Samapriya Roy is a trailblazer in geospatial technologies, cloud computing, and data-driven decision-making. As a Senior Product Manager at Maxar, Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Google Earth Engine, and an Affiliate Faculty at renowned universities, Samapriya’s career has been dedicated to building tools, driving innovation, and fostering communities in the geospatial space.
Bridging Geospatial Technology and Real-World Solutions
At Maxar Technologies, Samapriya leads product innovation for core infrastructure and APIs, translating complex geospatial capabilities into solutions that empower users. As a translator at large, he bridges communication between technical teams, researchers, and customers to deliver tools that solve real-world challenges.
Samapriya’s expertise spans:
- Geospatial cloud computing using platforms like Google Earth Engine
- Big data analysis and scalable models for environmental and urban challenges
- Driving user engagement and building developer communities
Google Developer Expert and Community Builder
As a Google Developer Expert for Google Earth Engine, Samapriya actively contributes to enhancing platform capabilities and advocating for open geospatial data. His efforts include:
- Developing the Earth Engine Community Catalog, a transformative tool for democratizing data access
- Supporting researchers and developers in maximizing Earth Engine’s potential for projects ranging from climate modeling to disaster response
- Conducting workshops, tutorials, and talks to share knowledge and foster collaboration
Empowering the Geospatial Research Community
Samapriya’s impact extends to academic collaboration. He serves as an Affiliate Faculty at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Arizona, mentoring researchers and leading projects at the intersection of AI, hydrology, and geospatial analytics.
His leadership as an Advisor to NSF NEON’s Science, Technology, and Education Advisory Committee (STEAC) ensures that ecological data remains open, accessible, and impactful for scientists worldwide.
Innovating Through Research and Collaboration
Samapriya’s academic and professional journey includes groundbreaking contributions to projects tackling land loss, water systems, and climate change. His research highlights include:
- Remote sensing applications for urban and watershed management
- AI/ML-driven modeling for water quality and disaster assessment
- Publications such as “Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Land Loss in the Lower Mississippi River Delta” and “Cyclical Hierarchical Modeling for Water Quality DSS Modules”
His work demonstrates the power of combining science and technology to address global environmental challenges.
Why Samapriya Roy Deserves Celebration
Samapriya Roy is more than a product manager or researcher—he’s a thought leader, mentor, and innovator. By driving advancements in geospatial technology, building open-source tools, and empowering communities, Samapriya is shaping a more data-driven, resilient world.
Thank you, Samapriya, for your unwavering dedication to innovation, collaboration, and open data 🌍. Your work inspires the geospatial community to think bigger, act smarter, and solve the world’s toughest challenges.
