Kshitij Purwar

Kshitij Purwar is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Blue Sky Analytics, a climate-tech startup that leverages satellite data and artificial intelligence to develop environmental monitoring and climate-risk assessment products. He co-founded the company in 2018 alongside his sister, Abhilasha Purwar, with the mission of combating climate change through data-driven insights.

Background and Experience

• Education: Kshitij is a college dropout, having left his electronics and communication degree program after the third semester. He is largely self-taught in software development.
• Professional Journey: Before founding Blue Sky Analytics, he worked as a core engineer at Hiver, an early-stage tech startup, where he contributed significantly to product development. His journey in software began with freelance work and various projects involving web development using technologies like WordPress, PHP, and React.1245

Contributions at Blue Sky Analytics

At Blue Sky Analytics, Kshitij leads a team of developers and data scientists focused on analyzing vast amounts of satellite data to create sophisticated environmental datasets. One of their notable projects is SpaceTime, a data visualization platform designed to enhance collaboration and support climate action initiatives. The company aims to build a comprehensive environmental data stack that can track climate change in real-time and provide valuable insights for various stakeholders.1235

Philosophy and Vision

Kshitij emphasizes the importance of open-source technology (FOSS) in their work, highlighting how it has allowed them to operate with minimal costs for data acquisition by utilizing freely available satellite data from organizations like NASA and ESA. His vision includes making significant contributions to the open-source community while providing accessible environmental data for climate action.125

Current Role

As CTO, Kshitij continues to innovate within the realm of climate technology, driving efforts to automate processes across various functions within Blue Sky Analytics and fostering a culture of collaboration among his team members.34