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Publisher Pete

The Mission-Driven Program Manager

Role

Program Manager / Data Steward

Description

Publisher Pete manages a portfolio of Earth observation datasets that his agency is mandated to share publicly. He understands data management principles but relies on technical teams for implementation. Pete needs a streamlined pathway to transform archival data into modern, discoverable formats.

Key Needs

✓Data transformation services to convert legacy formats to cloud-optimized standards
✓STAC catalog ingestion and reliable AWS S3 hosting
✓Content curation support including data quality reports
✓Automated pipelines to update datasets when new versions release
✓Data recovery capabilities for business continuity

Pain Points

✗Complex procurement processes to acquire technical services
✗Lack of in-house expertise for cloud data infrastructure
✗Pressure to demonstrate public value of agency data investments

Data Publishing Suite

Provides end-to-end support for agencies needing to transform archival data into discoverable, cloud-hosted public resources. Handles the technical complexity of format conversion, catalog management, and ongoing maintenance.

Bundled Core Services

Data Services →

• Conversion to COG, Zarr
• STAC catalog creation
• AWS S3 storage
• Data recovery

Algorithm Development & Data Integration →

• Data harmonization & standardization
• Workflow orchestration

Content Curation →

• Dataset documentation
• Quality reports
• Automation pipelines

Cloud Infrastructure →

• Hosting infrastructure
• Automated updates