Pavan Malagimani

About Pavan Malagimani

I’m a data science and product leader with deep expertise in geospatial analytics, remote sensing, and AI/ML model development, particularly in large-scale infrastructure, agriculture, and utility projects across India and beyond.With a strong foundation in Python, QGIS, AWS, and satellite imagery pipelines, I’ve led complex projects involving everything from rooftop classification and route optimization to solar site suitability and urban heat mapping. I thrive at the intersection of technical execution and strategic thinking, often simplifying large datasets into actionable insights and scalable products.What sets me apart is a bias for structured problem-solving, operational efficiency, and a hands-on approach to quality control and delivery. I’ve designed and implemented automated pipelines, improved processing speeds by over 75%, and consistently balanced execution with client-centric product thinking.I also enjoy building cross-functional alignment — whether it\'s writing PRDs, mentoring data teams, or defining success metrics — and believe that clarity, ownership, and honest collaboration are key to sustainable impact.I’m always curious about what’s next in geospatial AI, product innovation, and how we can turn data into decisions at scale.Let’s connect if you’re working on meaningful geospatial problems or building data-driven products.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   SatSure

   Jul 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Leading 0-to-1 product strategy and a cross-functional team to deliver geospatial AI solutions across India, Australia, and Japan for Utilities, Critical Infra and Solar Verticals.Key Impact- Scaled ARR: Converted a Govt of India project into a multi-year contract, generating INR 1 Cr+ ARR- Scale: Built pipelines to process 700+ TB of data reliably while optimizing compute/storage costs- Efficiency: Reduced company-wide TAT and re-work costsvia new internal process frameworks- Next-Gen UX: Leveraging LLMs to replace rigid UIs with conversational interfaces for complex site-suitability algorithms- Platform Ownership: Owns the in-house geospatial annotation engine, achieving a 70% reduction in TAT through custom visualization and task management tools.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2017 — 2019

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Science

  2012 — 2016

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

  Master of Science, Earth and Environmental Science

  2016 — 2017

Skills

• Management
• Designing
• Research
• Team Leadership
• Programming
• Creative Strategy
• Indesign
• Team Management
• Matlab
• Social Media
• Organizational Leadership
• Photoshop