Paula Yoshida

Program Manager | Geospatial & Data Operations

Mountain View, California, United States

About

I am a Program Manager with 8 years of experience in analytics and geo operations. I excel at directing large-scale geospatial data programs, improving mapping pipelines, and fostering team alignment. I have successfully expanded 3D map coverage across North America and EMEA. I streamlined global aerial imagery pipelines and led disaster relief imagery operations. I also developed metrics dashboards that enhanced communication and drove efficiency. I am adept at supporting energy generation portfolios, managing regulatory compliance, and analyzing contracts for projects exceeding 1 GW. I build strong client partnerships and provide technical insights that shape contracting strategies. I am a collaborative problem-solver who uses geospatial data to inform critical decisions and achieve strategic goals. Let me show you how I can unlock actionable insights from your data.

Experience

  • Contracted to Google, Operations Lead at Cognizant
    Dec 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    - Directed large-scale geospatial data programs to expand 3D map coverage and imagery accuracy across North America and EMEA. - Streamlined end-to-end mapping pipelines, integrating imagery validation checkpoints to ensure consistency and coverage precision. - Strengthened team and stakeholder alignment by building a knowledge hub, guiding teams through shifting priorities, and collaborating with engineering and leadership to define and track strategic goals. - Managed global aerial imagery pipelines. - Led disaster relief imagery operations - Developed and implemented metrics dashboards, enhancing stakeholder communication and driving operational efficiency.

  • Contracted to Google, Geo Imagery Operations Specialist at Q Analysts
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Contracted to Google, Aerial Operations at Adecco
    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Energy Analyst at Comerc Energia
    May 2016 - Aug 2016 · 4 mos

    - Supported the energy generation portfolio of one major client, a private utilities company, managing regulatory compliance, market reporting, and contract analysis for projects exceeding 1 GW in capacity. - Maintained partnership and communication with the strategic client, providing technical and regulatory insights that informed contracting strategies and strengthened long-term partnerships.

  • Project Management Analyst at Encalso Construções Ltda
    Jun 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

    - Conducted geographic analysis and managed ~10 supplier relationships for one renewable energy project - Negotiated 50 contracts with landowners, which led to successful project development.