Prathima Chepuri

About Prathima Chepuri

I’m a geospatial and mapping professional with 4.5 + years of experience working on Apple Maps, OpenStreetMap (OSM), and Waymo HD Mapping. Currently a Team Lead for Waymo Mapping, I focus on converting complex geospatial data into accurate, reliable navigation and autonomous driving solutions.My expertise includes high-priority road mapping, Ref analysis, restriction relations, complex road geometry validation, and Change Detection (RAD) workflows. I’ve led and mentored 25+ team members, managing quality, productivity, SLAs, and continuous improvement across large-scale mapping operations.Previously, at GlobalLogic, I supported OSM and Apple Maps quality engineering, improving routing accuracy, geometry validation, and POI data integrity for global navigation use cases.I am a Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt (AIGPE™) and a Six Sigma White Belt digital badge holder, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce errors, optimize processes, and improve quality outcomes.Highlights• Improved navigation accuracy by up to 25% through robust QA frameworks• Reduced routing and validation errors by 20–25% using Ref analysis and RCA• Led OSM integration for Apple Maps, reducing data discrepancies by 18%• Recognized with Prosper Guru, Alpha Player, and Work-o-Joylic awardsI’m passionate about geospatial accuracy, quality excellence, and leadership, and I’m eager to contribute to impactful mapping and autonomous technology projects.

Experience

1. Team Lead

   Wipro

   Aug 2025 — Present · IN

   At Waymo, the Mapping team is responsible for maintaining high-definition maps that are critical to safe and reliable autonomous driving. This role focuses on the RAD (Remote Assistance Dispatch) response and Change Detection process, where real-world discrepancies—such as construction zones, road closures, lane changes, or traffic control updates—are rapidly identified and resolved using fleet-generated signals.As a Team Lead, I lead Field Response mapping operations that enable low-latency detection, validation, and resolution of map changes triggered by on-road vehicle data. This work directly supports Waymo’s fleet scalability, geographic expansion, and operational safety.I am a Certified Lean Six Sigma White Belt (AIGPE™) and apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to streamline RAD workflows, reduce defects, improve turnaround times, and strengthen quality outcomes. Through structured root cause analysis (RCA), process optimization, and continuous improvement practices, I help ensure high accuracy and operational efficiency across change detection and mapping response pipelines.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a mapping team responsible for Field Response and Change Detection workflowsOwn execution and continuous improvement of the RAD response process to ensure timely and accurate map updatesReview and validate fleet-triggered change signals, prioritizing navigation-critical and safety-impacting updatesApply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce errors, optimize processes, and improve SLA adherenceCoordinate rapid turnaround of map edits and validations to minimize map-to-ground discrepanciesMentor team members, monitor quality and productivity metrics, and drive operational excellenceThis role bridges real-time fleet intelligence and high-definition mapping, ensuring Waymo’s maps remain current, reliable, and safe for autonomous driving at scale.

Education

• Narayana Junior College , Nallakunta

  Intermediate, Mpc

  2012 — 2014

• Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering(Autonomous)

  Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and instrumentation

  2014 — 2018