch certification. Built India-led delivery model, managing full map production lifecycle from creation to Go-Live. Standardized QA governance, KPIs, and vendor strategy across global programs. Drove automation-first QA using AI/ML; partnered cross-functionally on new feature rollout. Applied Lean/Six Sigma to improve throughput, reduce launch defects, and scale quality ops. Led India expansion readiness, including government compliance and localization efforts. Built autonomous, metric-driven teams and aligned with VP/ Sr Director-level stakeholders.

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Post Graduate, Human Resources Management

• Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

  Post Graduate, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, GIS

• Dr. Harisingh Gour University (Sagar University)

  M. Tech., Applied Geosciences

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Remote Sensing
• Gps
• Team Leadership
• Global Positioning System (Gps)
• Water
• Business Process Improvement
• Crm
• Aerial Photography
• Program Management
• Geology
• Resource Management
• Vendor Management
• Insurance
• Strategy
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Surveying
• Data Management
• Transportation
• Requirements Analysis
• Team Management
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Arcgis
• Gis Systems
• Photogrammetry
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Lidar
• Gis
• Data Mapping
• Talent Management
• Business Analysis
• Databases
• Geomatics
• Outsourcing