Dietmar Rabel

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Head of Data Services Engineering & Product at Mapbox

Redmond, Washington, United States

Overview

Dietmar Rabel leads the Roads, 3D Lanes, and HD mapping division at Mapbox, building on an extensive career in geospatial technology. His experience includes senior product management roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and HERE Technologies, where he pioneered products for autonomous driving. He holds a Diplom-Ingenieur from the University of Stuttgart and multiple Microsoft certifications.

Outside of his deep expertise in mapping and autonomous systems, Dietmar has expressed interest in organizations like NASA and USRowing, suggesting a passion for both technological exploration and athletics. He is actively involved in shaping the future of navigation and vehicle autonomy through his work.

Unique fact: He invented and launched the first Autonomous Driving Cloud product, the HD Live Map, at HERE Technologies, fundamentally shaping the industry.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Curious

Example Seeker

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

HD Mapping
Leads the development of HD and 3D lane-level maps at Mapbox and previously launched the pioneering HD Live Map for autonomous vehicles at HERE Technologies.
Autonomous Driving
A recurring theme in his career, from directing product management for automated driving at HERE to building maps for ADAS/Autopilot systems at Mapbox.
Geospatial Platforms
Has managed and evolved enterprise-level mapping platforms, including Azure Maps and Bing Maps, impacting thousands of enterprise customers.

Media Appearances

Dietmar has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Head of Data Services Engineering & Product at Mapbox
9-2021 - 10-2023
Senior Manager, Product Management, Maps at Amazon
4-2019 - 9-2021
Principal PM Manager at Microsoft
3-2019
Director Product Management Autonomous Driving at HERE Technologies
Senior Manager Technical Consulting at Nokia

Education

1994 - 1999
Diplom-Ingenieur from University of Stuttgart

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Exp : 6 Location : Redmond, Washington, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Data Services Engineering & Product at Mapbox
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