Scott Herman

Chief Product Officer at Maxar Technologies

Scott Herman is currently a Strategic Advisor at Maxar Technologies, a role he has held since September 2023. In this capacity, he supports startups and venture funds within the New Space, Earth Observation, Geospatial Analytics, and National Security sectors. He has extensive experience in the geospatial industry, having previously served as the Chief Product Officer at Maxar, where he focused on satellite imagery and remote sensing technologies.1 2 4

Herman has a strong background in technology and management, having worked in various leadership roles throughout his career. Before joining Maxar, he was the Chief Technology Officer at BlackSky and the CEO of Cognitive Space, a company that applied AI to satellite operations.1 2 3 He has also been involved in mentoring and advising new ventures through programs like Techstars, where he helps evaluate and guide startups in the space industry.2 3

Herman's expertise spans remote sensing, Earth intelligence, and geographic information systems, making him a significant figure in advancing technologies related to satellite operations and geospatial analytics.1 2

Highlights

May 31 · youtube.com

GEOINT 2024 - Maxar | Scott Herman - YouTube

Experience

Chief Product Officer at Maxar Technologies (September 2023 - Present)

Venture Advisor at Cultivation Capital (June 2023 - Present), Strategic Advisor/Board Advisor/VC Advisor/Startup Mentor (September 2020 - Present)

Education

Masters in IT Program Management at The George Washington University (1996 - 1997), Dual-major in Computer Science and Political Science at University of Maryland College Park (1982 - 1986)