Top Talent like Pavan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Pavan Bathla

AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Data Engineer
Product Manager
Houston, TX, US
Operations Management
Microsoft Azure
Python
Statistical Analysis
Business Plans
Data Cleaning
Go-to-market Strategy
PowerBI
Data Analysis
Software Development
Code Architecture
pandas
Data Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Enterprise Software Director | Co-working in AIOps & Governance | Customer-Centric Solutions
Orchestrating a portfolio of CI initiatives and new products, APIs that deliver ongoing value. Specializing in AI risk management, system software and applications. A self-starter in opportunity discovery, ROI metrics & bridging gaps between planning & execution. AI transformed my pilots in 2024, and I made a shift in 2025 to push it further across more functions and to plumb data silos. I use it in a sandbox for operations, finance, and engineering data to gain insights. Also, to navigate nuances in compliance and law. On the cutting edge of NotebookLM, Microsoft Azure, and the Claude toolchain. I read papers and learn aboutrisk, architecture, trade-offs, and evaluationof emerging models & operating costs. I am experimenting A2A and instrumenting execution, logs for traceability/audit. I have a Master's degree with ITIL, Situational Leadership KB, PMP, CSM, NPD, Negotiation CK, Sales (CSP, PSS) training, & certs. I thrive at risk reduction, adding certainty (quality/readiness), and creating value for my customers and stakeholders. I have a track record of delivering profitable products and systems, holding trade secrets and invention disclosures, contributing to advisory boards, mentoring programs, winning awards, & recognition for my work. My mission is to balance innovation with pragmatism and empathy, and to streamline workflows securely. I endeavor to produce benchmarks of quality and consistency, thus co-creating value for the stakeholders. I have experience in Automation, Energy, Water, Supply chain, Power systems, and Physical chemistry. I have managed capital projects with a TIC of $15M+ USD, consisting of 18 employees and contractors over 2 years, creating annual budgets and assisting with capital forecasts from 2 to 7 years. Formerly with Arm, NASA, and a F500.

Projects

2015 to date

Enhance accuracy with ERP MES WMS integration & RPA Deliver operational real-time insights & status. Improve order restock processing Stronger relationships with CRM insights Streamline transactions with end-to-end secure RESTful HTTPs EDI IoT Warehouse inventory automation Empower teams to focus on strategy, not spreadsheets Discover proven strategies to automate and scale critical processes, from order management to fulfillment, without losing track of inventory, falling behind on order processing, or risking downtime. I Spot bottlenecks, find automation opportunities across your ERP, TMS, AS2 MFT Optimize key trades, fulfillment, and inventory management Integrate and scale systems to handle peak sales without errors or downtime - ISO 27001, SOC 2See More

Work History

B

Enterprise Software Director - AI & Products

BW Technologies & Co.C-suite business partner focused on de-risking technology products and AI, delivering results, leading, and managing. Key contributions include generating business value, avoiding development pitfalls, and turning pilots into outcomes. Expertise in open source LLMs, Azure cloud services, and deterministic system software and architecture.
E

Business Partner - Products and Applications

ECU WorldwideDec 2024 - Jan 2026 • 1 yr 2 mosDeveloped AI automation for customer service email booking, saving approximately 7 FTEs annually. Enhanced warehouse efficiency and supported operations with audit-clearing tools, improving efficiency by 10%. Contributed to resilience planning and adaptive routing for global shippers.
A

Vice President

Advanced Engineering ServicesNov 2023 - Nov 2024 • 1 yr 1 moSubject-matter expert in EM, robotics, and test automation projects. Managed scope, change control, and program execution. Delivered high-impact solutions within a short time frame and managed cross-border initiatives.
C

Sr. Technical Leader

ChampionXOct 2021 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 11 mosIntegrated instruments and controllers to cloud applications, developed ML DSP algorithms, and managed multi-cloud environments. Worked on projects related to flow cytometry, corrosion, scaling, H2S, and biochemical sciences.
C

Sr. Leader - devices prototype

ChampionXAug 2019 - Oct 2021 • 2 yrs 3 mosLed R&D, engineering, and partnerships for device prototyping and accelerators.

Education

U

University of Houston

PMI, Project management and Leadership
U

University of Utah

Masters MS, Engineering & Business
P

Pondicherry Engineering College

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Enterprise Software Director | Co-working in AIOps & Governance | Customer-Centric Solutions
Orchestrating a portfolio of CI initiatives and new products, APIs that deliver ongoing value. Specializing in AI risk management, system software and applications. A self-starter in opportunity discovery, ROI metrics & bridging gaps between planning & execution. AI transformed my pilots in 2024, and I made a shift in 2025 to push it further across more functions and to plumb data silos. I use it in a sandbox for operations, finance, and engineering data to gain insights. Also, to navigate nuances in compliance and law. On the cutting edge of NotebookLM, Microsoft Azure, and the Claude toolchain. I read papers and learn aboutrisk, architecture, trade-offs, and evaluationof emerging models & operating costs. I am experimenting A2A and instrumenting execution, logs for traceability/audit. I have a Master's degree with ITIL, Situational Leadership KB, PMP, CSM, NPD, Negotiation CK, Sales (CSP, PSS) training, & certs. I thrive at risk reduction, adding certainty (quality/readiness), and creating value for my customers and stakeholders. I have a track record of delivering profitable products and systems, holding trade secrets and invention disclosures, contributing to advisory boards, mentoring programs, winning awards, & recognition for my work. My mission is to balance innovation with pragmatism and empathy, and to streamline workflows securely. I endeavor to produce benchmarks of quality and consistency, thus co-creating value for the stakeholders. I have experience in Automation, Energy, Water, Supply chain, Power systems, and Physical chemistry. I have managed capital projects with a TIC of $15M+ USD, consisting of 18 employees and contractors over 2 years, creating annual budgets and assisting with capital forecasts from 2 to 7 years. Formerly with Arm, NASA, and a F500.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Pavan are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Pavan Bathla

AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Data Engineer
Product Manager
Houston, TX, US
Operations Management
Microsoft Azure
Python
Statistical Analysis
Business Plans
Data Cleaning
Go-to-market Strategy
PowerBI
Data Analysis
Software Development
Code Architecture
pandas
Data Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

2015 to date

Enhance accuracy with ERP MES WMS integration & RPA Deliver operational real-time insights & status. Improve order restock processing Stronger relationships with CRM insights Streamline transactions with end-to-end secure RESTful HTTPs EDI IoT Warehouse inventory automation Empower teams to focus on strategy, not spreadsheets Discover proven strategies to automate and scale critical processes, from order management to fulfillment, without losing track of inventory, falling behind on order processing, or risking downtime. I Spot bottlenecks, find automation opportunities across your ERP, TMS, AS2 MFT Optimize key trades, fulfillment, and inventory management Integrate and scale systems to handle peak sales without errors or downtime - ISO 27001, SOC 2

Work History

B

Enterprise Software Director - AI & Products

BW Technologies & Co.C-suite business partner focused on de-risking technology products and AI, delivering results, leading, and managing. Key contributions include generating business value, avoiding development pitfalls, and turning pilots into outcomes. Expertise in open source LLMs, Azure cloud services, and deterministic system software and architecture.
E

Business Partner - Products and Applications

ECU WorldwideDec 2024 - Jan 2026 • 1 yr 2 mosDeveloped AI automation for customer service email booking, saving approximately 7 FTEs annually. Enhanced warehouse efficiency and supported operations with audit-clearing tools, improving efficiency by 10%. Contributed to resilience planning and adaptive routing for global shippers.
A

Vice President

Advanced Engineering ServicesNov 2023 - Nov 2024 • 1 yr 1 moSubject-matter expert in EM, robotics, and test automation projects. Managed scope, change control, and program execution. Delivered high-impact solutions within a short time frame and managed cross-border initiatives.
C

Sr. Technical Leader

ChampionXOct 2021 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 11 mosIntegrated instruments and controllers to cloud applications, developed ML DSP algorithms, and managed multi-cloud environments. Worked on projects related to flow cytometry, corrosion, scaling, H2S, and biochemical sciences.
C

Sr. Leader - devices prototype

ChampionXAug 2019 - Oct 2021 • 2 yrs 3 mosLed R&D, engineering, and partnerships for device prototyping and accelerators.

Education

U

University of Houston

PMI, Project management and Leadership
U

University of Utah

Masters MS, Engineering & Business
P

Pondicherry Engineering College

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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