Talha Rafiq, Ph.D.

Product Manager

Los Angeles, California, United States11 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a focus on Atmospheric Chemistry.
  • Expertise in AI/ML workflows and geospatial technologies.
  • Proven track record of launching impactful data products.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager specializing in AI-driven geospatial technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyResearchData Analysis

Other Skills

Agile MethodologiesArcGIS ProductsBusiness Case PreparationCommunicationCommunication TrainingComputer ScienceComputer VisionContent AcquisitionsData EngineeringData ScienceEngineeringEnvironmental ScienceExecutive LeadershipGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Geospatial Data

About

🔶 Product Leader 🔶 Data-Informed Decision Maker 🔶 Building the Future of Intelligent Systems I’m a Product Manager with a research science background and a passion for using AI to solve real-world problems. I hold a Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a focus in Atmospheric Chemistry. I specialize in translating complex technical capabilities across machine learning, computer vision, and geospatial technologies into scalable, user-centered products that help billions across our planet. With experience across academia, government, and industry, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, execution, and impact. I’ve launched impactful products that not only meet user needs but also drive measurable business outcomes. My work bridges scientific rigor and product intuition, enabling cross-functional teams to move fast and build with clarity. ✅ What I bring: - Expertise in data products, geospatial technologies, and AI/ML workflows - Strong product sense and roadmap ownership from concept to launch - Deep and meaningful collaboration across engineering, design, and research - A track record of delivering insights and solutions in high-stakes environments Whether it’s unlocking value from data, driving platform strategy, or guiding teams through ambiguity, I bring curiosity, technical depth, and executional excellence to every challenge. Let’s connect if you’re working on innovative products or tackling meaningful problems in AI!

Experience

Apple

Senior Product Manager

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Product ManagementProduct Strategy

Sierra cybernetics inc

Senior Product Manager

Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr · Los Angeles, California, United States

Product ManagementProduct Strategy

Seekops inc.

Technical Product Manager

Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 · 0 mo · Los Angeles, California, United States

Product ManagementProduct Strategy

University of california

Research Scientist

Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 · 4 yrs · Riverside, California, United States

ResearchData Analysis

Nasa jet propulsion laboratory

2 roles

Research Scientist

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr · Caltech - UCLA Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science & Engineering (JIFRESSE)

ResearchData Analysis

Research Lead

Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 · 0 mo · Pasadena, California, United States

ResearchData Analysis

Long beach transit

Product

Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr · Long Beach, California, United States

Product Management

Esri

Product

Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 · 0 mo · Redlands, California, United States

Product Management

Education

University of California, Riverside

Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. — Environmental Science: Atmospheric Chemistry

California State University, Long Beach

Master of Arts - M.A. — Remote Sensing and UAS Technologies

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - B.S.

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