Krishna Prasad

Seasoned GIS and Geospatial Operations professional with over 24 years of experience leading large-scale mapping, field operations, and end-to-end project delivery for global clients including Google, AAM, and NHP. Proven expertise in managing multi-million-dollar programs, including the Google Street View Project, while ensuring data accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery. Experienced in leading a workforce of 100+ associates, Planning and quality operational excellence through effective project planning, execution, monitoring, KPI and SLA management, and continuous process improvement.

Skilled in overseeing field operations, vendor management, client relationships, and executive governance through WBRs, MBRs, and QBRs, while effectively handling high-priority client escalations and incidents. Certified PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with strong technical expertise in GIS automation using ArcGIS ModelBuilder and QGIS, delivering significant productivity gains and reduced production timelines. Well-versed in drone surveys, photogrammetry, LiDAR, DGPS, and large-scale geospatial mapping projects for government, enterprise, and commercial organizations, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, customer-focused geospatial solutions.

Associate Operations Manager at Tech Mahindra (2025-04 – Present)

• Leading Google Street View Project a Multi-Million DollarProject, ensuring seamless project execution, data accuracy,andtimelydelivery.
• Overseeing a quality of 100+ associates, driving performance through effective Projectplanning, execution, and monitoring aligned with KPIs and SLAs.
• ClientManagement:WBR,MBRandQBRReviews.
• Handling Escalations from Client.
• Reducing quality time in quality process.

Operations Manager at Northern Engineering Survey L.L.C (2025-11 – Present)

• Oversee all operations and data processing, including project bidding, quotation preparation, and methodology development.
• Manage client engagement from site visits to technical and commercial discussions; ensure accurate scope assessment and delivery.
• Coordinate production teams and vendors for timely delivery across diverse project types including mobile mapping, BIM modelling, topographical mapping, GPR surveys, CCTV drainage surveys, drone surveys, photogrammetry, GIS mapping, and LiDAR classification.

Project Manager at Marvel Geospatial Solutions Pvt Ltd (2022-01 – 2024-11)

• Led all project management and operations activities including strategy development, resource coordination, and quality control.
• Managed aerial data capture using drones, photogrammetry processing, DGPS land surveys, and GIS deliverable production for corridor and city planning projects.
• Handled vendor selection, SOI project allocations, and pre-qualification assessments for government tenders and joint ventures.
• Attended Survey of India meetings for technical and commercial discussions; independently managed clients in Kerala, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
• Developed and implemented project management procedures; identified risks and recommended mitigation strategies.

Quality Coordinator at IIC Technologies (2014-06 – 2022-01)

• Successfully completed 800+ mapping projects across various scales and project types.
• Streamlined QA processes by collaborating with production teams and adapting to evolving product requirements.
• Developed and audited QA programs, metrics reporting systems, and practices to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Liaised between quality control and other departments; provided project updates and cross-functional coordination.

Quality Lead at IIC Technologies (2009-11 – 2014-06)

• Planned and monitored quality checks at work package and seamless product levels.
• Prepared QC checklists, quality objectives, and regular quality reports aligned with client specifications.
• Made go/no-go decisions based on sampling and client requirements; provided training on quality issues to team members.
• Coordinated quality parameters across Stereo Planimetry, GIS, Close Range Photogrammetry, and LiDAR technologies.

Quality Analyst at IIC Technologies (2007-03 – 2009-11)

• Performed quality checks on diverse mapping project types and provided detailed feedback to production teams.Sent observations and reports to production teams at work package level to ensure data accuracy.

Photogrammetry Engineer at IIC Technologies (2004-11 – 2007-03)

• Collected DTM features (breaklines, mass points, bridges) aligned with orthophoto requirements; generated contours at 2ft accuracy.Participated as operator in multiple planimetric projects.

Spatial Data Executive at DSM Soft Pvt Ltd (2004-04 – 2004-11)

• Worked on 3D topographical mapping at 1:5000 scale for Ireland using Virtuoso software integrated with MicroStation and stereo workstations.

GIS Engineer & Team Lead at Ananth Technologies (2000-05 – 2004-04)

• Successfully completed 200+ GIS projects using ArcInfo, ArcView, and ArcGIS; worked on digitization board.As Team Lead: allocated files, supervised production team, conducted internal QC, built topology, and managed post-processing before shipment.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management – Sri Venkateswara University