Hi, I'm Vatsala Khetawat - Go-to-Market NPI Operations Program Manager for Google Products (Consumer Hardware) at Google
I'm driven by innovation, blending aerospace expertise from NASA with tech leadership at Google. I thrive on complex, interdisciplinary challenges and connecting diverse fields to push boundaries and achieve impactful results globally.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Authored publications at the United Nations on space and held key engineering roles at NASA.
Leads Go-to-Market NPI Operations for Google Consumer Hardware products.
Can bridge aerospace innovation with tech product strategy and execution.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Aerospace Engineer
Began career with rigorous engineering roles at leading space organizations globally, including NASA, ISRO, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce.
✦ Aerospace Engineering
✦ NASA
✦ ISRO
✦ Rolls-Royce
Global Academic Pursuits
Acquired advanced degrees and specialized knowledge from international institutions like the University of Sheffield, International Space University, and University of South Australia.
✦ Space Technology
✦ International Space University
✦ University of Sheffield
Tech Industry Pivot & Business Acumen
Transitioned into the tech sector with roles at Google, Walmart Labs, and PayPal, while also leading a family retail business and pursuing business education at UC Santa Barbara and Stanford GSB.
✦ Program Management
✦ Tech Operations
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Stanford GSB
Current Role at Google
Driving Go-to-Market Strategy and NPI Operations for Google's Consumer Hardware products.
✦ Consumer Hardware
✦ Go-to-Market
✦ Program Management
💪🏻 Superpowers
Global Aerospace Pioneer
Bridging Earth and Space with unparalleled expertise.
✦ Authored publications at the United Nations on space.
✦ Co-authored a book on Small Satellites.
✦ Held key engineering roles at NASA, ISRO, Airbus, Rolls-Royce.
Tech Transition Navigator
Driving innovation from hardware to Go-to-Market strategy.
✦ Currently a Program Manager at Google.
✦ Transitioned from deep R&D to tech product operations.
✦ Experience at Walmart Labs and PayPal.
Entrepreneurial Leader
Steering growth and operations with diverse business acumen.
✦ Managed a retail business as Interim CEO, leading 38 employees.
✦ Experience in sales, retail, and aluminium trading.
✦ Business degree in Technology Management from UC Santa Barbara.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships to scale innovative hardware products.
✦ Connecting with leaders in AI and advanced manufacturing.
✦ Seeking opportunities to drive impactful tech initiatives globally.
I can help with
✦ Offer insights on navigating complex technology product launches.
✦ Share strategies for international R&D and operations.
✦ Provide guidance on transitioning between technical and business leadership roles.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential collaborators for next-generation space technology.
✦ Connecting with venture capitalists focused on deep tech.
✦ Gaining perspectives on emerging market trends in consumer electronics.