Talha Rafiq, Ph.D. — Product Manager
🔶 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!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Manager specializing in AI-driven geospatial technologies.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Experience: 11 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Product Management
- Product Strategy
- Research
- Data Analysis
Career 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.
Work Experience
Apple
Senior Product Manager (4 yrs 2 mos)
Sierra Cybernetics Inc
Senior Product Manager (1 yr)
SeekOps Inc.
Technical Product Manager (0 mo)
University of California
Research Scientist (4 yrs)
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Research Scientist (1 yr)
Research Lead (0 mo)
Long Beach Transit
Product (1 yr)
Esri
Product (0 mo)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. at University of California, Riverside
Master of Arts - M.A. at California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - B.S. at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign