NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025 — NEX2US
🏆 Winner — Commercializing LEO Track
Role: Team Lead & Product Strategy
Industry: Climate Tech / Data & Analytics
Timeline: 2025
Strategy
The strategy focused on building a real-time, scalable climate intelligence platform that prioritized usability, commercial viability, and clear value propositions.
Execution
Led a six-member cross-functional team across strategy, data, and design
Designed product architecture and UI/UX wireframes
Integrated NASA and USGS satellite datasets with urban climate variables
Developed a predictive analytics framework for decision support
Delivered a business pitch and live demo within 48 hours
Results & Impact
Won the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025 - NYC (Commercializing LEO Track)
Recognized for innovation, feasibility, and commercial scalability
Demonstrated leadership, product thinking, and rapid execution under pressure
Key Learnings
This experience reinforced my interest in product strategy, data storytelling, and user-centered design within complex technical environments.
Overview
NEX2US was an AI-driven climate intelligence platform designed during the NASA Space Apps Challenge. I led a cross-functional team to transform complex NASA and USGS satellite data into actionable insights for real-world decision-making.
Challenge
NASA and USGS offer vast amounts of satellite data, but the information is often too technical for non-specialist users, limiting its adoption by policymakers, researchers, and urban stakeholders.
Insight
There was a clear opportunity to bridge the gap between raw satellite data and practical application by simplifying insights through visualization, predictive analytics, and user-centered design.
