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ADIBABU VEMAVARAPU

Hyderabad,TS

Summary

Dynamic Senior Geospatial Project Manager and Technical Operations Leader with over 17 years of experience driving large-scale global mapping operations for top-tier location intelligence platforms and a leading global consumer electronics brand. Proven strategic leader, instrumental in developing and launching a proprietary mapping platform that successfully replaced third-party map integration across all client devices, including mobile, tablet, and desktop. Recognized for exceptional leadership in scaling an operational unit from 3 to 120 staff while achieving 100% data integrity benchmarks, and selected to lead training for a 250-member unit at the Client's Core Team in Sunnyvale, CA. Recently enhanced expertise in Generative AI applications (LLM, RAG, NLP) to innovate next-generation AI-enabled geospatial workflow optimization, complemented by substantial onsite international project experience in the USA and Australia.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager — Premier Global Map Data Operations

MOVATE
Hyderabad, India
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • [Team Engineering & Stability CAR]: Spearheaded the rapid operational scaling from pilot (3 staff) to full-scale (120 staff), personally interviewing 100% of data integrity candidates to build a high-performance validation unit. Coordinated HR talent acquisition, established IT hardware configuration (iMac/MacBook) per direct instructions, and maintained operational continuity by ensuring a healthy, low attrition rate of only 3.3% monthly.
  • [Technical Optimization CAR]: Leveraged deep technical expertise and advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve geospatial data validation quality by 8%, increasing the critical quality benchmark from an initial 91% to a peak of 99% accuracy.
  • Directed global geospatial mapping, spatial data validation, and POI intelligence operations supporting large-scale digital navigation platforms for a 120-member team, spearheading the processing of nearly 6.8 million high-accuracy data points over a two-year tenure.
  • Managed all aspects of hybrid operations, directing both Work From Home (WFH) and Work From Office (WFO) modes to ensure seamless SLA compliance.
  • Directed a global multi-lingual user feedback system (similar to RAP), successfully managing multi-lingual user reports from key global regions (e.g., US, CA, UK, AU, DE, FR, ES, PT, CH). Spearheaded recursive recruitment of specialized language experts (German, Arabic, French, Spanish), receiving direct client appreciation for managing this critical process.
  • Sole Point of Contact (SPOC): Served as the primary liaison between the Client (Global Consumer Electronics Leader) and Genesys International, ensuring seamless synchronization on project deliverables and operational strategy.
  • Team Leadership: Directed a team responsible for complex operational tasks including training documentation (New Country Policy Specs), process analysis, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why’s), quality feedback loops, and stakeholder communication (Radar Management).
  • Standardized critical digital mapping documentation and internal knowledge sharing protocols, decreasing new team member onboarding time and optimizing navigation map update cycles.

Project Manager — Knowledge Management Center

GENESYS INTERNATIONAL
Hyderabad, India
01.2020 - 01.2021

Sole Point of Contact (SPOC): Served as the primary liaison between the Client (Global Consumer Electronics Leader) and Genesys International, ensuring seamless synchronization on project deliverables and operational strategy.

Team Leadership: Directed a team responsible for complex operational tasks including training documentation (New Country Policy Specs), process analysis, Root Cause Analysis (5 Why's), quality feedback loops, and stakeholder communication (Radar Management).

Standardized critical digital mapping documentation and internal knowledge sharing protocols, decreasing new team member onboarding time and optimizing navigation map update cycles.

Assistant Project Manager / Project Lead / SME — Global Technology Projects

RMSI PVT LTD
Hyderabad, India
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Critical Initiative Leadership (Platform Transition): Hand-selected by the Client’s Core Team at the Sunnyvale, CA HQ and certified as a Lead Trainer to initiate critical geospatial projects in India for the initial development of the first-party proprietary mapping platform.
  • Served as the primary strategic and technical lead for the Global User Feedback Loop project (similar to RAP), developing the core validation frameworks needed to process and resolve user-submitted map errors on all client devices.
  • Successfully trained and upskilled 250 members in India to operate at the client’s proprietary standards, delivering exceptional quality results and receiving multiple internal rewards for training excellence and critical project launch support.
  • Onsite Lead — Client HQ (Sunnyvale, CA, USA): Provided technical leadership and coordinated complex geospatial data management operations between client headquarters and offshore validation teams.
  • Project Lead (Client: Premier Oceanic Navigation Leader): Project Lead for a 4-year tenure overseeing large-scale Navigable Road Network updates for GPS systems. Directed end-to-end geospatial data production, validation, and multi-level QA/QC frameworks for critical attributes, including DTRF, Functional Road Class (FRC), Lane Information, maneuvers, Speed Limits, Intersections, and TMC updates. Leveraged High-Resolution Imagery Conflation and Video Data analysis to ensure centimeter-level spatial accuracy for real-time routing intelligence.

Pre-Technical Lead — Navigation Data Operations (Tele Atlas/TomTom)

CYIENT
Hyderabad, India
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Led high-accuracy digital mapping updates and GIS validation for Tele Atlas, achieving specific error reduction targets in critical navigation data delivery.
  • Onsite Lead — Tele Atlas (New Hampshire, USA): Coordinated on-site with Tele Atlas teams to ensure seamless project delivery and full compliance with international mapping specifications.

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic
Narsipatnam

Skills

  • Geospatial Leadership: Strategic Operational Planning, Offshore Team Launch & Scaling (120 Staff), Cross-Functional Technical Leadership, Workflow & Pipeline Development, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), SLA & KPI Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Lean Principles (Process Efficiency)
  • Technical GIS Operations: Workflow Development & Optimization, Process Automation, Application Logic Observation, Geospatial Data Quality Standards, Navigation Data Validation, POI & Address Accuracy, QA/QC Frameworks
  • Technical Leadership & Emerging Tech: Geospatial Data Analysis Spatial Data Management Location Intelligence Spatial Data Validation HD Maps ADAS Mapping Autonomous Navigation Data
  • Specialized Expertise: Global User Feedback Loop Optimization (similar to Report a Problem), Large-Scale Map Transition, Talent Acquisition & Attrition Management, Hybrid Team Management (WFH/WFO), Client Ecosystem IT Configuration
  • Training & Certification: Sunnyvale-Certified Lead Trainer, Enterprise-Level Upskilling (250 members), Geospatial Specification Development, Performance Mentorship
  • AI Integration: Applied Generative AI (LLM, RAG, NLP), Advanced RCA Optimization, Digital Workflow Automation
  • GIS Tools: ArcMap, AutoCAD Map, MicroStation, Global Mapper
  • Operational Platforms: TryRating, Open GIS Editor (OGE), FusionX, Radar Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EDUCATION

Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi.

Timeline

Project Manager — Premier Global Map Data Operations

MOVATE
01.2021 - 01.2023

Project Manager — Knowledge Management Center

GENESYS INTERNATIONAL
01.2020 - 01.2021

Assistant Project Manager / Project Lead / SME — Global Technology Projects

RMSI PVT LTD
01.2010 - 01.2017

Pre-Technical Lead — Navigation Data Operations (Tele Atlas/TomTom)

CYIENT
01.2000 - 01.2008

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic

GLOBAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

  • International Assignments: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; New Hampshire, USA; Sydney, Australia.
  • AI Training Exposure: Intensive upskilling in Generative AI technologies, including LLM, RAG, NLP, and Speech AI applications for advanced geospatial workflow automation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EDUCATION

Visa Status: US B1 Visa (Valid until May 2026).
ADIBABU VEMAVARAPU